Course - Sociolinguistic theory - SPRÅK3100
SPRÅK3100 - Sociolinguistic theory
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: Home examination
Grade: Letter grades
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home examination | 100/100 | 7 days |
Course content
The course deals with sociolinguistic theory and methods. The content may focus on the historical development of the discipline as well as more recent directions and approaches. Insight into theoretical and methodological aspects within Sociolinguistics will enable students to pursue an academically well-grounded and up-to-date master's thesis project in this discipline.
Learning outcome
Knowledge
Candidates who have passed this course
- have knowledge of the central questions in sociolinguistic theory
- have in-depth knowledge of selected theoretical issues in Sociolinguistics
- have knowledge of methods used in Sociolinguistics
Skills
Candidates who have passed this course
- are able to give an informative and independent discussion of a specified problem within the chosen area of study
General competence
Candidates who have passed this course
- are able to combine and process academic material and elaborate an academic presentation
Learning methods and activities
Lectures, seminars. Students are required to use the course learning platform regularly.
Approved obligatory assignments are valid for 2 semesters (the semester in which the approval is given, plus the following semester). Classes will be taught in English and/or Norwegian.
Students admitted to an English program shall, as a rule, do the obligatory assignments in English. Students admitted to a Norwegian/Scandinavian studies program shall, as a rule, do the obligatory assignments in Norwegian.
Compulsory assignments
- Written and/or oral exercises
Further on evaluation
Assessment: Home exam, 7 days, 2500-3000 words.
Students admitted to an English program should answer the exam in English. Students admitted to a Norwegian/Scandinavian studies program should answer the exam in Norwegian.
Information about which dictionaries students are allowed to consult during the exam will be available in the reading list for English at the beginning of the semester.
Recommended previous knowledge
Undergraduate language and linguistics courses.
It is expected that students who will be completing the course work and exam in English have a good command of the English language, enabling them to communicate well at an academic level. The level of English proficiency should be at least B2, preferably C1, using the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages scale.
Course materials
Curriculum/reading list will be available at the beginning of the semester.
No
Version: 1
Credits:
7.5 SP
Study level: Second degree level
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: AUTUMN 2022
Language of instruction: Norwegian
Location: Trondheim
- English Language
- English
- English Linguistics
- Linguistics
- Scandinavian Language and Literature
- Scandinavian Linguistics
- Language Studies
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Language and Literature
Examination
Examination arrangement: Home examination
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
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Autumn
ORD
Home examination
100/100
Release
2022-12-03Submission
2022-12-10
09:00
INSPERA
12:00 -
Room Building Number of candidates -
Spring
ORD
Home examination
100/100
Release
2023-05-24Submission
2023-06-02
09:00
INSPERA
12:00 -
Room Building Number of candidates
- * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
For more information regarding registration for examination and examination procedures, see "Innsida - Exams"