|
RUS-3010: Language and literature of ancient Russia Work Load
10 credits (ECTS) | Type of course
Theoretical subject. | Level of course/Year of study
First or second year at master''s level. | Language of instruction
Norwegian and Russian | Examination semester
Autumn
| Objectives
In the bachelor programme, the emphasis has been on the modern Russian standard language. The aim of this course is to broaden the students'' knowledge in three ways. First, they gain knowledge of how the Russian language has changed over time. Second, they receive insight into the different Russian dialects. Third, they gain some knowledge of old Russian literature. | Contents
The course gives an introduction to and an overview of Russian language history and dialectology. Students are to read a limited number of pages of old Russian literature (e.g. chronicle texts) and are given a short introduction to old Russian literature.
Required previous qualifications/ courses:
A cand. mag /Bachelor''s degree with at least 90 credits in Russian or equivalent.
Recommended previous qualifications/ courses: Having completed EXFAC-0720 including the course in linguistics will be an advantage. | Form of teaching
The semester is divided into three sections of 5 weeks each, starting August 23rd. Section 1 consists of weeks 35-39, section 2 of weeks 40-44, and section 3 of weeks 45-49. Teaching will differ slightly in the different sections.
Teaching consists of seminars and exercises. In connection with the teaching, some supervision will also be given for the home exams (see point 13).
The literature is to be read in Norwegian, English and/or Russian.
Language of instruction: Norwegian/English and Russian | Coursework requirements
Two short obligatory assignments.
| Exam and assessment
Coursework Requirements:
In order to take the final exam, the student must have submitted two short obligatory assignments, one in language history and one in dialectology. Both papers must have been submitted by the given deadline and must have been assessed with pass.
Assessment method: The exam is a 3-hour written exam at the end of the semester.
Grading: Performance in the course will be assessed with the grades A-F.
Exam language(s): A home exam is to be written in Norwegian or Russian. | Contact person/lecturer
Professor Tore Nesset. Tel. 776 45633
E-mail: tore.nesset@hum.uit.no | Recommended reading/syllabus
Available on request |
|
