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NORD3100

General Master's Course in Scandinavian Studies

Credits 15
Level Second degree level
Course start Spring 2011
Duration 1 semester
Language of instruction Norwegian
Examination arrangement Home examination

About

About the course

Course content


Linguistic topics: The student shall gain thorough and systematic knowledge of an empirical and/or theoretical topic of their own choice.

Literary topics: The course focuses on understanding the significance and relevance of theoretical issues in scholarly work with literary texts, and how to use theory and method when working with texts.

Learning outcome

Linguistic topics: At the completion of the course, the student should have in-depth theoretical/empirical understanding of an individually chosen topic, and he/she is expected to be able to give an insightful analysis of a selected problem within the chosen area of study.

Literary topics: At the completion of the course, the student should have developed their competence in applying perspectives and approaches from literary theory and methodology in scholarly work with texts.

Learning methods and activities

Seminars. Students are expected to take active part in the seminars, with oral presentations, in discussions etc. Approved reading list is required. Assessment: A 14-day take home assignment. Scope 12-15 pages.

Compulsory assignments

  • Approved reading list

Required previous knowledge

None.

Course materials

Individual curriculum.The student composes his/her individual reading list in collaboration with teacher/superviser. The reading list must be approved by the department.

Linguistic topics: The student composes an individual reading list consisting of approx. 900 pages. This shall be a theoretical/empirical course, and may

Literary topics: The reading list shall consist of approx. 600 pages of literary theory and -method, plus a selection of fictional texts in different genres with a scope of 4 works.

Subject areas

  • Scandinavian Language and Literature

Contact information

Examination

Examination

Examination arrangement: Home examination
Grade: Letters

Ordinary examination - Autumn 2010

Home examination
Weighting 100/100 Date Release 2010-11-18
Submission 2010-12-02
Duration 14 dager

Ordinary examination - Spring 2011

Home examination
Weighting 100/100 Date Release 2011-05-04
Submission 2011-05-19
Duration 14 dager