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NOR-3052: Older Language 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. | Objectives
This subject will offer academic specialization and a theoretical insight into different aspects of the history of Norwegian and possibly other Nordic languages during ancient times. | Contents
The study of ancient languages covers the history of Norwegian and other Nordic languages from ancient times to the early modern period. Emphasis may to varying degrees be placed on an overview of the period as a whole or focus on individual themes. The phenomena that are studied may be purely linguistic or be associated with the circumstances between language and society in ancient times. They may furthermore be studied from both empirical and theoretical points of view.
Bachelor degree programme in language and literature with a specialization in Nordic language and literature, or equivalent, is recommended. | Form of teaching
The teaching will be offered in the form of 7 two-hour sessions during the first half of the semester. | Exam and assessment
A take-home assignment (1 week in duration) on an appointed theme which must be written without guidance and submitted within a set deadline. This may be written in either bokmål or nynorsk.
Performance in the course will be assessed with the grades A-F. | Contact person/lecturer
Associate Professor Gunnar Hrafn Hrafnbjargarson, tel.: 776 46587, e-mail: gunnar.hrafnbjargarson@hum.uit.no | Recommended reading/syllabus
http://uit.no/humfak/3509/ |
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