Course - Norwegian level 3 at work - NORSK6300
Norwegian level 3 at work
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
3 hours of seminars/group work per week, including listening exercises. Students need two approved obligatory activities in order to sit the exam, one larger written work and an oral presentation.
Compulsory assignments
- 2 obligatory activities
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)
Recommended previous knowledge
Level B1
Subject areas
- Norwegian as a Second Language
Contact information
Course coordinator
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Language and Literature
Department with administrative 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