Program Overview

University Program: Íslenska sem annađ mál (Icelandic as a Second Language)

Program Overview

The program in Íslenska sem annađ mál (Icelandic as a Second Language) is designed for students who wish to acquire a thorough understanding of the Icelandic language, literature, and culture. The program is offered by the Hugvísindasviđ (Faculty of Humanities) at Háskóli Íslands (University of Iceland).

Program Structure

The program consists of 180 ECTS credits, which can be completed in three years. The curriculum includes courses in Icelandic language, literature, and culture, as well as courses in linguistics, history, and sociology.

Courses

• Málfrćđi I (Icelandic Grammar I)
• Íslenskt mál I (Icelandic Language I)
• Talţjálfun I (Pronunciation Practice I)
• Málfrćđi II (Icelandic Grammar II)
• Íslenskt mál II (Icelandic Language II)
• Talţjálfun II (Pronunciation Practice II)
• Hljóđ- og hljóđkerfisfrćđi (Phonetics and Phonology)
• Mál og máltileinkun (Language and Language Acquisition)
• Beygingarfrćđi I (Morphology I)
• Málnotkun I (Language Use I)
• Samtímabókmenntir og bókmenntafrćđi (Contemporary Literature and Literary Theory)
• Sagnaheimur miđalda: Hetjur, gođ og kvenskörungar (Medieval Sagas: Heroes, Gods, and Female Characters)
• Beygingarfrćđi II (Morphology II)
• Íslandssaga (History of Iceland)
• Málnotkun II (Language Use II)
• Íslensk dćgurmenning: Kvikmyndir og tónlist (Icelandic Popular Culture: Film and Music)
• Íslenskar ţjóđsögur og ţjóđtrú (Icelandic Folk Tales and Folklore)
• Íslenskar bókmenntir seinni alda (Icelandic Literature of the Late Period)
• BA-ritgerđ í íslensku sem öđru máli (BA Thesis in Icelandic as a Second Language)

Admission Requirements

To be eligible for the program, applicants must have a secondary school diploma or equivalent. Applicants whose native language is not Icelandic must demonstrate proficiency in Icelandic, either by passing a language proficiency test or by completing a preparatory course in Icelandic.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the program can pursue careers in various fields, such as:

• Teaching Icelandic as a second language
• Translation and interpretation
• Journalism and media
• Tourism and hospitality
• International relations and diplomacy

Student Life

The University of Iceland offers a range of student services, including academic advising, career counseling, and mental health support. Students can also participate in various extracurricular activities, such as sports, music, and cultural events.

Contact Information

For more information about the program, please contact the Faculty of Humanities at the University of Iceland.

• Address: Sćmundargötu 2, 102 Reykjavík
• Phone: +354 525 4000
• Email: hum@hi.is