NOII_13 Nynorsk and dialects today

Faculty of Arts
Spring 2027
Extent and Intensity
1/1/0. 4 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
In-person direct teaching
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Tomáš Bratina, Ph.D. (lecturer)
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
Prerequisites
Students are expected to have a command of Norwegian at a minimum level of A2 (CEFR).
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is only offered to the students of the study fields the course is directly associated with.
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Abstract
The aim of the course is to introduce students to one of the two standard written varieties of Norwegian, Nynorsk, and to Norwegian dialects.
Learning outcomes

Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to:

  • identify and summarise key features of the historical development of Nynorsk
  • use basic linguistic structures of Nynorsk
  • describe the main groups of Norwegian dialects and their characteristic features
Key topics

The course is divided into two thematic blocks. The first block focuses on acquiring the basics of standard Nynorsk. The second block is devoted to the classification and description of Norwegian dialects.

Block 1

  • The linguistic ideals of Ivar Aasen and his successors. 
  • The development of Nynorsk from the early 20th century to the present day.
  • Morphological characteristics of Nynorsk: verbs, nouns, pronouns.

Block 2

  • The relationship between Nynorsk and Norwegian dialects. 
  • Major differences among Norwegian dialects: Eastern and Western Norwegian dialects.
Study resources and 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
Approaches, practices, and methods used in teaching
lectures and seminars
Method of verifying learning outcomes and course completion requirements
Course completion is based on two components. After the first block, students take a written test assessing their knowledge of Nynorsk as a written standard. After the second block, students give a presentation describing and analysing a selected Norwegian dialect. Regular attendance is also required.
Language of instruction
Norwegian
Further Comments
The course can also be completed outside the examination period.
The course is taught every other week.
The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2006, Autumn 2006, Spring 2009, Autumn 2012, Autumn 2023, Spring 2026.
  • Enrolment Statistics (Spring 2027, recent)
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