English III - linguistics


Building on skills acquired in English I and English II, the course gives students the opportunity for more in depth study of different aspects of English linguistics. The course comprises two optional modules.

Registration information, spring 2026

Registration is mandatory and will be open in Ladok for admitted students between 7 and 11 January. You need to register on time to confirm and keep your place.

How to register

English 3 (15 credits) comprises two 7.5 credit modules in English linguistics.

Modules

Optional modules in English linguistics (7.5 credits each)

A selection of modules will be given each term and students are asked to submit their preferences. Students take one optional module in period AB and one optional module in period CD. The number of optional modules that will be given is subject to change, depending on the number of registered students.

Module descriptions with reading lists for the optional modules can be found under "Course literature" below.

Teaching Format

The teaching comprises seminars. Active participation is expected from students in all teaching formats in order to pass the examination. Students will often work with different tasks and assignments during the seminars in preparation for the examination. Apart from scheduled teaching, time will be spent reading course literature and completing mandatory assignments.


Assessment

Optional modules in English linguistics: Oral and written assignments. The final written assignment is due at the end of each module. Information about other assignments will be available on Athena.

The schedule will be available no later than one month before the start of the course. We do not recommend print-outs as changes can occur. At the start of the course, your department will advise where you can find your schedule during the course.


Note that the course literature can be changed up to two months before the start of the course.
Course reports are displayed for the three most recent course instances.


For the spring term 2026, information to admitted students will be sent out in late December, asking for preferences of optional modules through an online form. The deadline for submitting preferences is 6 January. We will confirm optional module placements in conjunction with the start of term, as it will depend on the number of registered students and on eligibility. In January you will also get access to the sites on Athena for the modules you have been placed in.

Below are the optional modules planned for the spring term 2026.

Optional modules in English linguistics - period AB:
Global Discourses and the Media

Optional modules in English linguistics - period CD:
History of the English Language
Phonetics







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