Course GEN35D

Introduction to Academic English

6 Credits
First Cycle

Starts week 36, 2025

On completion of the course, students will be able to:

  • analyse the distinguishing features of different types of academic texts in English studies, particularly in linguistics and literary studies
  • explain key differences and similarities regarding the discursive and rhetorical strategies typical of different specialisations in English studies
  • produce a selection of common oral and written academic texts, while keeping with the conventions of academic English
  • review the work of other students as well as their own work according to the conventions of academic English.
Starts and ends:
week 36, 2025 - week 3, 2026
Study Rate:
25%
Location:
Falun
Time of Day:
Day
Teaching form:
Normal
Language:
English
Entry Qualifications :
  • General entry requirements (with the exemption of the requirement in Swedish for those with foreign grades) and English 6. Or: English level 2
Selection :
Final school grades (66 %) and Högskoleprovet - Swedish Scholastic Aptitude Test (34 %)
Application Code:
HDA-H3MWG
Main field of study:
Tuition Fee
First Tuition Fee Installment:
9,600 SEK
Total Tuition Fee:
9,600 SEK
EU/EEA Citizens or exchange students are not required to pay fees.
Information on application and tuition fees: www.universityadmissions.se.
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Open for late application
Literature List

Literature lists are published at the latest one month ahead of the course start date.

To Literature List
How may we help you?

Ask us about studying at Dalarna University.
support@du.se
+46 23-77 80 00

Course Coordinator
Miguel Garcia Yeste

Starts week 4, 2026

On completion of the course, students will be able to:

· analyse the distinguishing features of different types of academic texts in English studies, particularly in linguistics and literary studies
· explain key differences and similarities regarding the discursive and rhetorical strategies typical of different specialisations in English studies
· produce a selection of common oral and written academic texts, while keeping with the conventions of academic English
· review the work of other students as well as their own work according to the conventions of academic English.

The course includes mandatory online meetings, which take place in a virtual classroom at specific times. No physical meetings on campus are included.

 

Starts and ends:
week 4, 2026 - week 23, 2026
Study Rate:
25%
Location:
Flexible (Falun)
Time of Day:
Day
Teaching form:
Distance
Language:
English
Entry Qualifications :
  • General entry requirements (with the exemption of the requirement in Swedish for those with foreign grades) and English 6. Or: English level 2
Selection :
Final school grades (66 %) and Högskoleprovet - Swedish Scholastic Aptitude Test (34 %)
Application Code:
HDA-V3PBH
Main field of study:
Online Education

Mandatory online meetings will be held according to the schedule.

Compulsory meetings:
0 physical
Computer Skills:

Surf on the Internet, read and send emails, use a word-processing programme (e.g. Word). Connect a camera and headphones to the computer and install a programme using instructions.

Computer Capacity:

Access to a computer (Not a mini pc, tablet or similar) that is not older than three years (or equivalent) and broadband connection, at least 1 Mbit/s (not mobile broadband, because mobile broadband can vary considerably in speed).

Means of Education:

Higher rate of web-based communication where our learning platform (Learn/Canvas) is a natural element of the course. Web-based meetings with sound and image where simple presentations can be held. Lectures can be broadcast live or can alternatively be made available afterwards online.

Tuition Fee
First Tuition Fee Installment:
9,600 SEK
Total Tuition Fee:
9,600 SEK
EU/EEA Citizens or exchange students are not required to pay fees.
Information on application and tuition fees: www.universityadmissions.se.
Application period
-
Literature List

Literature lists are published at the latest one month ahead of the course start date.

To Literature List
How may we help you?

Ask us about studying at Dalarna University.
support@du.se
+46 23-77 80 00

Course Coordinator
Miguel Garcia Yeste