Course - Linguistic Theory - SPRÅK8892
SPRÅK8892
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.
Linguistic Theory
Lessons are not given in the academic year 2025/2026
Credits
5
Level
Doctoral degree level
Language of instruction
English and norwegian
Location
Trondheim
About
About the course
Course content
This course offers certain specialized topics in language theory, interpreted in a broad sense (e.g. in phonetics, syntax, pragmatics, language and cognition, translation, language learning, language change, sosiolinguistics, etc.). The content will vary according to the candidates interests and projects.
The course is not offered on a yearly basis. If the course is offered information will be announced at the Faculty's web site.
Learning outcome
The candidate has knowledge of key linguistic theories relevant to their own project.
Learning methods and activities
Lectures/ seminars.
Compulsory assignments
- Participation
Required previous knowledge
Requires admission to a PhD programme.
Course materials
Reading list to be announced.
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From |
|---|---|---|
| SPRÅK8873 | 5 sp | Spring 2023 |
Subject areas
- The Humanities
- Language Studies