ENG4102 - Phraseology in English
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Course content
This course explores the phraseology of English. Phraseology can be defined as "the study of the structure, meaning and use of word combinations" (Cowie 1994). It embraces the view of language that lexis and grammar are inseparable. The field has boomed in recent years, chiefly due to advances in corpus linguistics methods for identifying phraseological patterns.
Learning outcomes
Students will gain insight into:
- theoretical aspects of phraseological research
- the phraseology of English through case studies and practical work on corpora
- the phraseological search engine PIE ("Phrases in English")
At the end of the course, students will be able to carry out their own phraseological investigation.
Admission
The minimum number of attendants for the course is 3, the maximum 10
Students at UiO must apply for courses in StudentWeb.
International applicants, if you are not already enrolled as a student at UiO, please see our information about admission requirements and procedures for international applicants.
The examination in this course is not available for external candidates. Only students admitted to the course may sit for the examination.
Prerequisites
Formal prerequisites
Admission to the master programs in language or LP.
The course requires a minimum of 40 points in language topics.
The course presupposes some knowledge and skills in corpus linguistics (as acquired in e.g. ENG2152, ENG2153, ENG2162, ENG4106, ENG4107, ENG4108).
Teaching
Seminar, two hours per week for ten weeks. Half-way through the semester there is a period of one (autumn term) or two (spring term) reading weeks without teaching, to be used for individual study and work on assignments. 80% attendance is required.
Teaching takes place throughout the semester.
Criteria for access to teaching resources
A student who has completed compulsory instruction and coursework and has had these approved, is not entitled to repeat that instruction and coursework. A student who has been admitted to a course, but who has not completed compulsory instruction and coursework or had these approved, is entitled to repeat that instruction and coursework, contingent on available capacity.
Exam information
The submission of exam papers takes place on Fronter. Read about the submission procedures here
Students are required to familiarize themselves with submission procedures and attend courses at the Student-IT service if necessary.
Each student must work on a project to be presented in written form as a term paper (approx. 10 standard pages). Depending on student numbers, there may be a requirement of an oral presentation of the project during the course. In addition, each student must present a linguistic paper (on or related to the required reading). The oral presentation(s), once approved, remain(s) valid for the current and the two consecutive semesters when the course is given. The final mark is based on the term paper. In the assessment both content and language will be considered, as well as the appropriate presentation of quotations, references and linguistic examples.
Exam resources
No special exam resources are allowed.
Language of examination
English
The language of examination is Norwegian. You can apply to the administrators of the course to be given the exam text in English. It is possible to submit your response in Norwegian, Swedish, Danish or English.
Assessment and grading
Course grades are awarded on a descending scale using alphabetic grades from A to E for passes and F for fail. Read more about the grading system .
Explanations and appeals
Students can request an explanation of their grades, and can also appeal against their grades or make a complaint about formal examination errors. Read more about explanations and appeals
Possibility of make-up exams and re-takes
You can usually resit an exam, but the conditions depend on whether you had a valid reason for absence from the regular exam. Read more about resitting an exam .
Exam options for students with special needs
Students may apply for access to alternative exam resources or exam forms on the basis of chronic illness and/or special needs that create a marked disadvantage to other students in the exam situation. Mothers who are breastfeeding may apply for extra time to complete the exam.
Contact us
Department of Literature, Area Studies and European Languages
Visiting address:
Niels Treschows hus, Level 7
Visiting hours:
Monday - Friday 12.30-15.00
Postal address:
P.O. Box 1003 - Blindern
0315 Oslo
Fax: 22856887
E-mail: henvendelser@ilos.uio.no
Web: http://www.hf.uio.no/ilos