SSP10625 Spanish Linguistics I: Morphemes, Words and Phrases (Autumn 2026)

• Mandatory course in the One-year Spanish Programme (full-time and part-time).
• Mandatory course in the 60 ECTS part of the Bachelor's Programme in Languages for students with Spanish as one of their chosen languages.

• One-year Spanish Programme, full-time: 1 semester (autumn).
• One-year Spanish Programme, part-time: 3. semester (autumn).
• Bachelor's Programme in Languages with Spanish as one of the chosen languages: 1. or 3. semester (autumn).

Knowledge

The student

• has basic knowledge of Spanish linguistics, including language learning and linguistic variation
• is familiar with key concepts, methods and theories in linguistics
• has knowledge of word classes, the structure of words and conjugation patterns in Spanish
• has knowledge of the phrase structure of the language
• has some knowledge of the Spanish language's tense and mode system (including aspect) and how it is used
• has some knowledge of embodied cognition in relation to language, language learning and linguistics
• has some knowledge of Spanish and Norwegian in contrastive features
• is familiar with concepts within Spanish morphology and syntax
• is familiar with concepts in Spanish phonetics and phonology
• is familiar with central dictionaries, reference grammars and other language tools
• is familiar with language technology and the use of digital tools

Skills

The student

• has good reading and listening comprehension and can express him- or herself orally and in writing in Spanish
• can reason about different word classes and describe the word structure, inflection patterns and some syntactic functions in Spanish
• can describe simple texts from different linguistic perspectives
• can reason about the use of different verb tenses and modes (including aspect) in Spanish
• can produce oral and written texts about own language learning process with linguistic terminology
• can use central dictionaries, reference grammars and other language tools
• can use and familiarize themselves with digital tools to learn more about the Spanish language

General Competence

The student

• can acquire language competence and linguistic competence independently and maintain and further develop these in Spanish and other languages,
• can acquire relevant subject matter on your own or in collaboration with others

The course is structured with lectures where students are expected to actively engage in discussions and conversations about the subject matter, as well as in developing their own and others' linguistic skills and insights. Individual and small group assignments are also planned. The primary language of instruction will be Spanish. It is also expected that students allocate time for pre- and post-lecture work.

Course content will be available on a digital learning platform and through online teaching and guidance.

Self-study is a crucial part of students' work, and it is therefore assumed that students independently acquire a significant portion of the course material. This includes forming study groups and working independently with authentic texts, such as reading Spanish-language newspapers and watching Spanish-language programs on TV or the internet.

A log book with documentation and reflection notes on one's own learning is delivered weekly in the learning platform, after further instructions given in the platform.

Submissions for the log book must be submitted by set deadlines.

The required coursework is assessed as approved / not approved. The required coursework must be approved before the student can sit for the exam.

Individual written examination on paper at the campus in Halden. Duration: 4 hours.

No aids allowed.

Grading scale: A-F.

As the general rule, the written examination takes place on campus. It is possible to apply on a separate form to take the written examination at another approved location, if, among other things, the time difference and the possibility of necessary communication with the external exam location allow for it.

Feedback from our students is crucial for us to be able to offer the best possible courses and study programs. This course is evaluated in the following way:

• Mid-semester evaluation and ongoing evaluation/final evaluation

The results are processed by/in:

• Teaching group
• Head of studies
• Programme committee