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NOR-3600: Modern Norwegian lyrics Work Load
10 credits (ECTS) | Type of course
Theoretical. | Level of course/Year of study
First or second year at master''s level. | Language of instruction
Norwegian. | Examination semester
Spring | Objectives
The students will acquire knowledge of modern song lyrics, from ballads to pop, rock, hip-hop, and the secondary literature in the field. The course aims to increase the students¿ knowledge of this particular strand of the two-fold development of lyricism, the popular aspect that has only been subjected to interpretation to a very small degree. The course also provides an insight into relevant secondary literature, theory and appropriate scholarly methods. | Contents
A selection of song lyrics from Alf Prøysen to Tungtvann will be submitted to analysis in order to reach an understanding of song lyrics as a lyric genre. The course will aslo focus on a number of texts that interact with 300 pages of relevant theory. The syllabus is available in Norwegian, Scandinavian, and English. | Form of teaching
26 hours of lectures and seminars (13 x 2) where the students present their own work. The course requires active student participation. Some periods of term will be free of teaching. | Coursework requirements
En muntlig presentasjon på minimum 20 minutter.
| Exam and assessment
Coursework requirements: In order to qualify for the exams, the students are required to give an oral presentation of minimum 20 minutes. The topic can be related to both literary and theoretical texts on the syllabus. Assessment method: A seven day home exam of approx. 12 pages. Exam language: Norwegian. Grades will be conferred according to a scale from A-F. Compulsory work will be graded pass or fail. | Contact person/lecturer
Assistant Professor Silje Solheim Karlsen E-mail: silje.karlsen@hum.uit.no Tel.: 776 45 244 | Recommended reading/syllabus
Available on request. | Course overlap
NOR-2600 -1 10 sp
NOR-2302 -1 10 sp |
Teaching spring 2006
Første forelesning: Onsdag 11. januar kl 1115, rom E 0104 | | Forelesning | Felles undervisning med NOR-2600 og NOR-2302.
Timeplan: Se NOR-2600
Foreleser amanuensis Silje Solheim Karlsen
| | Hjemmeeksamen | Oppgave - utlevering: Tirsdag 30. mai. Innlevering onsdag 07. juni. |
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