Course - Norwegian as a Literacy Subject - NORD2600
Norwegian as a Literacy Subject
About
About the course
Course content
The course is based on different aspects of literacy, and it revolves around the production, understanding and assessment of various texts. Methods and concepts from linguistics and literature studies will be applied. The course is based on seminars and requires active student participation.
Learning outcome
Knowledge
Candidates who have passed this course can:
- reflect on different topics related to teaching Norwegian in school in a literacy perspective
- explain central concepts and methods of analysis in writing, reading and rhetoric
- explain and evaluate how central concepts and strategies of reading and writing applies in prose and fiction
- explain and reflect on different methods of teaching based on explorations, conversation, and metacognition
Skills
Candidates who have passed this course can:
- make use of various approaches of work and analysis in writing and communicating literature
- develop, explain, and reflect upon a teaching plan for literacy teaching
- use and convey relevant reading strategies in prose and fiction including multimodal texts
- use and diversify various methods of teaching in an appropriate manner
- recognize signs of dyslexia and adjust teaching accordingly
- search for, use and evaluate various scientific texts
Learning methods and activities
The course follows a blended learning design, i.e. a combination of online lessons and campus seminars. Theoretical learning will mostly rely on individual studies and web resources, while campus seminars require active participation.
Obligatory assignments:
- Multiple-choice test
- Article presentation
Approved obligatory assignments are valid for 2 semesters (the semester in which the approval is given, plus the following semester). Obligatory assignments from a previous semester may be approved by the department.
Compulsory assignments
- Multiple-choice test
- Article presentation
Further on evaluation
Examination arrangement: Term paper formed as an academic paper. The multiple-choice test must be passed, and the article presentation accepted in order to submit the term paper.
It is not possible for students who have passed the exam in NORD2600 to retake the exam in a semester where this course is not taught. Students who did not pass the exam, or who did not complete the exam due to illness may submit the exam in a semester where this course is not taught; however, they will not receive any supervision.
Recommended previous knowledge
Basic courses in Scandinavian studies of 45 ECTS or equivalent.
Course materials
The reading list will be available at the beginning of the semester.
Subject areas
- Scandinavian Language and Literature
Contact information
Course coordinator
Department with academic responsibility
Examination
Examination
Ordinary examination - Autumn 2025
Assignment
Submission 2025-12-17 Time Release 09:00
Submission 12:00 Exam system Inspera Assessment