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NORD3103

Special Subject in Scandinavian Literature

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Credits 7.5
Level Second degree level
Course start Autumn 2024
Duration 1 semester
Language of instruction Norwegian
Location Trondheim
Examination arrangement Home examination

About

About the course

Course content

The course NORD3103 is a specialized subject focusing on a central Nordic author's work. Students read 4-5 literary works and 200-300 pages of biographical work, theory, secondary- and scholarly literature.

Learning outcome

Knowledge:

  • the candidate has detailed insight into a central Nordic author's work, its reception history, and the period the author was active

Skills:

The candidate is able to

  • provide a cohesive presentation of a central Nordic author's work
  • analyze one (or more) works in light of the author's key characteristics
  • utilize and demonstrate knowledge of research into the author's work

Learning methods and activities

Seminars with active student participation.

Course requirements:

- Approved reading list

- Up to 2 approved written assignments (determined by lecturer). Approved obligatory assignment is valid for 2 semesters (the semester in which the approval is given, plus the following semester).

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

Compulsory assignments

  • Approved reading list
  • Up to 2 approved written assignments

Further on evaluation

Assessment: 7-day take-home exam. Scope approx. 4000 words.

Required previous knowledge

Admission to the Master's programme in Scandinavian Studies or Language Studies with Teacher Education.

Course materials

The reading list will be made available at the beginning of the semester.

Subject areas

  • Scandinavian Language and Literature

Contact information

Lecturers

Department with academic responsibility

Department of Language and Literature

Examination

Examination

Examination arrangement: Home examination
Grade: Letter grades

Ordinary examination - Autumn 2024

Home examination
Weighting 100/100 Date Release 2024-12-06
Submission 2024-12-13
Time Release 09:00
Submission 12:00
Duration 7 days Exam system Inspera Assessment

Ordinary examination - Spring 2025

Home examination
Weighting 100/100 Date Release 2025-03-06
Submission 2025-03-13
Time Release 09:00
Submission 12:00
Duration 7 days Exam system Inspera Assessment