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 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 up to eight 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, e.g. a course 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 8 obligatory activities
• 80% attendance (obligatory attendance the first lecture)

Specific conditions

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