Course content

Norwegian 2 is a continuation of Norwegian 1 and covers the teaching of Norwegian for the grades 5-10 with emphasis on the grades 8-10. The course focuses on the teaching of various forms of literary texts and -traditions, including fiction, non-fiction, and students’ creative writing across different genres and media. Students gain knowledge of key literary topics such as literary history, literary analysis, genre studies, and youth literature, along with insights into central didactic questions. The course also offers experience with research and development work. Students have ample opportunities to enhance their text competence and communication skills through feedback, assessment, experimentation, and writing activities.

Learning outcome

KNOWLEDGE

The student

• has knowledge of literary history and classic literature
• has knowledge of contemporary Norwegian and international youth literature
• has knowledge of Sami literature and culture
• has insight into the history of the Norwegian school subject
• has a basic overview of critical literary theory and broad knowledge of literature didactic issues, with an emphasis on the lower secondary level
• has broad knowledge of inclusive and development-promoting work with text and literature to improve students' reading, writing, and oral skills
• has knowledge of relevant didactic research

SKILLS

The student

• has basic skills in literary analysis as a method in working with texts in various genres and media
• can use knowledge of text and literature in the analysis of oral, written, and multimodal texts, including student texts
• can plan, implement, and evaluate varied and exploratory literature teaching with an emphasis on lower secondary students
• can assess and evaluate students’ oral and written skills and provide learning-promoting feedback
• can critically evaluate various aspects of working with literature and literacy in teaching and justify their assessments

GENERAL COMPETENCE

The student

• can disseminate knowledge on literature, text, and media in relevant forms of expression
• is familiar with, can evaluate, and utilize Norwegian didactic research and development work, and can address certain research ethical issues
• can plan and implement subject-based and interdisciplinary development work for grades 5-10 in collaboration with others, and see connections between theory and practice
• has an overview of several literary genres and traditions, and can provide well-founded assessments of literature choices in the Norwegian subject
• can write academic texts in Bokmål

Learning methods and activities

Students will encounter various working methods, including lectures, student-active working methods, and project work. They will also experience both formative and summative assessment forms. The teaching is module-based with concentrated work on one given topic at a time. The study requires students to demonstrate an independent ability for self-activity. They must acquire learning material on their own and stay updated through group work outside of organized class time. Furthermore, it is expected that they come prepared for classes, participate actively in both written and oral activities, and use the library as a learning resource.

Compulsory assignments

• Obligatory participation in sessions in connection to oral presentations and major projects
• Academic essay
• Exercises
• Obligtory participation in teaching sessions and practical sessions

Specific conditions

Recommended previous knowledge

Students are advised to have completed Norwegian 1 (30 sp) or equivalent course in order to start Norsk 2. "Completed" here means that all obligatory assignments are assessed as satisfactory.

Course materials

Course plan and curriculum will be made available before the start of the semester.

Credit reductions