Course - Norwegian Sign Language 1 - TEGN1100
TEGN1100 - Norwegian Sign Language 1
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: Oral examination
Grade: Letter grades
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oral examination | 100/100 | 10 minutes | E |
Course content
In TEGN1100 students will acquire basic skills in Norwegian Sign Language, enabling them to conduct simple conversations on everyday themes. Focus is on developing basic skills in communicating in Norwegian Sign Language by acquiring a set of basic signs and grammatical structures in order to be able to construct simple utterances. Students are also introduced to the different manual alphabets, and number and counting systems used in Norwegian Sign Language. Central in TEGN1100 is to learn strategies to communicate and interact on visual conditions.
Learning outcome
Candidates
- have knowledge about different strategies for visual communication
- have knowledge about different manual alphabets, and number and counting systems used in Norwegian Sign Language
- can use simple sentence patterns and phrases they have learnt to conduct simple conversations on central everyday themes such as family, background, education, studying and leisure interests
- has basic skills in using manual alphabets and number signs
- can understand the most frequent sign vocabulary and common phrases regarding central everyday themes
Learning methods and activities
- Communication exercises, to understand and produce Norwegian Sign Language. Log writing. Participation in recommended signed language arenas in Trondheim.
- 80% compulsory attendance. (Failure to comply with this can be compensated in accordance with instructions from the teacher).
- Approved obligatory assignments are valid for 2 semesters (the semester in which the approval is given, plus the following semester). All obligatory assignments must be completed in the same semester.
Compulsory assignments
- Practical test (comprehension and production skills)
- Practical test (comprehension and production skills)
- Oral presentation in group
- A text describing the student`s language acquisition and development
- 80% compulsory attendance
Further on evaluation
Individual oral exam, a signed language dialogue (up to 10 minutes) between one student and one teacher. No examination aids allowed.
It is not possible for students who have passed the exam in TEGN1100 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.
Specific conditions
Admission to a programme of study is required:
Norwegian Sign Language (LTBATGTOLK)
Norwegian Sign Language (LTTEGN)
Primary and Lower Secondary Teacher Education for Years 1-7 (MGLU1-7) - some programmes
Primary and Lower Secondary Teacher Education for Years 5-10 (MGLU5-10) - some programmes
Required previous knowledge
Requires admission to the BA-program in Norwegian Sign Language, the one-year program in Norwegian Sign Language or the Teachers' Training Program.
Course materials
The reading list will be announced at the beginning of the semester
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4TGE1 | 15.0 | AUTUMN 2019 | |
| LTOT1001 | 15.0 | AUTUMN 2019 |
No
Version: 1
Credits:
15.0 SP
Study level: Foundation courses, level I
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: AUTUMN 2023
Language of instruction: Norwegian, Norwegian Sign Language
Location: Trondheim
- Norwegian Sign Language and Interpreting
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Language and Literature
Examination
Examination arrangement: Oral examination
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
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Autumn
ORD
Oral examination
100/100
E
2023-12-04 - 2023-12-08
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Room Building Number of candidates - Spring UTS Oral examination 100/100 E
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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"