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NORD2311

Variation, Structure and Theory: Norwegian as a Second Language

This course is no longer taught and is only available for examination.

Credits 7.5
Level Intermediate course, level II
Language of instruction Norwegian
Location Trondheim
Examination arrangement School exam

About

About the course

Course content

This course gives an introduction to second language acquisition and interlanguage varieties. Different second language acquisition theories will be introduced and applied in practical analyses of various immigrant learner varieties of the Norwegian language. The main emphasis is on the investigation and analysis of the language system itself (morphology, syntax, and semantics), but communicative and societal aspects concerning second language acquisition are also addressed.

Learning outcome

Candidates will have obtained the following qualifications after successfully completing this course:

Knowledge:

The candidate has:

  • knowledge of second language acquisition, and how it differs from first language acquisition.
  • knowledge of what a second language is, and the characteristics of interlanguage varieties
  • knowledge of central concepts, theories, and models of analysis in second language research, with special emphasis on generative approaches
  • insight into different theories on the role of universal grammar in second language acquisition
  • knowledge of central structural phenomena within the subject area Norwegian as a second language
  • knowledge of central methodological current problems related to data collection and work with informants

Skills:

The candidate can:

  • make use of the theoretical apparatus of analysis in a creative and independent manner
  • master the most important concepts and methods of analysis within generative approaches to second language acquisition
  • provide justified analyses of central phenomena related to second language acquisition
  • produce their knowledge orally and in writing

Learning methods and activities

Teaching form: lectures and written assignments. Students are expected to master and apply the analytical tools they acquire in an independent manner. Students are required to submit 4 written assignments and will receive feedback on the work submitted.

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

Compulsory assignments

  • Four approved written assignments.

Further on evaluation

Obligatory activities from a previous semester may be approved by the department.

Course materials

A reading list will be available at the beginning of the semester.

Credit reductions

Course code Reduction From
NORX2311 7.5 sp Autumn 2010
This course has academic overlap with the course in the table above. If you take overlapping courses, you will receive a credit reduction in the course where you have the lowest grade. If the grades are the same, the reduction will be applied to the course completed most recently.

Subject areas

  • Norwegian as a Second Language
  • Scandinavian Linguistics

Contact information

Department with academic responsibility

Department of Language and Literature

Examination

Examination

Examination arrangement: School exam
Grade: Letter grades

Ordinary examination - Autumn 2025

School exam
Weighting 100/100 Examination aids Code E Date 2025-10-08 Time 09:00 Duration 4 hours Exam system Inspera Assessment
Place and room for 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.

Sluppenvegen 14
Room SL310 turkis sone
1 candidate

Ordinary examination - Spring 2026

School exam
Weighting 100/100 Examination aids Code E Duration 4 hours Exam system Inspera Assessment Place and room Not specified yet.