Course content

TEGN1103 is based on TEGN1100. Here, students will develop and expand their vocabulary in Norwegian Sign Language and develop their grammatical repertoire in order to be able to describe, tell about and explain everyday events. In addition, students will develop their ability to discuss current events and express themselves in a more varied way. Focus is on developing the ability to understand Norwegian Sign Language, both formal and informal language use.

Learning outcome

Candidates

- can prepare and deliver a simple presentation in clear Norwegian Sign Language that is simple to understand, and tries to use the grammar of Norwegian Sign Language

- can describe things that have happened to them and briefly describe and justify their meanings and plans

- can understand the main parts of a clearly presented Norwegian Sign Language discourse about known themes, current events and things of a personal/professional interest when the interlocutor signs clearly and adapts the tempo

- can participate in conversations on known themes, current events and things of a personal/professional interest without having to prepare

Learning methods and activities

Communication excercises, to understand and produce Norwegian Sign Language. Video exercises to prepare students for the video exam. Participation in recommended signed language arenas in Trondheim. Compulsory assignments: 80% compulsory attendance. (Failure to comply with this can be compensated in accordance with instructions from the teacher.) 1.Glossary and comprehension test. 2.Video assignment. 3.Written assignment built upon assignment 2. Approved obligatory assignments are valid for 2 semesters (the semester in which the approval is given, plus the following semester). All obligatory assignments must be completed in the same semester.

Compulsory assignments

• Glossary test
• Video assignment
• Video assignment
• 80% compulsory attendance

Specific conditions

Required previous knowledge

Requires admission to the BA-program in Norwegian Sign Language or the one-year program in Norwegian Sign Language. Completed Norwegian Sign Language 1 (TEGN1100).

Course materials

The reading list will be announced at the beginning of the semester

Credit reductions