Englannin kieli, perusopinnot (AVOIN YO)

After completing the Basic Studies package in English Philology, the students will be able to demonstrate improved practical skills in their use of written and spoken English and to discuss structures of English and English grammar from different theoretical perspectives. They will also be able to identify and explain the basics of different fields of English linguistics and Anglo-American literature. Finally, they will be able to explain different cultural features of British and North American culture and describe differences between them. The Basic Studies package also familiarises students with the main modes of individual and collaborative teaching and learning encountered in the university: lectures, seminars, tutorials, workshops, group work, presentations, online teaching, examinations and writing assignments.

Entrance Examination Wednesday 29.5.2024 at 9.00–12.00 The entrance examination will take place at Oulu University Campus, Linnanmaa. Further information and instructions for taking the exam will be sent to registered applicants in May. The applicant needs their own writing equipment in the exam (pencil, eraser) and a valid ID. Register for the entrance examination through the Summer University exam calendar by May 13th. The entrance examination is based on materials delivered in the beginning of the exam. The materials may include short scientific texts, fiction, newspaper or magazine articles, or visual materials. The materials may pertain to language studies, language learning, and the cultures and literature of the Anglophone world. The aim of the entrance examination is to test the applicant’s ability to grasp the content presented in the materials and accordingly apply it in the writing tasks. The assessment of the written tasks will focus on the following issues: • content – the relevance and accuracy of the answers and presentation of analytic skills • language – the grasp of vocabulary and grammatical precision, the ability to write clearly, fluently and flawlessly • structure and organization – the logical presentation and overall coherence of the argumentation. The entrance examination is in English, and it consists of two parts: - the first part includes at least one writing task (approx. 300-500 words) - the second part includes short tasks that assess the applicant’s analytical skills. These can include tasks that are related to linguistic structures, concepts and applications of those. The maximum number of points in the written examination is 40. To be considered for admission, the applicant must score at least 50 % of the available points in both parts. If the applicant scores less than 50% of the available points in the first part, the second part will not be evaluated even if it contains answers.