This Minor will enable you to learn more about the history and culture of a large part of the British Commonwealth. You will also study the geography of this area and by listening to, reading, speaking and writing English, improve your English across the board.

About this minor

The first part of the Minor is focused on the histories of the various parts of the English-speaking world (UK, USA and Canada, India and the Far East, Sub-Sahara Africa, Australia and New Zealand, Hong Kong, the Middle East, the Falklands and Gibraltar) as well as their cultures and basic geographies. Students learn to investigate and research historical topics and how to give effective and interesting presentations. Using this knowledge and these skills the student can research background information with current publications from quality English publications and recognize bias.

During the second part of the Minor the focus is on written English and Cross Cultural Management: The student can identify the cultural similarities and differences between the various areas. The student learns how to conduct meaningful and grammatically correct correspondence in correct English making use of the tools that are available. Students can write a report in grammatically correct English at pre-academic level about an issue that may be relevant to their field of study, using various English sources. The report is concluded with a pitch.

 

This minor will bring your language skills to level B2 (European Framework of Reference for Languages).

Level B1 according to the Common European Framework. There will be an assessment establishing the level and motivation of the student, if deemed necessary by the co-ordinator.

Full-time education during one semester.

Written and oral exams