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 teaching in middle primary classes with emphasis on linguistic and literary subjects, text choice, and subject specific didactic knowledge. During the course, the students will also develop their own language and text skills, as well as their teaching abilities.
Learning outcome
Knowledge
The candidate
- 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 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 candidate
- 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 candidate
- 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
The course will be assessed by an individual written exam in bokmål. The students may use the current curriculum.
In order to qualify for taking the exam the following compulsory assignments and activities have to be approved:
- preparation and after-work in connection to praxis period
- 3 5 written assignments on language, literary analysis, and analysis of childrens own text production
- participation in 3 writing seminars in connection to the written assignments
- participation in 1 seminar in connection to the final exam
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.
Specific conditions
Admission to a programme of study is required:
Primary and Lower Secondary Teacher Education for Years 5-10 (MGLU5-10)
Teacher Education for Primary and Lower Secondary School (Years 5-10) (LTGLU5-10N)
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 |
Subject areas
- Teacher Education
Contact information
Course coordinator
Department with academic responsibility
Examination
Examination
Ordinary examination - Autumn 2020
Home exam (1)
Submission 2020-12-04 Time Release 09:00
Submission 15:00 Duration 6 hours Exam system Inspera Assessment
- Other comments
- 1) Merk at eksamensform er endret til hjemmeeksamen som et smittevernstiltak i den pågående koronasituasjonen. Please note that the exam form has changed to home examination as a preventive measure in the ongoing corona situation.
Re-sit examination - Spring 2021
Home exam (2)
Submission 2021-05-15 Time Release 09:00
Submission 15:00 Duration 6 hours Exam system Inspera Assessment
- Other comments
- 2) Merk at eksamensform er endret til hjemmeeksamen som et smittevernstiltak i den pågående koronasituasjonen. Please note that the exam form has changed to home examination as a preventive measure in the ongoing corona situation.