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NORD2242 - Syntax

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Examination arrangement

Examination arrangement: School exam
Grade: Letter grades

Evaluation Weighting Duration Grade deviation Examination aids
School exam 100/100 4 hours E

Course content

This course equips students with a solid competence in language structure analysis and insight into aspects of language acquisition (first and second language acquisition). The student learns how to analyze structural differences and similarities between languages via an introduction to the generative framework of principles and parameters, with an emphasis on syntactical analysis.

Learning outcome

Candidates will have obtained the following qualifications after successfully completing this course:

Knowledge:

The candidate has:

  • knowledge of central concepts, theories and models of analysis within a generative framework (specifically Principles and Parameters Theory)
  • insight into theories of universal grammar as an innate cognitive endowment
  • knowledge of the syntactic makeup of a variety of different sentence types
  • knowledge of structural differences between Norwegian and other languages
  • knowledge of the interplay between syntax and semantics

Skills:

The candidate can:

  • make use of the theoretical analytical apparatus in a creative and independent manner
  • master the most important concepts and methods of analysis within generative syntax
  • develop and discuss syntactical analyses of central Norwegian sentence types
  • analyze a selection of structural differences and similarities between Norwegian and other languages
  • produce knowledge both orally and in writing

Learning methods and activities

Lectures and 4 written assignments or oral presentations.

Obligatory assignments: 4 approved assignments.

Approved obligatory assignments are valid for 2 semesters (the semester in which the approval is given, plus the following semester).

Compulsory assignments

  • Four approved compulsory assignments

Course materials

A reading list will be available at the beginning of the semester.

Credit reductions

Course code Reduction From To
NORD2308 7.5 AUTUMN 2012
NORX2308 7.5 AUTUMN 2012
NORX2242 7.5 AUTUMN 2013
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Facts

Version: 1
Credits:  7.5 SP
Study level: Intermediate course, level II

Coursework

Term no.: 1
Teaching semester:  SPRING 2025

Language of instruction: Norwegian

Location: Trondheim

Subject area(s)
  • Scandinavian Language and Literature
Contact information
Course coordinator:

Department with academic responsibility
Department of Language and Literature

Timetable

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Examination

Examination arrangement: School exam

Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
Autumn ORD School exam 100/100 E 2024-10-09 09:00 INSPERA
Room Building Number of candidates
SL310 hvit sone Sluppenvegen 14 1
SL310 turkis sone Sluppenvegen 14 1
Spring ORD School exam 100/100 E 2025-05-19 09:00 INSPERA
Room Building Number of candidates
SL410 blå sone Sluppenvegen 14 9
  • * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
Examination

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