MACREL-NO02 Norwegian Profile - Unit II

Contents and structure

The Norwegian subject profile of the master's in practical/aesthetic subjects and learning processes is a study of text and work with creation and presentation of text. The text concept covers oral and written texts, analogue and digital texts and fictional genres and non-fiction texts. Theory on creation and presentation of oral and written texts and theories on text reception, analysis and interpretation are key to the study. Didactic approaches to text work will be a recurring theme in issues relating to teaching of reading and writing, work with literature, oral and performing forms of expression. Didactic approaches will also be a recurring theme in the work with oral skills, reading and writing as basic skills in other subjects. The Norwegian subject's place in the school, contemporary culture and educational history and text work for the purpose of education and practice of aesthetics and critical evaluation will be key themes in the study. Creative text work will also be a theme. Text studies as a research subject, knowledge of international research of text, theory and methods linked to text research will also be key.

 

The following themes will be emphasised:

• Theory of and work with writing of fiction texts and non-fiction texts
• Text creation theory
• Basic didactic issues and didactic approaches to work with text
• Work with text creation, text communication and text presentation
• Text studies as a research field, scientific theory issues and methods
• Development of own research drafts

Learning Outcome

Knowledge:

The candidate has

• advanced knowledge of literature theory with an emphasis on fictional forms of expression and non-fiction theory
• in-depth knowledge of literature didactics and didactic work with oral and written text creation and communication
• specialised knowledge of different aspects of professional and artistic production and presentation of texts
• in-depth knowledge of text as a research object, scientific approaches and research methods based on the subject area's history, tradition and distinctive nature and place in society

 

Skills

The candidate can

• critically analyse and interpret written, oral and performing texts
• create and communicate texts with different forms of expression in an independent manner
• facilitate pupils' meeting with authors and professional parties in an educational context in an independent manner
• independently evaluate research and development issues raised in research work within text research and design research drafts and research questions for a master's assignment in line with current ethical standards for research

 

General competence

The candidate can

• plan and manage work with creative writing processes
• be a resource in an academic context in issues relating to text knowledge
• develop a research project associated with text knowledge for the purpose of developing relevant issues and research questions in line with current ethical standards for research

Entry requirements

- none

Teaching methods

The working methods in the course of study may include lectures, group discussions, seminars, project-organised learning work and different forms of individual work with supervision and use of internet-based resources. Writing of fiction texts and communication and presentation of oral texts may be included in the study.

Compulsory learning activities

The year plan/semester plan provides detailed information about study requirements that must be met in order to be assessed in the subject. This may include:

• participation in lectures, seminars and meetings and group discussions at the place of study and on the internet
• submission of texts and assignments, reports and reflection notes and presentation and communication of oral texts
• Participation in project work, presentations and supervision

Assessment

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Examination support material

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