Course - Norwegian level 3 - NORSK3000
Norwegian level 3
New from the academic year 2025/2026
About
About the course
Course content
Throughout the course, special emphasis is given to verb forms (tense and mood) and nuances in expression (pragmatics), while also working on grammatical issues covered at lower levels. Social and cultural aspects of Norwegian society is also covered in the course (readings may be in the form of textsbooks, e.g. Ellingsen and MacDonald's Her på berget, or in the form of free-standing texts on similar topics and of similar size). Literary texts may also be used to address various aspects of Norwegian language and culture. Students will get insights into present-day Norwegian society and its historical foundations.
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 Norwegian texts
- can express him or herself in descriptive, narrative and persuasive genres
- is able to converse on a wide variety of topics
Learning methods and activities
Up to 6 hours of seminars/group work per week, including listening exercises. Students need up to six approved obligatory activities in order to sit the exam. Some of them should be in a persuasive genre. One of the written works may be a larger paper. The candidate must also give an oral presentation during the course.
Attendance is compulsory for the first lecture, and the overall attendance requirement is 80 per cent.
Compulsory assignments
- Up to 6 obligatory activities
- 80% attendance (obligatory attendance the first lecture)
Further on evaluation
The exam is a combination of an oral and a written exam.
The written part of the exam is a 6 hour school exam. The written exam tests comprehension (e.g. dictation), grammar, vocabularies and text writing. Dictionaries are not allowed during the written exam. The written exam will be in Norwegian Bokmål.
The duration of the oral exam is 15-20 minutes. At the oral exam you may either be asked to read an unfamiliar text or discuss topics covered in the required reading. If you are asked to read an unfamiliar text, you may use a dictionary.
Separate grades are given for the written and the oral exam. The written exam counts 2/3 while the oral exam counts 1/3 of the final grade. 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.
Approved examination requirements are valid for 4 semesters.
Specific conditions
Admission to a programme of study is required:
Norwegian for Foreigners (NFUT)
Required previous knowledge
Passed Norwegian level 2 or Placement test or Norskprøven with B2 in the written part and B1 in the other parts.
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From |
|---|---|---|
| NORSK3001 | 15 sp | Autumn 2025 |
| NFUT0301 | 15 sp | Autumn 2025 |
| NFUT0302 | 15 sp | Autumn 2025 |
| NFUT0303 | 15 sp | Autumn 2025 |
| NFUT0304 | 15 sp | Autumn 2025 |
| NFUT0305 | 15 sp | Autumn 2025 |
| NFF0301 | 15 sp | Autumn 2025 |
| NFUT0321 | 15 sp | Autumn 2025 |
| NFUT0330 | 15 sp | Autumn 2025 |
| NFUT0360 | 15 sp | Autumn 2025 |
| NFUT0370 | 15 sp | Autumn 2025 |
| NFUT0380 | 15 sp | Autumn 2025 |
| NFUT0390 | 15 sp | Autumn 2025 |
Subject areas
- Norwegian as a Second Language
Contact information
Department with academic responsibility
Examination
Examination
Ordinary examination - Autumn 2025
School exam
The specified room can be changed and the final location will be ready no later than 3 days before the exam. You can find your room location on Studentweb.
Oral exam (1)
To 2025-12-12 Time 08:30 Duration 20 minutes
- Other comments
- 1) Individual exam time will be published later
Re-sit examination - Autumn 2025
School exam
The specified room can be changed and the final location will be ready no later than 3 days before the exam. You can find your room location on Studentweb.
Oral exam (2)
To 2025-12-12 Time 08:30 Duration 20 minutes
- Other comments
- 2) Individual exam time will be published later