Course content

Similar as as NORD1104, except that students taking the course with a 'NORX' course code will not have to write the obligatory assignment. They are, however exempted from the language requirement, and will not have to demonstrate mastery in both 'bokmål' and 'nynorsk'. Also, the difference between the demands to correct use of the Norwegian language between 'NORX' courses and ordinary 'NORD' courses is explained in the text about Scandinavian studies in the course catalogue for 2010/2011 (In Norwegian: 'Studiehandboka 2010/2011').


Students will set up their own reading list with 5 longer epical or dramatical texts, and a relevant theoretical work. Alternatively, studens may set up their own reading list with 10 shorter epical texts and 15 lyrical texts, or instead 50 pages essayistics, in addition to a relevant theoretical text.

Learning outcome

Same as NORD1104.

Learning methods and activities

Lectures and groupwork. The students attend the lectures in genre and rhetorics, NORD1104. Supervision will be given during the course of the semester.
Approved reading list is required.Obligatory essay written with supervision (5-7 pages) and oral assessment (30 minutes).
Students doing both NORX1005 and NORX1006 can take one joint exam: Essay 7-12 pages and oral test.

Compulsory assignments

• Approved reading list

Specific conditions

Recommended previous knowledge

The student should have Scandinavian Studies as their subject from their home institution.

Required previous knowledge

For exchange students only.

Course materials

The students will create their own reading list of 5 longer epical or dramatical texts and a relevant theoretical work. Alternatively, the studens may create their own reading list of 10 shorter epical texts and 15 lyrical texts, or instead 50 pages essayistics, in addition to a relevant theoretical text.

Credit reductions