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NOR-1012: Nordic linguistics: Language and society. Variation of dialect and Regualtion of written language Work Load
10 credits (ECTS) | Type of course
Theoretical subject. | Level of course/Year of study
Normally first or second year. | Language of instruction
Norwegian | Examination semester
Autumn
| Objectives
Studying spoken Norwegian as a system (cf. Nord-102) will give students insight into how the spoken language varies and changes depending on geographical, social, and cultural conditions. Students will familiarize themselves with theory and methods relating to spoken language variation, and gain insight into the development of written standards. | Contents
The course is an introduction to geographical, social, and age-dependent variation in spoken Norwegian, and to some extent also in other Scandinavian languages. North-Norwegian linguistic conditions are emphasized. The course also includes an introduction to central socio-linguistic terms, issues and methodology. Norwegian, and to some degree Scandinavian, language standardization is also part of the course. Special attention is given to North-Norwegian language conditions.
Required previous qualifications/ courses: General entrance requirement
Recommended previous qualifications/ courses: NOR-1010, NOR-1011 or equivalent. | Form of teaching
The course is given in the autumn semester.
The semester is divided into two or three instruction blocks. The remaining time will be used for individual study and writing papers. Instruction is in the form of lectures and paper writing, usually organized as project work on a given topic.
Language of instruction: Norwegian. | Coursework requirements
Ei skriftleg oppgåve.
| Exam and assessment
Coursework Requirements: One paper is to be submitted by a given deadline. The paper 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 (bokmål or nynorsk). | Contact person/lecturer
Associate Professor Aud-Kirsti Pedersen, tel.: 776 44 217, e-mail: aud.kirsti.pedersen@hum.uit.no Research Fellow Christine Bjerkan Østbø, tel. 776 44 273, e-mail: christine.bjerkan.ostbo@hum.uit.no
| Recommended reading/syllabus
Available on request | Course overlap
NORD-102 -1 10 sp |
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