Course content

The course gives a theoretical specialization in one or more topics in Scandinavian linguistics. The course explores a topic in one subfield of linguistics (e.g. grammar, pragmatics, sociolinguistics), or an interdisciplinary topic spanning more than one of those subfields. The course may build upon themes explored in lower-level courses.

Learning outcome

Knowledge

Candidates who have passed this course:

• have in-depth understanding of a topic of central importance in Scandinavian linguistics
• have critical insight into scientific approaches and methods relevant to the analysis of the subject material

Skills

Candidates who have passed this course:

• can use relevant theoretical notions and specialist scientific literature from the relevant discipline(s)
• are able to write substantial analytical and/or argumentative texts according to academic norms for the use of sources, quotations, references etc.

Learning methods and activities

Lectures and/or seminars. Obligatory assignments: 1 written/oral assignment. Approved obligatory assignments are valid for 2 semesters (the semester in which the approval is given, plus the following semester).

Compulsory assignments

• 1 written/oral assignment

Specific conditions

Recommended previous knowledge

Undergraduate language and linguistics courses.

Required previous knowledge

Admission to the MA program in Scandinavian studies or the five-year teaching education program with an integrated master's degree in Scandinavian Studies.

Course materials

The reading list will be made available at the beginning of the semester.