Course - Special Subject in Scandinavian Linguistics - NORD3104
Special Subject in Scandinavian Linguistics
About
About the course
Course content
The course gives a theoretical specialization in one or more topics in Scandinavian linguistics. The course explores a topic in one subfield of linguistics (e.g. grammar, pragmatics, sociolinguistics), or an interdisciplinary topic spanning more than one of those subfields. The course may build upon themes explored in lower-level courses.
Learning outcome
Knowledge
Candidates who have passed this course:
- have in-depth understanding of a topic of central importance in Scandinavian linguistics
- have critical insight into scientific approaches and methods relevant to the analysis of the subject material
Skills
Candidates who have passed this course:
- can use relevant theoretical notions and specialist scientific literature from the relevant discipline(s)
- are able to write substantial analytical and/or argumentative texts according to academic norms for the use of sources, quotations, references etc.
Learning methods and activities
Lectures and/or seminars.
Obligatory assignments:
- Up to two obligatory written assignments or oral presentations. The requirements for these assignments will be determined by the course instructor, and this information will be made available at the beginning of the semester.
Approved obligatory assignments are valid for 2 semesters (the semester in which the approval is given, plus the following semester).
Compulsory assignments
- 1 written/oral assignment
Further on evaluation
Term paper written in nynorsk (approximately 4000 words). The requirements for the term paper will be made available at the beginning of the semester.
It is not possible for students who have passed the exam in NORD3104 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
Undergraduate language and linguistics courses.
Required previous knowledge
Admission to the MA program in Scandinavian studies or the five-year teaching education program with an integrated master's degree in Scandinavian Studies.
Course materials
The reading list will be made available at the beginning of the semester.
Subject areas
- Scandinavian Language and Literature
- Scandinavian Linguistics
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 Duration 1 semesters Exam system Inspera Assessment