Course - Scandinavian Literary History - NORD1108
NORD1108 - Scandinavian Literary History
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: Portfolio assessment
Grade: Letter grades
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio assessment | 100/100 | 1 semesters | ALLE |
Course content
Literary history is an area of study providing a survey of Norwegian and, to a certain extent, other Scandinavian literature, in a historical context. By reading a selection of literary texts the students will interpret these in a historical perspective and as historical phenomena. The students should also learn to read literary historical descriptions by taking into account the views on literature and the understanding of history which underlies them.
Learning outcome
Candidates will have obtained the following qualifications after successfully completing this course:
Knowledge
- knowledge of the development of Nordic, especially Norwegian, literature from Old Norse till the present.
- knowledge of how Nordic literature is influenced by international trends
Skills
- the ability to understand fiction, factual prose and essays within the historical context in which they were written, and as historical phenomena
- the ability to present and discuss problems of the history and historiography of literature which are addressed
- be in control of accurate phrasing and bibliographical standards
Learning methods and activities
Lectures and seminars. Tutoring and feedback. The students may not expect that the entire curriculum will be covered in the lectures. Student activity is central to the instruction. Collaborating in discussion groups is a helpful supplement to the instruction and the individual studies, and the students are therefore encouraged to participate in the discussion groups arranged by the department (the students will also have training in academic writing in these discussion groups), and to form their own groups.
Language requirements: Portfolio assessment must be written in bokmål.
Obligatory assignments: Approved written and/or oral assignment(s) and/or test(s) (determined by lecturer). Approved obligatory assignments are valid for 2 semesters (the semester in which the approval is given, plus the following semester).
Further information regarding the course will be given on Blackboard at the beginning of the semester.
Compulsory assignments
- Approved written and/or oral assignment(s) and/or test(s) (determined by lecturer)
Further on evaluation
The portfolio assessment consists of 2 texts submitted together as one document:
- 1 short text, approx. 2000 words (counts 40 %)
- 1 longer text, approx. 4000 words (counts 60 %)
The elements in the portfolio are graded together and students are given one grade. Students who fail must rewrite both texts.
It is not possible for students who have passed the exam in NORD1108 to retake the exam in a semester where this course is not taught. Students who did not pass the exam, or who did not complete the exam due to documented illness may submit the final portfolio assessment in a semester where this course is not taught; however, they will not receive any supervision. All obligatory assignments must have been completed and approved the semester the course was taught.
Course materials
The reading list will be available first day of class. The students will read an introductory work that presents literary epochs and authorships. They should also get acquainted with various principles and theories concerning the writing of literary history. This will be obtained by reading articles on literary historiography. The collection of literary works is representative for Norwegian literature from the different epochs, and from different genres and styles. The students will also read a selection of factual prose and essays.
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| NORD1103 | 7.5 | AUTUMN 2008 | |
| NORX1108 | 7.5 | AUTUMN 2010 | |
| NORD6108 | 7.5 | SPRING 2016 | |
| NORD6010 | 5.0 | AUTUMN 2016 |
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Version: 1
Credits:
7.5 SP
Study level: Foundation courses, level I
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: AUTUMN 2023
Language of instruction: Norwegian
Location: Trondheim
- Scandinavian Language and Literature
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Language and Literature
Examination
Examination arrangement: Portfolio assessment
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
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Autumn
ORD
Portfolio assessment
100/100
ALLE
Release
2023-12-18Submission
2023-12-19
09:00
INSPERA
12:00 -
Room Building Number of candidates -
Spring
UTS
Portfolio assessment
100/100
ALLE
Release
2024-03-14Submission
2024-03-15
09:00
INSPERA
12:00 -
Room Building Number of candidates
- * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
For more information regarding registration for examination and examination procedures, see "Innsida - Exams"