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NORX2317

Norwegian as a second language: cross-linguistic and cognitive perspectives – for Exchange Students

New from the academic year 2025/2026

Assessments and mandatory activities may be changed until September 20th.

Credits 7.5
Level Intermediate course, level II
Course start Spring 2026
Duration 1 semester
Language of instruction Norwegian
Location Trondheim
Examination arrangement School exam

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

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
This course has academic overlap with the course in the table above. If you take overlapping courses, you will receive a credit reduction in the course where you have the lowest grade. If the grades are the same, the reduction will be applied to the course completed most recently.

Subject areas

  • Scandinavian Language
  • Norwegian as a Second Language
  • Scandinavian Language and Literature
  • Scandinavian Linguistics

Contact information

Course coordinator

Lecturers

Department with academic responsibility

Department of Language and Literature

Examination

Examination

Examination arrangement: School exam
Grade: Letter grades

Ordinary examination - Spring 2026

School exam
Weighting 100/100 Examination aids Code E Duration 4 hours Exam system Inspera Assessment Place and room Not specified yet.