Course content

TEGN1106 is based on TEGN1100, TEGN1101 and TEGN1102. A central theme here is multilingualism and linguistic variation, both in the deaf community and in the larger Norwegian community. We will be working on the topic language andpower, from a majority vs. minority perspective. We will also be addressing topics such as the impact of language environments on language acquisition, speech acts,linguistic structures and processes involved in creating meaning. Students will also work on their own linguistic resources in Norwegian sign language, spoken Norwegian, and written Norwegian, and be made aware of how they can be used in different situations.

Learning outcome

Candidates:

- know about linguistic variation in the deaf community

- have detailed knowledge of language and power from a minority vs. majority perspective

- can analyse and find meaning in Norwegian discourse

Learning methods and activities

• Lectures, teamwork and discussions,
• 80% compulsory attendance. (Failure to comply with this can be compensated in accordance with instructions from the teacher.)
• 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

• Read and summarize academic texts in writing, in preparation for the written home exam
• Make a presentation (e.g.a blog, podcast, kronikk, etc.) on the theme of language and power
• 80% compulsory attendance
• Read and summarize academic texts in writing, in preparation for the written home exam
• Make a presentation (e.g.a blog, podcast, kronikk, etc.) on the theme of language and power
• 80% compulsory attendance

Specific conditions

Recommended previous knowledge

TEGN1102: Language and multimodal communication

Required previous knowledge

Requires admission to the BA-program in Norwegian Sign Language or the one-year program in Norwegian Sign Language.

Course materials

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

Credit reductions