English I
Regardless what career you aim for, improving your skills in English will help you reach your goals.
As a student in English, you are trained in the theories and research methodologies of two distinct academic disciplines, English linguistics and English literature. In English linguistics, you gain a deeper understanding of what language is and how it works. In English literature, you reflect upon the role of stories, plays, and poems in society, and acquire tools that help you understand how literary texts work. English 1 introduces you to both disciplines. Studying English, you will not only improve your English, you will develop your communication skills and your analytical, critical, and interpretive abilities.
English 1 is available as a freestanding course but is also part of Teacher Education Programmes and a Bachelor's Programme at Stockholm University. If you are taking the course within such a programme, please read the instructions under “more information”. The course structure is the same for all students reading English 1.
Information for admitted students autumn 2024
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Your seat may be withdrawn if you do not register according to the instructions provided by your department.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
As a student in English, you are trained in the theories and research methodologies of two distinct academic disciplines, English linguistics and English literature. In English linguistics, you gain a deeper understanding of what language is and how it works. In English literature, you reflect upon the role of stories, plays, and poems in society, and acquire tools that help you understand how literary texts work. English 1 introduces you to both disciplines. Studying English, you will not only improve your English, you will develop your communication skills and your analytical, critical, and interpretive abilities.
English 1 is available as a freestanding course but is also part of Teacher Education Programmes and a Bachelor's Programme at Stockholm University. If you are taking the course within such a programme, please read the instructions under “more information”. The course structure is the same for all students reading English 1.
Information on registration autumn 2024
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 5 and 13 August. You need to register on time to confirm and keep your place.
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.
Please note that you must use eduID or your account on antagning.se to log in to Ladok.
Temporary way to log in to Ladok starting in the New Year
If you are conditionally admitted, the conditions have to be fulfilled in order to register and start the course. Contact our Student Affairs Office when registration opens if you have questions.
If you are a new student at Stockholm University, do not forget to also activate your university account. Activation of university accounts for the autumn term opens no earlier than 5 August.
Information for new students at SU:
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 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 1 (30 credits) comprises four modules (7.5 credits each) relevant to the study of English-language literature and linguistics. This includes strategies for learning as well as academic writing.
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. Log-in to Athena with your university account.
Modules
Introduction to English (7.5 credits)
This module provides an introduction to the English language. The module specifically focuses on English vocabulary and grammar in oral and written academic communication. Students develop an understanding of study techniques and use these to expand their English vocabulary and knowledge of grammar. Special focus is given to strategies for vocabulary learning. In addition, students are trained in oral academic discourse.Module description:
INTR, HT24 (pdf) (261 Kb)
Reading Literature (7.5 credits)
In this module, students study literary texts in English from different genres and learn basic literary concepts and analytical methods. These skills are developed through seminars, workshops and lectures.Module description:
LITT, HT24 (pdf) (352 Kb)
Linguistics 1 (7.5 credits)
This module provides insight into different areas of English linguistics by introducing basic concepts that are relevant to the description of the structure and use of English in the fields of phonetics, morphology, syntax, semantics and pragmatics. Students learn about relevant concepts in these areas, and how they relate to each other.Module description:
LIN1, HT24 (pdf) (243 Kb)
Academic Reading and Writing (7.5 credits)
This module aims to support and develop students’ academic reading and writing skills in English, focusing on essays in linguistics and English-language literature. Students are trained to become more effective in reading, understanding and using academic texts in writing, for example by working with text structure and academic language.Module description:
AKAD, HT24 (pdf) (349 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 seminars to be in phase with the teaching.
Assessment
Introduction to English: an oral presentation and a final sit-down exam on vocabulary and grammatical knowledge.
Reading Literature: an oral presentation, a written assignment and a written, sit-down exam in practical text analysis.
Linguistics 1: a sit-down examination including questions concerning all the different linguistic areas which have been presented and discussed.
Academic Reading and Writing: two argumentative essays, one in linguistics and one in literature, based on the selected texts.
Examiner
Examiners, HT24 (pdf) (153 Kb)
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Examiners, VT24 (pdf) (151 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.The teaching comprises lectures (all groups together) and workshops (some groups together), and also seminars in smaller groups.
English 1 consists of four modules. For the first module (Introduction to English), there are six groups for the spring term.
For the other modules (Reading Literature, Linguistics 1 and Academic Reading and Writing), there will be five groups.
The schedule shows the schedule for all groups. You will be divided into a group at the start of term, as group placements will depend on the number of registered students. When the course starts you will be able to see which group you are in on Athena for each module. 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
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More information
English 1 within a programme at Stockholm University
If you have been accepted to one of the programmes where you study English I in your first term, information about the programme and admission is sent out to newly admitted students by the department responsible for that programme.
If you are taking English 1 as a second subject within a Teacher Education Programme, you will receive information from us about admission to English 1 ahead of the relevant term as long as your study plan is up-to-date and you are on our list of expected students.
Responsible departments:
Teacher Education Programme
(“ämneslärarprogram mot gymnasieskolan och årskurs 7-9”):
Department of Teaching and LearningEnglish 1 is also available for students within the ULV and VAL programmes.
Bachelor's Programme in Language and Translation Studies:
The Institute for Interpreting and Translation Studies -
Contact
Student Affairs Office - see below.
Module coordinators (autumn term 2024 and spring term 2024):
Introduction to English: Josep Soler
Reading Literature: Adnan Mahmutović
Linguistics 1: Peter Sundkvist
Academic Reading and Writing: Anna Swärdh
Student Affairs Office
- Visiting address
Södra huset, room E882
Universitetsvägen 10 E, 8th Floor
During the summer, we have limited staffing. You can contact the Student Affairs Office via email but it will take a while before we can respond. Information ahead of the autumn term 2024, and answers to most FAQ, is available on our education pages on the web. If you have other questions, we will get back to you as soon as possible in August.
- Office hours
Opening hours ahead of the start of the autumn term will be updated on the web in the beginning of August.
- Phone hours
Mondays and Wednesdays, 10.00 - 11.00. No phone hours between 27 June and 28 July.
