ENG4106 - Contrastive analysis: Syntax, lexis, discourse

Course content

The course gives an introduction to contrastive analysis and assesses its role in theoretical and applied linguistics. Examples are given from contrastive analyses of Norwegian and English (also in relationship to other languages).

Learning outcome

After completing this course you will have:

• gained insight into contrastive analysis on various levels;
• learned different approaches to contrastive analysis, especially corpus-based research.

Admission

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 minimum number of attendants for the course is 3, the maximum 10.

The examination in this course is not available for external candidates. Only students admitted to the course may sit for the examination.

Prerequisites

Formal prerequisite knowledge

Admission to the master programs in language or LP.

The course requires a minimum of 40 points in language-topics.

This course requires (basic) knowledge of Norwegian.

Teaching

Seminar, two hours per week for 10 weeks, 20 hours in all.

80% attendance is required. Additional abcenses must be justified (please contact the exam coordinator).

In addition, each student must present a linguistic paper (on or related to the required reading, which will be the basis for evaluation). It has to be approved by the teacher for the student to be able to take the exam.

Access to teaching

Examination

The exam is a term paper of 10 standard pages. It is expected that you work on your term paper throughout the semester.

You must submit your paper in Fronter. Read more about submission procedures

Examination support material

Language of examination

English

Grading scale

Grades are awarded on a scale from A to F, where A is the best grade and F is a fail. Read more about the grading system.

The result will be available at the StudentWeb within three weeks after the exam.

Explanations and appeals

You may request an explanation of your grades, and you may also appeal against your grades or make a complaint about formal examination errors. Read more about explanations and appeals.

Resit an examination

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.

Withdrawal from an examination

A student may sit this exam up to 3 times. If a student wishes to withdraw from the exam, s/he must do so in StudentWeb at least two weeks prior to the first day of the exam. Failure to do so will be counted as one of the three opportunities to sit the exam.

Special examination arrangements

If you have a disability or a health problem that entails significant inconvenience in an examination situation, you may be considered for special examination arrangements. Mothers who are breastfeeding may apply for extra time to complete the exam.

Evaluation

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