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NORD2315 - Norwegian as a second language: cross-linguistic perspectives

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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

The course deals with and develops those aspects of Norwegian as a second language that are difficult from a second language perspective. Norwegian is described from a cross- and multilinguistic perspective. A systematic and typological description of global languages, as well as Norwegian from a contrastive perspective in relation to significant minority languages is emphasized. Interlanguages as a concept is emphasized, along with an introduction to the linguistic background for this concept.

Learning outcome

Knowledge

The candidate:

  • has an understanding of how language can be described and compared with regard to typological perspectives
  • is familiar with key issues, theories, problems, processes, and tools in cross-linguistic descriptions, and can relate these to the acquisition of a new language
  • has good knowledge of Norwegian language structure seen in a comparative perspective with particular emphasis on traits that are regarded as generally difficult for second language learners
  • can analyze and describe second language learners' interlanguage as well as develop plausible hypotheses concerning the source of certain linguistic differences

Skills

The candidate:

  • can define and apply basic concepts within linguistic analysis
  • is familiar with and can use the tools of the discipline to describe and compare key features of different languages
  • can perform linguistic analyses of an interlanguage
  • can assess the subject matter in relation to language learning and language teaching
  • can use his or her knowledge of language differences actively in planning, organizing, and implementing teaching of Norwegian as a second language
  • can present the material orally and in writing

Learning methods and activities

Lectures and seminars. The obligatory written assignment must be submitted and approved before the student is permitted to take the written examination. The written assignment should be approx. 1500 words. Approved obligatory assignments are valid for 2 semesters (the semester in which the approval is given, plus the following semester).

Compulsory assignments

  • One written assignment

Further on evaluation

Obligatory activities from a previous semester may be approved by the department.

Course materials

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

Credit reductions

Course code Reduction From To
AVS2219 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)
  • Norwegian as a Second Language
  • 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 2024-10-10 09:00 INSPERA
Room Building Number of candidates
SL310 lilla sone Sluppenvegen 14 8
Spring ORD School exam 100/100 E INSPERA
Room Building Number of candidates
  • * 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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