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NORD2315

Norwegian as a second language: cross-linguistic perspectives

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

The course deals with and develops those aspects of Norwegian as a second language that are difficult from a second language perspective. Norwegian is described from a cross- and multilinguistic perspective. A systematic and typological description of global languages, as well as Norwegian from a contrastive perspective in relation to significant minority languages is emphasized. Interlanguages as a concept is emphasized, along with an introduction to the linguistic background for this concept.

Learning outcome

Knowledge

The candidate:

  • has an understanding of how language can be described and compared with regard to typological perspectives
  • is familiar with key issues, theories, problems, processes, and tools in cross-linguistic descriptions, and can relate these to the acquisition of a new language
  • has good knowledge of Norwegian language structure seen in a comparative perspective with particular emphasis on traits that are regarded as generally difficult for second language learners
  • can analyze and describe second language learners' interlanguage as well as develop plausible hypotheses concerning the source of certain linguistic differences

Skills

The candidate:

  • can define and apply basic concepts within linguistic analysis
  • is familiar with and can use the tools of the discipline to describe and compare key features of different languages
  • can perform linguistic analyses of an interlanguage
  • can assess the subject matter in relation to language learning and language teaching
  • can use his or her knowledge of language differences actively in planning, organizing, and implementing teaching of Norwegian as a second language
  • can present the material orally and in writing

Learning methods and activities

Lectures and seminars. The obligatory written assignment must be submitted and approved before the student is permitted to take the written examination. The written assignment should be approx. 1500 words. Approved obligatory assignments are valid for 2 semesters (the semester in which the approval is given, plus the following semester).

Compulsory assignments

  • One written assignment

Further on evaluation

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

Course materials

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

Credit reductions

Course code Reduction From
AVS2219 7.5 sp Autumn 2013
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 Language and Literature

Contact information

Course coordinator

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 2025-10-09 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
8 candidates

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.