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HIF-2010: Sociolinguistic Theory Work Load
10 credits (ECTS) | Type of course
Theoretical subject. | Level of course/Year of study
Normally third year at bachelor''s level. | Language of instruction
Norwegian. | Examination semester
Spring
| Objectives
The students will gain insight into different sociolinguistic theories and thus gain a basis for understanding and studying the language conditions e.g. in those communities which they meet through the study of different languages. | Contents
The course is an introduction to sociolinguistic theories about linguistic variation in light of language external conditions such as geography, social groups, gender, age, communicative situations, etc.
This course requires University admission certification.
A completed ex.phil. and ex.fac. is an advantage. Previous knowledge from other language courses about one or more language communities to which the theoretical content of this course can be related is also an advantage. The student must be able to read the literature in Norwegian, other Scandinavian languages, and English. | Recommended previous qualifications
NOR-1010 Nordic linguistic: Norse language and language developement, NOR-1011 Nordic linguistics: Modern language structure, NOR-1012 Nordic linguistics: Language and society. Variation of dialect and Regualtion of written language | Coursework requirements
Muntlig foredrag/presentasjon.
| Exam and assessment
Coursework Requirements:
In order to sit the exam, students must give a prepared oral presentation in the course of the semester.
Exam: A 6-hour written exam at the end of the semester.
Performance in the course will be assessed with the grades A-F. | Date(s) of written examination
30.05.2007
The exam date is preliminary and may be subject to change. Definitive exam date will be announced on the notice boards at the faculties in the beginning of May for the spring semester and in the beginning of November for the autumn semester. | Contact person/lecturer
Associate Professor Aud-Kirsti Pedersen E-mail: Aud.Kirsti.Pedersen@hum.uit.no Tel.: 776 44 217 | Recommended reading/syllabus
Available on request. | Course overlap
HIF-1010 -1 10 sp |
Teaching spring 2007
Første forelesning: Mandag 08. januar kl 1215, rom A 3012 | | Forelesning | Foreleser F.aman. Aud Kirsti Pedersen
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