Course content

In this course the students will learn about writing and writing processes, and they will write their own texts - both scholarly and creative ones. As part of this work the students will participate in writing groups where they share and respond to each other's texts. Thus, the course gives both theoretical and practical experiences with developing texts and working with writing processes.

Learning outcome

Knowledge

After completed course the candidate will:

• have knowledge about creative and scholarly writing processes
• be familiar with various forms of textual response
• have comprehensive knowledge of various creative and academic genres

Skills

After completed course the candidate will:

• master creative and scholarly writing in various genres
• understand and perform textual response work in writing groups
• be able to use peer response in developing own writing

Learning methods and activities

Lectures and seminars as well as participating in writing groups. In the writing groups students will develop the texts that will make up the final portfolio, consisting of two assignments - one scholarly and one creative text.

Obligatory assignments:

- Two individual written assignments

- One group report from the writing group to the teacher.

- Participation in writing group between lectures.

Approved obligatory assignments are valid for 2 semesters (the semester in which the approval is given and the following semester).

Compulsory assignments

• Two written assignments
• One group report
• Participation in writing group between lectures

Recommended previous knowledge

Basic level courses in Scandinavian studies of 45-60 ECTS, or equivalent.

Course materials

The reading list will be announced at the beginning of the semester.

Credit reductions