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SMF0002 - Communication and Norwegian language

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Examination arrangement

Examination arrangement: Portfolio
Grade: Passed / Not Passed

Evaluation Weighting Duration Grade deviation Examination aids
Portfolio 100/100

Course content

  • Language as a tool for good communication: knowledge of genres, group language, knowledge of the language used in different cultural settings.
  • Grammar, linguistic, stylistic and graphical means: structure, syntax and readerfriendly layout.
  • The most important massmedia and how they affect us: radio, TV, internet, newspapers. Analysis of goal and receiver: tool for concious communication, practical methods for systematic and adequate collection of information.
  • Use of computer information technology: programs for word processing and presentation, data programs to improve the quality of written assignments.
  • Language as a tool in written communication: layout, content, correct writing and formal layout of letters, design and structure of different types of reports and different types of written assignments.
  • Language as a tool in oral communication: talks, presentations, instructions, debates, formal and informal meetings.
  • Different functions of the language in society: knowledge of and skills in the use of the language which go beyond the purely formal ones and which give the students an understanding of the different functions in view of context and practical and pragmatic use.

Learning outcome

The students must be able to communicate in an adequate way, both orally and in writing. Knowledge of the language and skills in using it are necessary tools for documentation, presentation and quality assurance of the tasks carried out.

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Learning methods and activities

Se Norwegian version

Further on evaluation

Portofolio assessment - se Norwegian

Required previous knowledge

Bestått Vg 1 og Vg 2 fra yrkesfaglig studieprogram i videregående opplæring eller tilsvarende

Course materials

Kommunikasjon og norsk for ingeniører

  • ISBN/Varenr: 9788215030968
  • EAN: 978-82-15-03096-8
  • Utgivelsesdato: 20.08.2018
  • Utgivelsesår: 2018
  • Innbinding: Heftet
  • Språk: Bokmål
  • Personer: Talmo, Tord Mjøsund, Stifoss-Hanssen, Astrid, Ulstein, Anders
  • Litteraturtype: Faglitteratur
  • Emne: Ingeniørfag, Kommunikasjon
  • Omfang/format: 314 sider
  • Forlag: Universitetsforlaget

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Facts

Version: 1
Credits: 
Study level: Preparatory test/preparatory course

Coursework

Term no.: 1
Teaching semester:  SPRING 2024

Language of instruction: English, Norwegian

Location: Gjøvik

Subject area(s)
  • Applied Linguistics
Contact information
Course coordinator:

Department with academic responsibility
Department of Manufacturing and Civil Engineering

Timetable

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Examination

Examination arrangement: Portfolio

Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
Spring ORD Portfolio 100/100

Release
2024-05-01

Submission
2024-05-24


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16:00

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  • * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
Examination

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