Learning outcome

Knowledge:

The course will provide the candidate with knowledge of:

• The dissemination and collection of the principal folk literary genres such as tales, legends and ballads/songs
• The background concerning the collection of folk texts as part of the Norwegian nation-building project in the nineteenth century
• Interpretative theories and approaches to folk literature
• Teaching and disseminating the subject

Course Description

Norwegian folk texts and culture in the nineteenth century, and related theory.

Teaching and Learning Methods

Spring term, 2 hours per week for 15 weeks

The course is included in the Bachelor’s degree in Language and Literature with a specialization in Norwegian.

Assessment Methods

Individual home assignment (roughly 4000 words), which counts for 40%, and a 5-hour final examination which counts for 60 %. Students must receive passing grades in both the home assignment and the final examination in order to receive a passing grade for the course.

Minor adjustments may occur during the academic year, subject to the decision of the Dean