Course - Language and communication 3 - TEGN2006
Language and communication 3
About
About the course
Course content
TEGN2006 is based on TEGN2000, TEGN2011 and TEGN2012. Here students will continue to develop their knowledge about, and skills in, using language in general, and Norwegian Sign Language and Norwegian in particular. Students will participate in formal and informal conversations and discussions on a variety of themes in Norwegian Sign Language, to learn to adapt their communication to different people and situations. Students will also begin work on a literature review as preparation for their Bachelor’s thesis.
Learning outcome
Candidates
- Can understand Norwegian Sign Language produced in normal tempo provided they are used to the speaker's idiolect
- Can express themselves in Norwegian Sign Language that is mainly free from disturbing mistakes
- Can participate in conversations and discussions in Norwegian Sign Language
- Can communicate knowledge about language and communication in Norwegian Sign Language and Norwegian
- Can plan and conduct a small literature study on a topic relevant to the course
- Have knowledge about the basic differences between direct communication and interpreter mediated communication
Learning methods and activities
- Lectures, group discussions, literature search, planning a literature study, exercises, develop own linguistic abilities.
- 80% compulsory attendance.
- 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
- 80% compulsory attendance
- A written plan for a study
- Annotated bibliography
- Presentation in Norwegian Sign Language
- Sign language activity
Further on evaluation
Individual oral exam, in the form of a conversation (up to 15 minutes) about the topic of their upcoming BA project. No examination aids are allowed, with the exception of one page of notes that will be clarified during lectures.
Specific conditions
It is not possible for students who have passed the exam in TEGN2006 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)
Recommended previous knowledge
Completed and passed the first two years of the BA-program in Norwegian Sign Language, or the equivalent from another educational institution in Norway. Requires admission to the BA-program in Norwegian Sign Language.
Required previous knowledge
Completed and passed the first two years of the BA-program in Norwegian Sign Language, or the equivalent from another educational institution in Norway, except Examen Philosophicum. Requires admission to the BA-program in Norwegian Sign Language
Course materials
The reading list will be announced at the beginning of the semester
Subject areas
- Norwegian Sign Language and Interpreting