1462.19 - Modern Faroese - Syntax (MA)


Course number
1462.19
Title
Modern Faroese - Syntax (MA)
ECTS
10
Prerequisites
BA in Faroese or other equivalent preconditions. This course can also be taken as an individual course with other prerequisites (please refer to the academic programme in force).
Purpose
The student will acquire knowledge about newer and older research results in Faroese syntax.
Content
We will read chapter 5 in Faroese. An Overview and Reference grammar (2004; 2012). The students will furthermore read different recent and older articles about topics in Faroese syntax, and we will read parts of Føroysk mállæra II. Syntaks (manuscript).
Learning and teaching approaches
Lecture, presentations, group-work, discussions.
Learning outcomes
• The students shall be able to work critical with the distributed material. • S/he shall be able to estimate the material • Evaluate and use it in his/her further work with Faroese. In particular when teaching, researching and presenting Faroese.
Assessment method
Written examination, 6 hours.
Examination
External
Bibliography
Faroese. An Overview and Reference Grammar. H. Thráinsson, H. P. Petersen, J. í Lon Jacobsen & Z. S. Hansen. Føroysk mállæra II. Syntaks. H. P. Petersen. Additionally, we will read different articles and other relevant material.
Contact
Hjalmar Páll Petersen