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NORD2308

Language Structure and Communication

Credits 7.5
Level Intermediate course, level II
Course start Spring 2011
Duration 1 semester
Language of instruction Norwegian
Examination arrangement Written examination

About

About the course

Course content

This course has two alternative designs; one syntactical and one intonological. The syntactical variant shall give the student solid competence in analysis of language structure and insight into aspects of language aquisition (first- and second language aquisition). The student will learn to analyze structural differences and likenesses between languages. This will be done by an introduction to the generative framework of principles and parameters, where the main emphasis will be on syntactical analysis. The intonologial variant of the course will give the student an introduction to the analysis of the structure of intonology, and the dymamics between syntacs and intonation. It will also give the student insight in how the intonation of sentences affects their semantical and pragmatical interpretation. This will be done mainly through an introduction to the so called Trondheim model of intonological analysis. The students shall also learn to use the intonological analysis concepts and analytical tools on questions related to language aquisition.

Learning outcome

By the end of the course, the students shall have gained mastery of the most central concepts and analytical tools in the theories they aquire, and shall, by using these, be able to give insightful analyses of central phenomena in Norwegian language structure. The candidates shall be able to use the theoretical tools in a creative and independent manner.

Learning methods and activities

Lectures and written assignments. Tutoring. It is emphasized that the students shall be able to use the analytical tools they learn in an independent and creative manner.The students must have an approved reading list and write four approved assignments (assignments may also be oral). The assignments will be evaluated.

Compulsory assignments

  • Approved reading list
  • Four oral and/or written assignments

Required previous knowledge

None.

Course materials

A reading list will be available first day of class.

Credit reductions

Course code Reduction From
NORD2242 7.5 sp
NORX2308 7.5 sp
This course has academic overlap with the courses in the table above. If you take overlapping courses, you will receive a credit reduction in the course where you have the lowest grade. If the grades are the same, the reduction will be applied to the course completed most recently.

Subject areas

  • Scandinavian Language and Literature
  • Norwegian as a Second Language

Contact information

Course coordinator

Lecturers

Examination

Examination

Examination arrangement: Written examination
Grade: Letters

Ordinary examination - Autumn 2010

Written examination
Weighting 100/100 Date 2010-12-17 Time 09:00 Duration 4 timer Place and room Not specified yet.

Ordinary examination - Spring 2011

Written examination
Weighting 100/100 Date 2011-05-30 Time 09:00 Duration 4 timer Place and room Not specified yet.

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