Program Overview

University Program Information

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Program Details

• Program Name: Íslenskukennsla (Teaching of Icelandic)
• Faculty: Hugvísindasviđ (Faculty of Humanities)
• Degree: MA (Master of Arts)
• Credits: 120 ECTS
• Duration: 2 years
• Language: Icelandic
• Description: The program focuses on the teaching of Icelandic language and literature. It is designed for students who want to become teachers of Icelandic in secondary schools.

Admission Requirements

• BA degree: In Icelandic or a related field
• Language proficiency: Icelandic (minimum B2 level)
• Other requirements: None specified

Program Structure

• Core courses: 30 credits
• Elective courses: 50 credits
• Thesis: 30 credits
• Teaching practice: 10 credits

Courses

• Kennsla íslensku og vettvangsnám 1 (Teaching of Icelandic and Teaching Practice 1)
• Inngangur ađ kennslufrćđi (Introduction to Educational Science)
• Söguleg setningafrćđi (Historical Syntax)
• Um Völsunga í bókmenntum, list og afţreyingu (On the Völsunga Saga in Literature, Art, and Entertainment)
• Vinnustofa: Klínísk málvísindi og heilbrigđismáltćkni (Workshop: Clinical Linguistics and Health Communication)
• Vinnustofa: Rannsóknir á íslenskum nútímabókmenntum á 21. öld (Workshop: Research on Contemporary Icelandic Literature in the 21st Century)

Career Opportunities

• Teaching: Icelandic language and literature in secondary schools
• Education administration: Leadership roles in schools or educational institutions
• Research: Pursuing a career in research, potentially leading to a Ph.D.

Additional Information

• Student organizations: Mímir (student association for Icelandic and general linguistics students) and Kennó (student association for primary and secondary school teacher students)
• Contact: Ţjónustuborđ Hugvísindasviđs (Service Desk, Faculty of Humanities)