Course - Signed language communities in society 2 - TEGN1104
Signed language communities in society 2
Assessments and mandatory activities may be changed until September 20th.
About
About the course
Course content
The course builds on TEGN1101. Whereas TEGN1101 focuses mainly on Norwegian conditions, we now look at hard-of-hearing, deaf and deafblind people as transnational citizens of the world and how their global community is made visible through international organizations and cultural forms of expression. This course also highlights the variation and diversity among hard-of-hearing, deaf and deafblind people, and shows different minorities within the minority. In this course, we also take a closer look at social participation and power, the power of definition and positioning, the differences between hearing and deaf/deafblind people, and show how discrimination can occur in various forms, both consciously and unconsciously. The goal is to give students a comprehensive understanding of sustainability, where social justice is just as important a prerequisite as environmental considerations, and to strengthen their analytical skills and critical reflection in order to contribute to a transition that is both environmentally responsible and inclusive.
Learning outcome
Candidates
- Have knowledge about variation in the deaf community
- Have knowledge of issuses of power, such as positioning and definition power
- Know about international organisations and cultural expressions
- Can describe the possibilities to take part in society on an equal footing for deaf, deaf blind and hearing people
Learning methods and activities
- Lectures, group discussions and class discussions, oral presentations, small written assignments that will help with the home exam.
- Obligatory assignments lead up to and support the written academic text that constitutes the home exam.
- Approved obligatory assignments are valid for three semesters (the semester in which the approval is given, plus the following two semesters). All obligatory assignments must be completed in the same semester.
Compulsory assignments
- Until two mandatory activities
Further on evaluation
Individual, oral examination. Maximum duration 15 minutes.
Specific conditions
It is not possible for students who have passed the exam in TEGN1104 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 take a re-sit exam; however, they will not receive any supervision.
Specific conditions
Admission to a programme of study is required:
Norwegian Sign Language (LTBATGTOLK)
Norwegian Sign Language (LTTEGN)
Recommended previous knowledge
TEGN1101 - Signed language communities in society 1
Course materials
The reading list will be announced at the beginning of the semester
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From |
|---|---|---|
| LTOT1002 | 7.5 sp | Autumn 2019 |
Subject areas
- Norwegian Sign Language and Interpreting