NOII_13 Nynorsk and dialects today

Faculty of Arts
Autumn 2023
Extent and Intensity
1/1/0. 3 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Tomáš Bratina, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Mgr. Tomáš Bratina, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
doc. PhDr. Miluše Juříčková, CSc.
Department of German, Scandinavian and Netherland Studies – Faculty of Arts
Contact Person: doc. PhDr. Miluše Juříčková, CSc.
Supplier department: Department of German, Scandinavian and Netherland Studies – Faculty of Arts
Timetable
Wed 10:00–11:40 G24, except Wed 15. 11.
Prerequisites
An advanced knowledge of Norwegian is required.
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is only offered to the students of the study fields the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
At the end of this course, the student will be able to use Nynorsk in writing and speaking, mainly passively. This course focuses on the history and present of Nynorsk. Nynorsk, one of the two official written standards of the Norwegian language, has an irreplaceable place and a rich tradition in the literary and cultural spheres.
Learning outcomes
After completing the course, the student will be able to:
- identify and summarize important features of the historical development of Nynorsk;
- use Nynorsk in writing and speaking, especially passively.
Syllabus
  • The ideals of Ivar Aasen and his successors.
  • The development of Nynorsk from the beginning of the 20th century to the present day.
  • Morphological characteristics of Nynorsk: verbs, nouns, pronouns.
  • Relationship between spoken and written Nynorsk and dialects.
Literature
    recommended literature
  • LINDH, Knut. Bokmål-nynorsk ordbok. 1. utg. Oslo: Cappelen Damm, 2010, 385 s. ISBN 9788202284114. info
  • JANSSON, Benthe Kolberg and Roger LOCKERTSEN. Pa godt nynorsk :nynorsk som sidemal for vidaregaande skole. 4. oppl. Oslo: Norske Samlaget, 1998, 192 s. ISBN 82-521-4515-9. info
  • MÆHLUM, Brit and Unn RØYNELAND. Det norske dialektlandskapet : innføring i studiet av dialekter. 2. utgave. [Oslo]: Cappelen Damm Akademisk, 2023, 198 stran. ISBN 9788202746568. info
  • TORP, Arne and Lars S. VIKØR. Hovuddrag i norsk språkhistorie. 2. utg. [Oslo]: Ad Notam Gyldendal, 1996, 342 s. ISBN 82-417-0444-5. info
Teaching methods
The course is based on methods of presentation, analysis and synthesis of knowledge. Presentation in the form of individual student work and discussion in a seminar group.
Assessment methods
written test
Language of instruction
Norwegian
Further Comments
Study Materials
The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2006, Autumn 2006, Spring 2009, Autumn 2012.
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