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TEGN1106

Language and communication 1

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Credits 7.5
Level Foundation courses, level I
Course start Spring 2025
Duration 1 semester
Language of instruction English, norwegian and norwegian Sign Language
Location Trondheim
Examination arrangement Home examination

About

About the course

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

Further on evaluation

Home exam, 3 days. All examination aids allowed.

Specific conditions

Compulsory activities from previous semester may be approved by the department. It is not possible for students who have passed the exam in TEGN1106 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 submit the exam in a semester where this course is not taught; 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)

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

Course code Reduction From
TEGN2001 7.5 sp Autumn 2021
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.

Subject areas

  • Norwegian Sign Language and Interpreting

Contact information

Examination

Examination

Examination arrangement: Home examination
Grade: Letter grades

Ordinary examination - Spring 2025

Home examination
Weighting 100/100 Date Release 2025-05-12
Submission 2025-05-15
Time Release 09:00
Submission 12:00
Duration 3 days Exam system Inspera Assessment

Re-sit examination - Summer 2025

Home examination
Weighting 100/100 Duration 3 days Exam system Inspera Assessment