Course GEN3E6

Introduction to English Linguistics

15 Credits
First Cycle
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Starts week 36, 2025

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

  • reflect on the use and functions of English with reference to basic linguistic concepts
  • describe English as a formal system
  • explain basic aspects of variation in English, by referring to social variables (such as age and socioeconomic status) and situational variables (such as formality and time pressure)
  • identify and explain basic methods of analysis from core areas of linguistics
  • analyse different types of English-language data and reflect on differences and similarities between fundamental categories such as speech and writing
  • describe key developments in the English language, including historical stages and present-day trends, as well as its place in the global linguistic landscape
  • independently carry out small-scale data analysis in an area of English linguistics
  • demonstrate that they are proficient users of English by the appropriate use of vocabulary and grammar in the different ways of communicating within the course.
Starts and ends:
week 36, 2025 - week 3, 2026
Study Rate:
50%
Location:
Flexible (Falun)
Time of Day:
Day
Teaching form:
Distance
Language:
English
Entry Qualifications :
  • Introduction to Academic English, 6 credits and The Structure of Modern English 7.5 credits
Selection :
Higher education credits (1-165 credits)
Application Code:
HDA-H3NGW
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:
24,000 SEK
Total Tuition Fee:
24,000 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
Literature List

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

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

Course room in Canvas

In the learning platform Canvas you can find more information about the course.

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Course Coordinator
Konstantin Andreev
Konstantin Andreev

Starts week 4, 2026

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

  • reflect on the use and functions of English with reference to basic linguistic concepts
  • describe English as a formal system
  • explain basic aspects of variation in English, by referring to social variables (such as age and socioeconomic status) and situational variables (such as formality and time pressure)
  • identify and explain basic methods of analysis from core areas of linguistics
  • analyse different types of English-language data and reflect on differences and similarities between fundamental categories such as speech and writing
  • describe key developments in the English language, including historical stages and present-day trends, as well as its place in the global linguistic landscape
  • independently carry out small-scale data analysis in an area of English linguistics
  • demonstrate that they are proficient users of English by the appropriate use of vocabulary and grammar in the different ways of communicating within the course.
Starts and ends:
week 4, 2026 - week 23, 2026
Study Rate:
50%
Location:
Falun
Time of Day:
Day
Teaching form:
Normal
Language:
English
Entry Qualifications :
  • Introduction to Academic English, 6 credits and The Structure of Modern English 7.5 credits
Selection :
Higher education credits (1-165 credits)
Application Code:
HDA-V3PBX
Main field of study:
Tuition Fee
First Tuition Fee Installment:
24,000 SEK
Total Tuition Fee:
24,000 SEK
EU/EEA Citizens or exchange students are not required to pay fees.
Information on application and tuition fees: www.universityadmissions.se.
Apply
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
Konstantin Andreev
Konstantin Andreev

Starts week 36, 2026

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

  • reflect on the use and functions of English with reference to basic linguistic concepts
  • describe English as a formal system
  • explain basic aspects of variation in English, by referring to social variables (such as age and socioeconomic status) and situational variables (such as formality and time pressure)
  • identify and explain basic methods of analysis from core areas of linguistics
  • analyse different types of English-language data and reflect on differences and similarities between fundamental categories such as speech and writing
  • describe key developments in the English language, including historical stages and present-day trends, as well as its place in the global linguistic landscape
  • independently carry out small-scale data analysis in an area of English linguistics
  • demonstrate that they are proficient users of English by the appropriate use of vocabulary and grammar in the different ways of communicating within the course.
Starts and ends:
week 36, 2026 - week 2, 2027
Study Rate:
50%
Location:
Falun
Time of Day:
Day
Teaching form:
Normal
Language:
English
Entry Qualifications :
  • Introduction to Academic English, 6 credits and The Structure of Modern English 7.5 credits
Selection :
Higher education credits (1-165 credits)
Application Code:
HDA-H3QUG
Main field of study:
Tuition Fee
First Tuition Fee Installment:
24,000 SEK
Total Tuition Fee:
24,000 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
Konstantin Andreev
Konstantin Andreev