Course - Norwegian for Foreigners, online course, level 2 - Campus Ålesund and Campus Gjøvik - NFUT0230
NFUT0230 - Norwegian for Foreigners, online course, level 2 - Campus Ålesund and Campus Gjøvik
About
New from the academic year 2020/2021
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: Home examination and Oral examination
Grade: Letters
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oral Examination | 1/3 | 15 minutes | ||
| Home Examination | 2/3 | 4 hours |
Course content
At the end of this course, students should be able to deal with simple texts from newspapers. Writing skills in both descriptive and narrative genres are further developed, and towards the end of the course students should also be able to write simple persuasive texts.
The students existing everyday vocabulary is further expanded. They can give clear, detailed descriptions on a wide range of subjects related to their fields of interest. Upon completing the course, they will be able to have a conversation on a variety of current topics with relative ease.
Learning outcome
Students will build upon their basic Norwegian vocabulary and grammatical skills to further expand their knowledge of the language. The course level is indicated with the help of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) and is equivalent to Level B1/B2.
KNOWLEDGE: The candidate´s level of knowledge is equivalent to Level B1/B2 in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).
SKILLS:
The candidate
- masters a vocabulary that enables him to give clear descriptions and express his meaning about most everyday issues
- uses complex sentences
- can use different techniques to create coherence when writing
- can write simple persuasive texts
Learning methods and activities
6 hours per week, including online lessons, oral exercises, listening exercises and self studies
Compulsory assignments:
- 80 % attendance (attendance is compulsory for the first online lecture).
- A minimum of 6 written assignments.
Approved examination's requirements are valid for 4 semesters after approval date.
Compulsory assignments
- At least 6 approved assignments
- 80% attendance (obligatory attendance the first lecture)
- At least 6 approved written assignments
Further on evaluation
Separate grades are given for the written and the oral exam. In the final grade the written exam counts 2/3 while the oral exam counts 1/3. Both the written and the oral exam need to be passed in order to pass the exam. Students must retake both parts if they fail either part.
Specific conditions
Admission to a programme of study is required:
Norwegian for Foreigners (NFUT)
Required previous knowledge
This course is designed for applicants at Campus Ålesund and Campus Gjøvik.
Passed Norwegian for Foreigners 1 or Placement test or Norskprøven with B1 in the written part and A2 in the other parts.
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| NFF0201 | 15.0 | ||
| NFUT0201 | 15.0 | ||
| NFUT0202 | 15.0 | ||
| NFUT0203 | 15.0 | ||
| NFUT0204 | 15.0 | ||
| NFUT0205 | 15.0 | ||
| NFUT0206 | 15.0 | ||
| NFUT0207 | 15.0 |
Version: 1
Credits:
15.0 SP
Study level: Norwegian for international students
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: SPRING 2021
Language of instruction: Norwegian
Location: Ålesund , Gjøvik
- Norwegian as a Second Language
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Language and Literature
Examination
Examination arrangement: Home examination and Oral examination
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
- Spring ORD Oral Examination 1/3
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Room Building Number of candidates -
Spring
ORD
Home Examination
2/3
Release
2021-05-19Submission
2021-05-19
09:00
INSPERA
13:00 -
Room Building Number of candidates - Spring UTS Oral Examination 1/3
-
Room Building Number of candidates -
Spring
UTS
Home Examination
2/3
Release
2021-06-03Submission
2021-06-03
09:00
INSPERA
13:00 -
Room Building Number of candidates
- * 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.
For more information regarding registration for examination and examination procedures, see "Innsida - Exams"