Course - Introduction to Norwegian, summer course - NORSK0501
Introduction to Norwegian, summer course
About
About the course
Course content
Introduction to Norwegian is a language course for beginners. The course focuses on basic grammar and use of everyday language in both oral and written production.
Learning outcome
KNOWLEDGE:
The candidate's level of knowledge is equivalent to at least Level A1 in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).
SKILLS:
The candidate
- is able to understand and use everyday expressions in order to carry out day-to-day tasks
- is able to introduce him- or herself and others
- is able to ask questions and answer questions about his or her whereabouts, acquaintances and possessions
- is able to interact with another person in an understandable way provided the other person speaks slowly and clearly, and is willing to clear up any communicative issues
Learning methods and activities
The course consists of 30 hours of teaching in weeks 32 and 33 in August. Students need up to four approved obligatory activities, including an oral exercise, in order to sit the exam.
Attendance is compulsory for the first lecture, and the overall attendance requirement is 80 per cent.
The course is intended for exchange students in Trondheim only. Teaching takes place at campus Dragvoll.
Students need to register for the course on Studentweb between 16 and 25 June.
Compulsory assignments
- Up to 4 obligatory activities
- 80% attendance (obligatory attendance the first lecture)
Further on evaluation
The written exam will be in Norwegian Bokmål. Dictionaries are not allowed.
Approved examination requirements are valid for 4 semesters, starting from the semester in which you first complete the compulsory assignment requirements.
Specific conditions
Admission to a programme of study is required:
Humanities (EMNE/HF)
Miscellaneous Courses - Faculty of Architecture and Design (EMNE/AD)
Miscellaneous Courses - Faculty of Economics and Management (EMNE/ØK)
Miscellaneous Courses - Faculty of Engineering (EMNE/IV)
Miscellaneous Courses - Faculty of Information Technology and Electrical Engineering (EMNE/IE)
Miscellaneous Courses - Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences (EMNE/MH)
Miscellaneous Courses - Faculty of Natural Sciences (EMNE/NV)
Miscellaneous Courses - Faculty of Social and Educational Sciences (EMNE/SU)
Norwegian for Foreigners (NFUT) - some programmes
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From |
|---|---|---|
| NORSK0500 | 7.5 sp | Autumn 2025 |
| NFUT0001 | 7.5 sp | Autumn 2025 |
| NFUT0002 | 7.5 sp | Autumn 2025 |
| NFUT0003 | 7.5 sp | Autumn 2025 |
| NFUT0004 | 7.5 sp | Autumn 2025 |
| NFUT0005 | 7.5 sp | Autumn 2025 |
| NFUT0006 | 7.5 sp | Autumn 2025 |
| NFUT0007 | 7.5 sp | Autumn 2025 |
| NFUT0008 | 7.5 sp | Autumn 2025 |
| NFUT0009 | 7.5 sp | Autumn 2025 |
| NFUT0010 | 7.5 sp | Autumn 2025 |
| NFUT0030 | 7.5 sp | Autumn 2025 |
| NFUT0031 | 7.5 sp | Autumn 2025 |
| NFUT0060 | 7.5 sp | Autumn 2025 |
| NFUT0061 | 7.5 sp | Autumn 2025 |
| NFUT0070 | 7.5 sp | Autumn 2025 |
Subject areas
- Norwegian as a Second Language