Introduction

Internationalisation is a focus area at Telemark University College. The course options reflect a desire to include international students in the college's academic program as well as to provide the opportunity for Norwegian students to do parts of their studies in English.

The aim of this program, which is possible to attent for a full academic year, or the fall or spring semester only, is to offer international undergratudate student an extended period of immersion into the cultural setting of academic studies at the Bø campus. The students will be exposed to the requirements of critical thinking and independent work which characterises the Norwegian academic context and, moreover, experience the personal developments involved by adjusting to a new learning culture.

Target Group and Admission Requirements

This program is for international exchange students from our partner institutions. For more information, please visit our International Office website or contact your local coordinator.

The program is offered on a full academic year basic, as well as per fall or spring semester only.

Learning outcome

The candidate

• has broad knowledge of subjects such as administration, marketing and business; hereunder knowledge of important topics, theories and methods within the academic field
• is familiar with research and development work within the field
• can update his/her knowledge within the field
• can reflect upon his/her academic practice
• can apply academic knowledge and relevant results of research and development work to practical and theoretical problems and make well-founded choices
• masters relevant scholarly tools, techniques and forms of communications
• has insight into relevant academic and professional ethical issues
• can plan and carry out varied assignments and projects over time, alone or as a part of a group, and in accordance with ethical requirements and principles
• can communicate important academic matters such as theories, problems and solutions, both in writing and orally, as well as other relevant forms of communication

Curriculum and structure

Fall Semester Code Course title Credits O/V *) Credits pr. semester   S1(A) S2(V) 5208 International Marketing 15.00 O 15   4507 Ecotourism Theories and Concepts 10.00 V 10   2622 Telemark I: Regional Identity 7.50 V 7,5   2604 The Individual, Environs and Society 5.00 V 5   6025 Business English for Erasmus Students Fall 7.50 V 7,5   2617 Introducing Norwegian Language 5.00 V 5   2601 Norwegian Language: Intermediate Level 10.00 V 10   2609 Norwegian Language: Advanced level 10.00 V 10   Total: 30 0 *) O - Mandatory course, V - Optional course

Spring Semester Code Course title Credits O/V *) Credits pr. semester   S1(A) S2(V) 6044 Tourism and the Environment 7.50 O   7,5 6050 Engelsk for ERASMUS-studenter 7.50 V   7,5 6026 Business, Innovation and Cultural Diversity 7.50 V   7,5 6027 Sustainability Management 7.50 V   7,5 2623 Telemark II: Social and Cultural Expressions 7.50 V   7,5 1244 The Individual, Environs and Society - Winter 5.00 V   5 2618 Norwegian Communication: Spoken and Written 5.00 V   5 2620 Writing Workshop: Norwegian for International Students 5.00 V   5 Total: 0 30 *) O - Mandatory course, V - Optional course

The courses are offered in English and are mainly at upper division undergraduate level.

Teaching and Learning Methods

This program is both offered as a full academic year of study (60 ECTS credits) and also for the fall semester (30 ECTS) and spring semester (30 ETCS) seperately. Examinations are normally scheduled in December and in May.

Learning methods include lecturers, group work seminars, tutoring, individual preparation, field work, study trips and independent study. Some courses include mandatory attendance.

Assessment Methods

Final assesments is based on a variety of tasks; papers, tests, reports, journals, oral presentations, final individual written examinations; the grade scale is from A-F; E is the last passing grade. All elements of the final grade must be passed to pass the course. Pass/No Pass applies to a few courses.

Minor adjustments may occur during the academic year, subject to the decision of the Dean