Application deadline

Type of course

Admission requirements

A bachelor's degree (180 ECTS), or equivalent qualification, in Russian or Russian Studies (with specialization in Russian) with a minimum of 80 ECTS in the Russian coursework. An average grade equivalent to C for the bachelor degree is required. For more information, please contact the Student Advisor.

Code: 9371 (Nordic applicants)

Course content

Objectives of the course

After completing the course you will have acquired the following knowledge and abilities:

Knowledge

You have:

• knowledge about recent advances in Russian linguistics and a good understanding of the core ideas of cognitive linguistics.

Abilities

You can:

• write academically: formulate research questions and hypotheses and collect and analyse data from electronic corpora
• structure a linguistic argument
• use theoretical literature in linguistic research

Language of instruction and examination

Teaching methods

Classes include a seminar, based on the readings and practical exercises (problem sets). Each student has to choose and present (~30 min.) one of the papers from the list. Students are also required to hand in two questions for every paper discussed in class in written form at the beginning of the class. The problem sets are small sets of data that students and professors analyze together. All students must prepare all problem sets before class. After class, the students write up their own analysis (1-2 pages), which is handed in the following week.

The course will be evaluated once every second year.

Information to incoming exchange students

This course is available for inbound exchange students.

This course is open for inbound exchange student who meets the admission requirements. Please see the Admission requirements.

Do you have questions about this module? Please check the following website to contact the course coordinator for exchange students at the faculty: INBOUND STUDENT MOBILITY: COURSE COORDINATORS AT THE FACULTIES | UiT

Assessment

Coursework requirements:

The following coursework requirements must be approved in order to take the final exam:

• One school test in class, and 70 % of the problem sets handed in within the weekly deadline.

Assessment method:

• A home assignment on an individually selected topic related to the syllabus. The topic should be decided in agreement with the teacher at the beginning of the semester.

Examination language(s): The home examination can be written in Norwegian, English or in Russian.

Performance in the course will be assessed with the grades A-F. Grades are A-E for passed and F for failed. A re-sit examination is offered in the event of an F-grade. The deadline to register for re-sit examination is January 15th for the autumn semester and August 15th for the spring semester.

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