Course - Norwegian as a second language: cross-linguistic and cognitive perspectives – for Exchange Students - NORX2317
Norwegian as a second language: cross-linguistic and cognitive perspectives – for Exchange Students
New from the academic year 2025/2026
About
About the course
Course content
Same as NORD2317. Students are not expected to be able to express themselves in appropriate and correct Norwegian (bokmål or nynorsk) to the same extent as Norwegian students. NORX-courses may not be included in a Norwegian university degree or qualify for admission to Teacher Education.
Learning outcome
Same as NORD2317.
Learning methods and activities
Same as NORD2317. The course is taught in Norwegian.
The teaching will consist of a combination of lectures and group work with discussions. Emphasis is placed on enabling students to use the analytical tools they acquire in a creative and independent way.
1-2 approved assignment(s) and/or test(s) in written and/or oral form. Obligatory assignments will be presented at the start of the semester.
An approved obligatory assignment is valid for 2 semesters (the semester in which the approval is given, plus the following semester).
Compulsory assignments
- Up to 2 written assignments and/or oral presentations
Recommended previous knowledge
The student should have a good command of the Norwegian language (oral and written) and should have Scandinavian Studies as their subject from their home institution.
Required previous knowledge
For international guest students (student exchange through International Office at NTNU) only.
Course materials
Same as NORD2317.
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From |
|---|---|---|
| NORD2317 | 7.5 sp | Autumn 2025 |
Subject areas
- Scandinavian Language
- Norwegian as a Second Language
- Scandinavian Language and Literature
- Scandinavian Linguistics