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Å lese Norge. Norsk litteratur i omsetting

Program of study: 
Reading Norway. Norwegian literature in translation
Level of study: 
Foundation level (bachelor’s degree level)
Credits: 
15
Duration: 
1 semester
Year: 
2017
Number of students: 
30
Type of study: 
Further education (bachelor's degree level)
Study mode
Part-time
Admission and rating

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About

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“Reading Norway. Norwegian literature on translation" is open to all students who are interested in learning about Norwegian literary and cultural history, regardless of their study programme. The course offers an overview of Norwegian literature in English translation from the Viking age up till today. The course aims to put Norwegian literary works in the broader historical and cultural context of the development of European literature, and welcomes cross-cultural approaches.

Learning outcome

After completing the programme, the student:

  • possesses knowledge about key themes, authors and periods of Norwegian literature
  • has developed and is able to express a critical view on a literary work and to make comparisons with the student’s own literature and culture       

 

Learning outcome knowledge

After completing the program, the student has:

  • basic knowledge of Norwegian culture, history and society
  • basic knowledge of norms and standards of literary analysis
Learning outcome skills

After completing the programme, the student is able to:       

  • put Norwegian works and authors in their respective historical period
  • analyse a literary text in the light of its historical and cultural background
  • interpret cultural and social phenomena and texts from Norway
Learning outcome qualification

Å kunne bruke kunnskapar og ferdigheiter på ein sjølvstendig måte i ulike situasjonar gjennom å vise samarbeidsevne, ansvarskjensle, evne til refleksjon og kritisk tenking i utdannings- og yrkessamanheng

Content structure

12 teaching sessions of 3 hours. Sessions will include lectures and team work. Students are required to attend at least 75% of the classes.

Å lese Noreg. Norsk litteratur i omsettjing
Title: 
Å lese Noreg. Norsk litteratur i omsettjing
Information

Å lese Noreg. Norsk litteratur i omsetjing er ope for alle studentar som ønskjer å lære om norsk litteratur og kulturhistorie, uavhengig av studieprogram. Etter å ha fullført NLIT101 skal studenten:

  • ha brei kunnskap om sentrale tema, forfattarar og periodar i norsk litteratur
  • ha grunnleggjande kunnskapar om norsk, kultur, historie og samfunn
  • kunne analysere tekstar med vekt på tekstens historiske og kulturelle bakgrunn
Course2017 Autumn
NLIT101 Reading Norway. Norwegian literature in translation
15
Sum (15 total)15
Professional training

Ingen

Anna
12 teaching sessions of 3 hours. Students are required to attend at least 75% of classes.
Evaluation

The course will be evaluated in accordance with the University College’s routines for quality assurance.

Ansvarleg
Geir Hjorthol