Examination arrangement

Course content

TEGN2003 builds on TEGN2001 and TEGN2000. Here we will continue working with the theme language and power, this time from a majority vs. minority perspective. We will study genre, style and register in Norwegian, and begin to look for equivalent expressions in Norwegian Sign Language. Basic differences between direct communication and interpreter mediated communication, in for example professional discourse, will be studied. Focus will be on developing students' linguistic repertoire and abilities in both Norwegian and Norwegian Sign Language. Teaching methods and activities from TEGN2001 and TEGN2000 will be used here, and in addition students will get an introduction to Braille.

Learning outcome

Candidates

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

- have knowledge about the basic differences between direct communication and interpreter mediated communication

- can work independently in order to develop ther linguistic repertoire and abilities in Norwegian Sign Language and Norwegian, expanding into new domains

- can present knowledge in different ways depending on the situation

- can analyze and find meaning in Norwegian Sign Language discourses

- have knowledge about and can read and write Braille at a beginner level

Learning methods and activities

Lectures, group discussions, excercises, develop own linguistic abilities.

Compulsory assignments:

80% compulsory attendance. (Failure to comply with this can be compensated in accordance with instructions from the teacher.)

1. Presentation regarding development of linguistic repertoire and discourse types. 2. Discourse mapping of a Norwegian Sign Language Discourse. 3. Oral presentation related to language and power. 4. A small examination in reading and writing Braille.

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

• Oral assignment
• Discourse mapping. Written
• Oral assignment
• Braille test
• 80% compulsory attendance

Further on evaluation

Examination in Norwegian Sign Language in groups of 3 to 5 students with individual grades. Students should prepare to participate in a professional conversation (up to 20 minutes) where each student has a short presentation and also actively participates in a discussion on the theme of the presentation. The discussion is lead by the students, the teacher can participate and there is an external examiner present. During the preparation phase all examination aids are allowed, during the conversation no examination aids are allowed.

Specific conditions

Required previous knowledge

TEGN2001, TEGN2000.

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

Course materials

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