English
Bachelor's degree programme in English - Student life
An example of a weekly timetable during the first term
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | |
| 8-9 | Nation, state and globalisation | Information search and academic methodology | |||
| 9-10 | English literature 1550–1800 | ||||
| 10-11 | Phonetics and phonology | English literature 1550–1800 | English literature 1550–1800 | ||
| 11-12 | Syntax and morphology | British and Irish history and social conditions | |||
| 12-13 | Phonetics and phonology | ||||
| 13-14 | Syntax and morphology | ||||
| 14-15 | British and Irish history and social conditions | ||||
| 15-16 |
Teaching
Studying at university is a full-time job, even though there are very few classes. This is because you must be thoroughly prepared for your lessons. The limited number of actual classes and the large amount of preparation allow you considerable flexibility, but also mean that you have to know how to manage your time.
The teaching consists of lectures in lecture theatres for all students in a particular year and classroom teaching for groups of about 25–30 students, where you and your fellow students participate actively with presentations and in discussions.
Reading groups
Being part of a reading group is important for both academic and social reasons, as it enables you to exchange knowledge and learn from each other, as well as to socialise outside university hours.
When your books are closed
English is a huge subject, with more than 800 students attending. You therefore become part of a lively social and academic environment that includes parties and Friday bars in the Club Anglia, where you can socialise in relaxed surroundings. Most teachers also drop in every now and again to have an informal chat with the students. In addition to your studies, there are other activities available in your spare time.
- The Dolphin Newsletter: This newsletter is written and edited by students, and it keeps you informed about what is going on regarding your studies.
- Club Anglia: This is where we have parties and Friday bars, and the place to have a relaxed chat with your friends and teachers away from the classrooms.
- The Nobel bar: Nobel Park has its own Friday bar, where you can get cold beers and socialise after 14.00. Once a month, there is a “long bar” with live music until midnight. The Nobel bar also hosts parties during the year, so if you are keen on partying, this is where it happens.
Other activities
In addition to the activities at the Department of English, the University of Aarhus and the Faculty of Humanities organise many other events involving English studies. These include lectures, dissertation defence, intro days, seminars and sports days. See the calendar for more information.