Course syllabus

Welcome to the English Introductory course!

Content on this page:

  1. Intro week
  2. Schedule
  3. Syllabus, reading list
  4. Course registration
  5. Course set up and forms of examination
  6. Student counselling and study support
  7. Entry requirements for the next level
  8. Contact us

 

1. Intro week

During the first week of the course, you will have lectures both with other student groups at the department (students who study other languages than English) and lectures introducing you to the field of English Studies. You will see all the lectures listed in the schedule (see point 1 above).

Monday 2/9 - 10.15-12.00: Introduction to the English Introductory course, Room C350 (Humanisten, Renströmsgatan 6)

Monday 15/1 - Friday 19/1 – Full Programme for the INTRO WEEK with information about each session and access to the links to the Zoom classrooms for the sessions on Wednesday.

Thursday 5/9 - 13.15-15.00: Mingle - get to know your classmates and enjoy snacks and games, Room J310 (Humanisten)

 

2. Schedule

Schedule

Seminar groups: See comment in schedule and FAQ for clarification.

For "Self study sessions", you will meet in smaller so-called "peer groups" (information will be provided in class).

To see what you need to prepare for each class go to the relevant module's or sub-module's main page (i.e. Literature, Academic Writing and Speaking, Linguistics I, Linguistics II, Culture) and then look at the study plan on that page. You can access the study plan for each module by clicking the relevant box below.

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3. Syllabus, Reading List

Find syllabus and reading list by clicking this link and entering the course code. (NOTE: To access the correct reading list, make sure you choose the one that says "Valid from Autumn semester 2024") 

There you´ll find the course requirements, individual modules, course goals and forms of examination together with the books you need to get a hold of before the course starts.

There is a  Facebook group called "Kurslitteratur Humanisten Göteborg" where students can exchange/buy/sell course literature.
Note that what is called "Referenslitteratur" in the reading list is recommended reading if you want to read up some more on the topic.

 

4. Course registration

Before the course starts, students who are accepted for the course will receive an email from the student office with information about how to complete their registration. 

Information about registration and other tips for new students can be accessed on the Student Portal. This page is also accessible in English.

When you have registered, you will need to activate your student account. 

Once you are registered for the course  and your account is activated, you will be able to log in on Canvas (top left) and get access to all of the course information. Most of this information can be found by clicking on “Modules” in the left menu.


5. Forms of examination

Examination

What you learn in the course will be tested in different ways:

  • "Home exams" where you will be given a specific topic to write about and a few days to write it in. You will need to upload your home exam under the correct “Assignment” by the deadline you have been given.
  • Digital DISA exams - these exams, so-called “sit-down exams”, are done in an exam hall. For these exams, you will need to sign up in advance in Ladok. On the day, you will need to have your computer with you. For more information and links to pages explaining what a DISA exam is and what to do before going to the exam hall, go to the Exams page on Canvas. 

Check the "Exams" page under Modules/General Information about the course to see all the exams and the form they will take, as well as the exam dates.

Guidelines for the Use of Artificial Intelligence in Examination at the Department of Languages and Literatures (scroll down to the end of the page and click on the department)

 

6. Student counselling and study support

Study counselling – Guidance and support

Study support for students with disabilities: If you are entitled to pedagogical support because of a disabilty, you should get in touch with the coordinators for study support as soon as you have been accepted for the course.

 

7. Entry Requirements for Next Level:

The requirement for admission to the  EN1210 "English Intermediate Course" is at least 22.5 credits from the Introductory course in English.

8. Contact us:

  1. Questions that concern individual courses or classes:
  • Contact the individual teacher for the class you have questions about – usually your seminar teacher.
  • If your question concerns a specific module more generally, contact the module coordinator.
  • If your question concerns more general issues about the whole 30 credit course, its design, content and set-up, contact the course coordinator.

    You will find the names and contact details of all the teachers and coordinators at the bottom of the “Course Guide” page in the Module “General Information about the Course”)

  1. Questions that concern registration, study certificates, credit transcripts, log-in details, etc.
    Contact the student office: / 031-786 18 18

  2. Questions about exam registration, or the need for specific support while taking exams:
    Contact the exams office. For more information go to: https://studentportal.gu.se/english/my-studies/sprak/exams-office

  3. If you need specific support in relation to your studies, or your need to discuss how best to manage your studies, or if you have thoughts and questions about what to study next, or need to know about how to get some of your previous studies’ credits transferred:
    Contact your student counsellor.

Contact info for the Department of languages and Literatures in the Student Portal

 

NOTE: If you are registered for the course but decide to drop out, you should contact the student office as soon as possible to do a so-called “early cancellation”. The easiest way to do this is to send an email to studentexpeditionen@sprak.gu.se in which you provide your name, personal number and the code for the course you are registered to.  
Why should you do an “early cancellation”?
1) Students who are registered for the course without taking any credits affect our statistics in a negative way. This affects the Department’s budget and in turn our ability to offer quality teaching and education.
2) It is also beneficial to you since, if you inform the student office that you will not take part in the course as planned this term, you will have the right to apply for the course again next time it is offered.
3) One of the students who is on the waiting list will also be able to take advantage of the newly available spot.