Learning outcome

Knowledge:

• The candidate has knowledge of Norwegian history, politics, culture and educational system.

Skills:

The candidate can

• understand lectures, films and TV-programs
• understand the main ideas of complex texts (articles, newspapers and websites)
• have a good command of the main rules of Norwegian grammar
• produce clear, well-structured texts
• formulate ideas and opinions

General competence:

The candidate has/can

• the ability to use Norwegian effectively in written communication
• compare the culture in Norway with the culture in other parts of the world

Course Description

The course focuses on the following subject areas: Norwegian written language and Norwegian civics; these two areas will be integrated as far as possible. The main focus will be on practical language skills.

Teaching and Learning Methods

Lectures, group work, exercises and homework. Attendance is obligatory. Students must attend at least 80% of the instruction to be allowed to take the examination. Mandatory semester paper.

Assessment Methods

The course will conclude with a final examination, which includes writing an essay, a listening test, text comprehension and grammar exercises.

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