Course content

Throughout the course special emphasis will be given to verb forms and nuances in expression (pragmatics), in addition to further strengthening of the grammar from the two lowest levels. Civilization is part of the curriculum in this level, either in the form of a single handbook, or in the form of free-standing texts of similar size and subject. Some of the subjects may be addressed with literary texts. The intent is to provide students with an insight into modern Norwegian community and its historical background.

Learning outcome

KNOWLEDGE:

The candidate's level of knowledge is equivalent to Level B2/C1 in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).

SKILLS:

The candidate

• can understand lectures given in Norwegian
• can read authentic texts
• can express him or herself in descriptive, narrative and persuasive genres.
• is able to converse on a wide variety of subjects

Learning methods and activities

3 hours seminars/group work per week. A 15 credit course over 2 semesters, requires about 10 hours of study a week, seminars included. Students need to hand in and have approved at least eight papers by the end of the course. Some of them should be in a persuasive genre. One of the written works may be a larger paper, e.g. a course paper. The candidate must also give an oral presentation during the course.

Attendance is compulsory for the first lecture.

Compulsory assignments

• 80% attendance (obligatory attendance the first lecture)
• At least 6 approved assignments

Specific conditions

Recommended previous knowledge

Passed Norwegian for Foreigners level 2, or the placement test, or Norskprøven with B2 in the written part and B1 in the other parts.

Required previous knowledge

Passed Norwegian for Foreigners 2 or Placement test or Norskprøven with B2 in the written part and B1 in the other parts.

Credit reductions