English II
After English 1, we hope you will continue on English 2.
Building on skills acquired in English I, English 2 allows you to further develop what you studied in both English linguistics and English literature. After completing English 2, you have the opportunity to specialize further in your preferred discipline within our Bachelor’s or English 3 courses.
Information for admitted students spring 2025
Congratulations! You have been admitted at Stockholm University and we hope that you will enjoy your studies with us.
In order to ensure that your studies begin as smoothly as possible we have compiled a short checklist for the beginning of the semester.
Follow the instructions on whether you have to reply to your offer or not.
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Checklist for admitted students
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Activate your university account
The first step in being able to register and gain access to all the university's IT services.
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Register at your department
Registration can be done in different ways. Read the instructions from your department below.
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Read all the information on this page
Here you will find what you need to know before your course or programme starts.
IMPORTANT
Your seat may be withdrawn if you do not register according to the instructions provided by your department.
Information from the department - courses
Welcome to our department!
We look forward to welcoming you to our department. Course information, as well as other information ahead of the start of term (such as registration dates), is available on each course site.
Welcome activities
Stockholm University organises a series of welcome activities that stretch over a few weeks at the beginning of each semester. The programme is voluntary (attendance is optional) and includes Arrival Service at the airport and an Orientation Day, see more details about these events below.
Your department may also organise activities for welcoming international students. More information will be provided by your specific department.
Find your way on campus
Stockholm University's main campus is in the Frescati area, north of the city centre. While most of our departments and offices are located here, there are also campus areas in other parts of the city.
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For new international students
Building on skills acquired in English I, English 2 allows you to further develop what you studied in both English linguistics and English literature. After completing English 2, you have the opportunity to specialize further in your preferred discipline within our Bachelor’s or English 3 courses.
Information on registration spring 2025
Registration
If you are admitted and have accepted an offer of a place, please note that you also need to register. Registration is mandatory and will be open in Ladok for admitted students between 7 and 13 January. You need to register on time to confirm and keep your place.
Registration is done online. You can register online through Ladok if you are accepted to the course without conditions. Please note the below information on logging in to Ladok. If you are new to SU, also remember to activate your university account.
If you are conditionally admitted, the conditions have to be fulfilled before the start of term in order to start the course. Our Student Affairs Office will follow up conditions in January when registration opens. Contact them then, if you have questions.
Athena
After registration you will get access to Stockholm university's web-based learning platform Athena where course material from teachers will be made available. You use the same login details on Athena as for your university account.
Teaching at our department
See the information under "schedule".
Our teaching on campus takes place on the main campus of Stockholm University - Frescati Campus - usually in rooms located in "Södra Husen". The university has gathered information on how to find your way on campus.
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Course structure
English 2 (30 credits) comprises four modules (7.5 credits each).
We do not recommend printing module descriptions as some changes can take place before the course starts. Course material will be made available on Athena, which registered students will get access to at the start of the course.
Modules
Linguistics 2A (7.5 credits)
This module elaborates on the concepts of English linguistics that were introduced in English I, and aims to provide students with increased insights into English linguistics, especially phonetics/phonology, morphology, syntax, grammar, semantics, pragmatics, discourse analysis and sociolinguistics. Students will learn to understand and apply linguistic models, concepts and methods of analysis in the above-mentioned areas.Module description:
LN2A, HT24 (pdf) (243 Kb)
(VT25 coming soon)Literary Cultures 1340-1832 (7.5 credits)
Within this module, various genres of English-language literature from the period 1340-1832 are studied. Terms and analytical concepts that the students acquired in English I are used and expanded upon. In addition, students gain historical and critical perspectives on literary texts. Special emphasis is placed on the students’ own ability to use English in speech and in writing to critically analyse the texts in question.Module description:
LT2A, VT25 (pdf) (439 Kb)
Linguistics 2B (7.5 credits)
This module proceeds from the concepts and skills in linguistics and academic writing that students have acquired in English I, and seeks to give students further knowledge about different linguistic methods of analysis. Students are given the opportunity to use this knowledge, as well as the linguistic models and concepts discussed in Linguistics 2A. Within the module, students conduct a linguistic investigation that is accounted for in speech and in writing.Module description:
LN2B, VT25 (pdf) (199 Kb)
Literary Cultures 1832-Now (7.5 credits)
This module focuses literature in English from different genres and different parts of the world from the period 1832 to the present. Terms and analytical concepts that the students acquired in English I and in Literary Cultures 1340-1832 is used and expanded upon. In addition, students gain historical and critical perspectives on literary texts. Special emphasis is placed on the students’ own ability to use English in speech and in writing to critically analyse the texts in question.Module description:
LT2B, VT25 (pdf) (338 Kb)
Teaching format
The teaching comprises lectures, workshops and 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 teaching sessions in preparation for the examination. Apart from scheduled teaching, time will be spent reading course literature and completing mandatory assignments. Full-time students are expected to spend about 40 hours per week on their studies.
As a student of English, it is essential that you plan your studies carefully and start reading in good time before a lecture, workshop or seminar to be in phase with the teaching.
Assessment
Linguistics 2A: A final sit-down examination.
Literary Cultures 1340-1832: One written assignment and a sit-down examination in practical text analysis.
Linguistics 2B: A linguistic research paper and an oral presentation.
Literary Cultures 1832-Now: One written assignment and a sit-down examination in practical text analysis.
Examiner
Examiners, HT24 (pdf) (155 Kb)
Examiners, VT25 (pdf) (154 Kb)
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Schedule
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.Students will be placed in even sized groups at the start of term, as it will depend on the number of registered students. Please note that the schedule is the same for all groups for the first module (LN2A). Once the course has started you will be able to see on Athena which group you are in for the modules running later in the term. Log-in to Athena with your university account.
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Course literature
Note that the course literature can be changed up to two months before the start of the course.
See the module descriptions under "course structure" for more details on readings.
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Course reports
Course_report_ENGE02-LT2B_SP24.pdf Course_report_ENGE02-LN2A_ENGEL2-LN2A_SP24.pdf Course_report_ENGE02-LT2A_ENGEL2-LT2A_SP24.pdf Course_report_ENGE02-LN2B_ENGEL2-LN2B_SP24.pdf -
Contact
Module coordinators (autumn term 2024 and spring term 2025):
Linguistics 2A: Peter Sundkvist
Literary Cultures 1340-1832: Irina Rasmussen
Linguistics 2B: Kathrin Kaufhold
Literary Cultures 1832-Now: Giles Whiteley (HT24); Bo G Ekelund (VT25)
Student Affairs Office
- Visiting address
Södra huset, room E882
Universitetsvägen 10 E, 8th Floor
- Office hours
Regular office hours: Mondays and Wednesdays, 11.00 - 12.00.
- Phone hours
Mondays and Wednesdays, 10.00 - 11.00.
- Irregular office hours
The Student Affairs Office is closed for the holidays from 21 December 2024 to 1 January 2025.
