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NOR-3012: General course i Nordic Language, Master´s degree level 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 | Examination semester
Autumn
| Objectives
The course will provide students with an overview of specialist-historical developments in Nordic literature as well as an insight into methodical and scientific-theoretical issues. The core course will enable students to recognise, described and assess different specialist and theoretical standpoints related to the subject, as well as providing a basis for independent scientific work. | Contents
The core course presents specialist-historical, theoretical, methodical and scientific theory issues involved in the exploration of Nordic language.
Required previous qualifications / courses:
BA programme in language and literature with in-depth study of Scandinavian languages or equivalent.
Compulsory reading may be in Norwegian, another Scandinavian language or English.
| Form of teaching
Teaching will take the form of lectures and seminars during 3 weekend meetings.
The tuition-free periods will be used for preparation of an oral presentation of parts of the syllabus and to prepare a project outline for the master''s degree thesis.
Language of instruction: Norwegian | Coursework requirements
Ein sjølvstendig presentasjon på ca. 30 min. av emne innafor pensum.
| Exam and assessment
Coursework requirements:
During the course of the semester, students must make an original presentation last approx. 30 min. on a subject which is part of the syllabus. The assignment must be approved before the student can sit the exam.
Assessment method:
School exam (6 hours) at the end of the semester.
Grading: Letter grades (A-F)
Exam language(s): Norwegian. Nynorsk if the master´s thesis is in bokmål, and vice versa. | Contact person/lecturer
Professor Gulbrand Alhaug, e-mail: gulbrand.alhaug@hum.uit.no, tel. 776 44 277
| Recommended reading/syllabus
Available on request |
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