The York Course At the Norwegian Study Centre

The York. Course At the Norwegian Study Centre (NSC)

York. Course in English The NSC’s York. Course in English provides a unique opportunity for a number of Norwegian students and qualified teachers of English to deepen and expand their expertise in the language, literature and cultures of the English-speaking world, while living and studying in a British academic environment. It is a 200 -level (=2 nd/3 rd year of BA) course. But also COMING SOON from Spring 2018 in an MA course (300 level) version. Camilla Irene, Spring 2012

Why York University? The University of York is consistently ranked as one of the top 10 universities in Britain and one of the top 100 in the world. q Named THE (Times Higher Education) University of the Year, 2010. q In the 2017 QS World University Subject Rankings ranked in the UK top 6 and the world top 24 in English Language and Literature.

Why York University? There is a simply staggering range of university-related activities going on in and around this top UK university: Seminars, conferences, lectures and reading groups beyond the NSC that you could attend as a York student. Incredible library resources. Student societies, where you can make friends based on your interests: check them out online! https: //www. yusu. org/opportunities/societies-a-z Cultural events: music, theatre…

Why the NSC? A small department of committed and enthusiastic lecturers who seek to provide a high quality education in a supportive environment. q You will learn from experts q You will learn in a ‘hands-on’ approach, combining theory and practical exploration. q There are no exams: assessment is by essays only. q You’ll get lots of help with research methodology and essay-writing, including one-to-one sessions. Karoline, Spring 2012

Why the NSC? q There are no study fees, since the NSC is funded by the Norwegian government. q Group sizes are small meaning you can get lots of academic help and support. q This also gives a ‘class’ feeling of studying with a close-knit group. q York is a great place to live and study. We will help you to find accommodation.

Why the city of York? Stunningly beautiful, with layers of history from Roman times onward, and the largest Gothic cathedral in Northern Europe, York Minster. Just voted the friendliest city in the UK! Fantastic pubs, food and resturants, book shops, other shopping. Yearly literary festival, the York Early Music Festival, the Mystery Plays…culture in abundance! 2 hours by train from London, Manchester, Leeds. 2. 5 hours to Edinburgh.

What can you study? British Cultural Studies English Language & Linguistics English Literature The first two are taught by staff in the NSC and the latter is taught by staff from the Department of English and Related Literature. Each module is worth 10 Norwegian study points.

…or specialise with REM For students who wish to write a dissertation (oppgave) whilst in York, conduct independent research or specialise in either Literature, Linguistics or Cultural Studies, we offer a 10 credit Research Extension Module (REM) which can replace one of the regular modules.

Spring 2018 Modules LITERATURE (Dr Jonathan Brockbank) q Either ‘The Victorians’ or ‘Multicultural and Global Literature’ LINGUISTICS (Dr Lalita Murty) q ‘The ELF in the Room: English as a Lingua Franca’ CULTURAL STUDIES(Dr Terry Hathaway) q ‘British Political Economy’ Ø Details of the courses are online: https: //www. york. ac. uk/nsc/yorkcourse/cour se/modules/spring/

Autumn 2018 Modules (Subject to change) LITERATURE (Dr Jonathan Brockbank) q Either ’ 20 th-Century British and Irish Literature’ or ‘American Literature of the Long 19 th Century’ LINGUISTICS (Dr Beck Sinar) q ‘Harry Potter and the Order of the Linguist: Aspects of Sociolinguistics in Britain Today’ CULTURAL STUDIES (Dr Meg Roughley) q ‘Race Relations in Britain’ Ø https: //www. york. ac. uk/nsc/yorkcourse/ modules/autumn/

Can’t decide when to come? Take both Spring and Autumn courses and stay for a WHOLE YEAR IN YORK! It really is a great course, but…. .

Don’t just take our word for it…. Irina Pavlova, Autumn 2015 The teachers are excellent! The subjects are very interesting and make you engage in discussions such as: gender and class differences in Harry Potter, inequality and racism in the British school system and how do actually Norwegians sound when they speak English? ! APPLY! You won't regret it! The city of York is lovely during the Autumn months. And there are so many great opportunities for weekend getaways Irina & Monica, Autumn 2015

Don’t just take our word for it…. Karen Kristine 2013 -2014 I did two semesters at the NSC and it's easily the most challenging and interesting and treasured experience of my academic life. The atmosphere is great, the staff are approachable and wonderful, and York is a fantastic place to spend a bunch of time in.

What are the requirements? For those studying at a Norwegian university or college: q 50 credits (or more) in English Studies from a university or college with an average of C or over. q Between 30 and 50 credits in English Studies from a university or college with an average of B or over. For Norwegian nationals and other nationals residing in Norway who are not currently studying (e. g. teachers), these entrance requirements may be modified. Please contact us with a brief description of your experience and credentials before applying.

How to apply The application deadline for the Spring 2018 York. Course is 1 st November 2017. You can apply either for the Spring course only, or for both Spring 2018 + Autumn 2018 if you would like to stay a full year. The course content for Autumn 2018 will most likely be identical to the Autumn 2017 courses, which can be viewed online. The application procedure is being updated and integrated into the University of York online system. Full information will be available from mid-September here: https: //www. york. ac. uk/nsc/yorkcourse/applying/ For any questions about application, please email nsc-director@york. ac. uk

Funding and accommodation There are no course fees for the York. Course. A unique opportunity, given that ordinary students at York pay thousands of pounds to study in this toplevel, prestigious university. It is slightly cheaper to live in the UK than in Norway. Acceptance on the course gives the right to support from the Norwegian State Loan Fund. Accommodation is, if you wish, organised by the NSC in a house either shared with other students or with an English family, currently for around £ 90/week. We are also working on being able to provide accommodation in student halls as an alternative from Spring 2018.

COMING SOON: The York. Course for MA students We are currently preparing to be able to offer an MA-level version of the York. Course, very likely from Spring 2018. This will feature the same modules, but with added reading content, tutorials and written work to reflect the more advanced level. More information on how to apply will be available online by mid-September. Please email nsc-director@york. ac. uk to register your interest in this option, and we will get back to you.

MA students take note! In the Spring term, the NSC administers two Masters programmes, one taught by the Department of English and Related Literature and the other by the Department of Language and Linguistic Science. Each programme is worth 30 Norwegian Study Points, and can be integrated into your Norwegian MA. You apply for these programmes through the NSC, bypassing the general admissions process. In this programme, you become a regular student at York University, with a huge range of choice of MA modules. You will be studying with internationally recognised scholars and teachers in your field. This involves a fee of around £ 5000 for the term. The course is eligible for support from the Norwegian State Loan Fund. For more information: https: //www. york. ac. uk/nsc/masters/course/

To find out more Look for ‘The Norwegian Study Centre’ on Facebook Follow us on Twitter: @nsc_york Email us on nsc@york. ac. uk Visit our website: www. york. ac. uk/nsc We hope to see you in YORK soon!