NO-421 Norwegian language and text incl. Professional communication, Terminology

The course is connected to the following study programs

• Translation and Professional Communication, Master's programme

Teaching language

Norwegian

Course contents

The course mainly focuses on subjects related to Norwegian, to learn more about the Norwegian language and develop the skills to translate into Norwegian. Subjects like Norwegian grammar, morphology and syntax, Norwegian spelling (including standardization and adapting the spelling of loanwords) will be central to the teaching. Through text-focused working methods, students are able to develop the skills they need for professional language translation. In correlation with this, the students will also use analogue and digital language resources.

Learning outcomes

Knowledge

The student

• has advanced knowledge of Norwegian language and text, especially of issues related to translation and communication.

• has in depth knowledge of relevant aspects of Norwegian professional language and terminology.

• has in depth knowledge of functional aspects of analogue and digital Norwegian language resources.

 

Skills

The student

• can form sentences in idiomatic and formally correct Norwegian.

• can make deliberate and well-motivated choices related to communication and professional language when translating into Norwegian.

• can use analogue and digital language resources in an appropriate manner in Norwegian.

 

General competance

The student

• can utilise their knowledge of the main characteristics of modern Norwegian and the current state of Norway’s linguistic context.

• can handle ethical issues related to the use of Norwegian in professional practice.

Examination requirements

Students must complete and pass two mandatory assignments to be allowed to complete the examination. This will be specified in Canvas.

Teaching methods

Teaching and learning methods consist of a combination of lectures and student participation through for example working with texts, both individually and in groups.
Estimated workload: 270 hours.

Evaluation

The person responsible for the course decides, in cooperation with student representative, the form of student evaluation and whether the course is to have a midway or end of course evaluation in accordance with the quality system for education, chapter 4.1.

Admission for external candidates

No

Offered as Single Standing Module

Yes, if there are places available.

Admission Requirement if given as Single Standing Module

Same admission requirements apply as for the master's programme in Translation and Professional Communication.

Assessment methods and criteria

Individual written home exam lasting two days. Grade A to F.