Course content

At the end of this course, students should be read and understand 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 course focuses on developing students' everyday vocabulary. Upon completing the course, students can give clear, detailed descriptions on a wide range of subjects related to their fields of interest. They will be able to have a conversation on a variety of current topics with relative ease.

Learning outcome

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

Up to 6 hours of seminars/group work per week, including listening exercises. Students need up to five approved obligatory activities in order to sit the exam.

Attendance is compulsory for the first lecture, and the overall attendance requirement is 80 percent.

Compulsory assignments

• Up to 5 obligatory activities
• 80% attendance (mandatory attendance in the first teaching session)

Specific conditions

Required previous knowledge

Passed Norwegian level 1 or Placement test or Norskprøven with B1 in the written part and A2 in the other parts.

Credit reductions