Course - Linguistic Theory and Comparative Grammar - SPRÅK3210
SPRÅK3210 - Linguistic Theory and Comparative Grammar
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: Assignment
Grade: Letter grades
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assignment | 100/100 | 1 semesters |
Course content
The course addresses how languages are structured and how languages differ from the point of view of contemporary linguistic theory. The comparative component will focus mainly on Norwegian and English, but other languages may be included. Issues to be explored include ways of understanding grammatical variation between different languages and varieties and implications for language learning.
Learning outcome
Knowledge
Candidates who have passed this course have
- good knowledge of theories about language structure and linguistic variation, primarily (but not exclusively) based on comparative data from Norwegian and English
- good insight regarding how various linguistic approaches seek to explain basic facts and properties in natural language
- good insight into a selection of current problems and debates in linguistic theory
- good knowledge of methods of analysis and argumentation in linguistic theory
Skills
Candidates who have passed this course are able to
- analyze language structure and linguistic variation, primarily based on comparative data from Norwegian and English
- argue and reason explicitly concerning analyses of language structure and linguistic variation
- find and use relevant data in order to illustrate and investigate theoretical claims and models
Learning methods and activities
Lectures, seminars, individual projects. Students are required to use the course learning platform regularly.
Students should expect that this 7.5 credit course equates with approximately 10 hours of work per week, including teaching time.
Approved obligatory assignment is valid for 2 semesters (the semester in which the approval is given, plus the following semester).
The required readings are in English and classes will be taught in English. Students admitted to an English program shall, as a rule, do the obligatory assignments in English. Students admitted to a Norwegian/Scandinavian studies program shall, as a rule, do the obligatory assignments in Norwegian.
Compulsory assignments
- Written work which is equivalent to 2000 words, with the possible inclusion of an oral component
Further on evaluation
Assessment: Term paper (approx. 4000 words).
Students admitted to an English program should answer the exam in English. Students admitted to a Norwegian/Scandinavian studies program should answer the exam in Norwegian.
It is not possible for students who have passed the exam in SPRÅK3210 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 submit the exam in a semester where this course is not taught; however, they will not receive any supervision.
Recommended previous knowledge
Undergraduate language and linguistics courses.
It is expected that students who will be completing the course work and exam in English have a good command of the English language, enabling them to communicate well at an academic level. The level of English proficiency should be at least B2, preferably C1, using the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages scale.
Course materials
Curriculum/reading list will be made available at the beginning of the semester.
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENG3122 | 7.5 | AUTUMN 2016 |
No
Version: 1
Credits:
7.5 SP
Study level: Second degree level
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: SPRING 2025
Language of instruction: English
Location: Trondheim
- English Language
- English
- English Linguistics
- Linguistics
- Scandinavian Language and Literature
- Scandinavian Linguistics
- Language Studies
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Language and Literature
Examination
Examination arrangement: Assignment
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
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Autumn
UTS
Assignment
100/100
Release
2024-10-05Submission
2024-10-07
09:00
INSPERA
12:00 -
Room Building Number of candidates -
Spring
ORD
Assignment
100/100
Release
2025-05-11Submission
2025-05-12
09:00
INSPERA
12:00 -
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.
For more information regarding registration for examination and examination procedures, see "Innsida - Exams"