Course - Norwegian (L1) 1 (5-10) Module 1: Language and Literature - MGLU1501
Norwegian (L1) 1 (5-10) Module 1: Language and Literature
About
About the course
Course content
Norwegian 1 (for students studying for teaching the grades 5 - 10) course 1 is an introductory course in Norwegian language and literature. The course focuses on linguistic and literary subjects, text choice, and subject specific didactic knowledge teaching with emphasis on middle primary classes. During the course, the students will also develop their own language and text skills, as well as their teaching abilities. Students shall be assessed in bokmål.
Learning outcome
KNOWLEDGE
The student
- has extensive knowledge of the language as a system and the language in practical use
- has knowledge of language identity, Norwegian as a second language, and multilingual practice
- has knowledge of what characterises oral, written, and multimodal texts in different genres and media
- has knowledge of the history of children's literature
- has knowledge of a range of fictional texts in different genres and media for children, young people, and adults
- has basic knowledge about hermeneutics as theory and method.
SKILLS
The student
- is capable of using knowledge of language in language-stimulating work and in accounting for academic choices that aim to promote oral and written language development for all pupils, with special attention to students in upper primary classes
- is capable of using knowledge of what characterizes different text types and genres in work with written texts in different media
- is capable of facilitating teaching in upper primary classes in a way that enables pupils to read, write, and discuss fiction and non-fiction texts for different purposes in different genres and media.
GENERAL COMPETENCE
The student
- is capable of facilitating upper primary pupils further development of basic language skills on their way toward becoming literate language users who can participate actively in the classroom and in other social arenas
- is capable of planning, carrying out, and reflecting on the teaching of key topics in the subject Norwegian and explaining subject-didactic choices to pupils
- is capable of assessing his/her own practice on the basis of applicable curricula, knowledge of the subject and subject-didactic insight
Learning methods and activities
Students will encounter varied forms of teaching including lectures, seminaries, and work in smaller groups. Students are expected to communicate actively in different written and oral fora with their professors and their fellow students throughout the course. Active work with the curriculum is required through self-study as well as working in groups and with the digital learning platform. In addition to compulsory requirements, the students are expected to participate actively throughout the course.
Compulsory assignments
- Obligatory course work according to course description
Further on evaluation
In order to qualify for taking the exam the following compulsory assignments and activities have to be approved:
Up to two academic texts (individually and/or in pairs)
80 % Compulsory participation in teaching sessions, practical sessions and submission of exercises according to the semester plan.
The students can be assessed or be required to take part in obligatory coursework related to interdisciplinary topics.
The compulsory assignments are assessed as satisfactory or unsatisfactory.
All compulsory assignments must receive a passing grade for the candidate be eligible to take the final exam. Candidates in danger of not qualifying for exams due to lacking compulsory assignments will be notified of this, as described in the NTNU study guidelines. In cases where there is a lack of correspondence between the Norwegian and English version of the course description, the information in the Norwegian version is to be considered authoritative.
The course will be assessed by an individual written exam in bokmål.
If the exam assignment in literature is an analysis of a children’s or young adult book, students will be informed one week before the exam date (via Blackboard) about which fiction books they can bring to the exam. For certain exam assignments in literature, students may also be asked to bring academic books from the curriculum in literary studies. This will be communicated to the students in the same message that specifies the fiction books.
The exam assignment in language does not allow any aids.
Specific conditions
Admission to a programme of study is required:
Primary and Lower Secondary Teacher Education for Years 5-10 (MGLU5-10) - some programmes
Course materials
The curriculum will be made available on Blackboard before the start of the semester.
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From |
|---|---|---|
| LGU51013 | 15 sp | Autumn 2017 |
Subject areas
- Teacher Education
- Old Norse
Contact information
Course coordinator
Department with academic responsibility
Examination
Examination
Ordinary examination - Autumn 2025
School exam
The specified room can be changed and the final location will be ready no later than 3 days before the exam. You can find your room location on Studentweb.