Course EN3072

English: Discourse Analysis

7.5 Credits
Second Cycle
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Starts week 46, 2025

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

  • critically analyze the use and functions of discourse (spoken and written texts) in English, using appropriate terminology
  • discuss different ways in which contextual factors may affect the discourse and generalize about how typical forms of speech and writing differ based on context
  • account for the typical features of spoken interaction and interpret utterances by referring to principles of conversation
  • identify what the characteristic features are of specific types of text, applying knowledge about genre and taking into consideration the social context in which the text is used
  • carry out a delimited research project on a sample of authentic discourse in English and present it orally and in writing, showing a high level of communicative competence.
Starts and ends:
week 46, 2025 - week 3, 2026
Study Rate:
50%
Location:
Varied
Time of Day:
Day
Teaching form:
Distance
Language:
English
Entry Qualifications :
  • 90 credits in English, of which 30 credits in English at First cycle level 2, including the course English: Bachelor Degree Thesis in Linguistics, 15 credits, or equivalent knowledge
Selection :
Higher education credits (30-285 credits)
Application Code:
HDA-H3MX7
Main field of study:
Online Education

Mandatory online meetings will be held according to the schedule.

Compulsory meetings:
0 physical

Requirements for Computer Skills and Computer Capacity

Tuition Fee
First Tuition Fee Installment:
12,000 SEK
Total Tuition Fee:
12,000 SEK
EU/EEA Citizens or exchange students are not required to pay fees.
Information on application and tuition fees: www.universityadmissions.se.
Closed for late application
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Literature lists are published at the latest one month ahead of the course start date.

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Annelie Ädel
Annelie Ädel

Starts week 46, 2026

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

  • critically analyze the use and functions of discourse (spoken and written texts) in English, using appropriate terminology
  • discuss different ways in which contextual factors may affect the discourse and generalize about how typical forms of speech and writing differ based on context
  • account for the typical features of spoken interaction and interpret utterances by referring to principles of conversation
  • identify what the characteristic features are of specific types of text, applying knowledge about genre and taking into consideration the social context in which the text is used
  • carry out a delimited research project on a sample of authentic discourse in English and present it orally and in writing, showing a high level of communicative competence.
Starts and ends:
week 46, 2026 - week 2, 2027
Study Rate:
50%
Location:
Varied
Time of Day:
Day
Teaching form:
Distance
Language:
English
Entry Qualifications :
  • 90 credits in English, of which 30 credits in English at First cycle level 2, including the course English: Bachelor Degree Thesis in Linguistics, 15 credits, or equivalent knowledge
Selection :
Higher education credits (30-285 credits)
Application Code:
HDA-H3QV8
Main field of study:
Online Education

Mandatory online meetings will be held according to the schedule.

Compulsory meetings:
0 physical

Requirements for Computer Skills and Computer Capacity

Tuition Fee
First Tuition Fee Installment:
12,000 SEK
Total Tuition Fee:
12,000 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
Annelie Ädel
Annelie Ädel