Introduction

Norwegian 2 is also offered as a web-based programme in 2009/10, click here for the website

Norwegian 2 builds on Norwegian 1, and expands on the theoretical and disciplinary aspects by emphasising text interpretation and the historical dimensions of the subject. The study programme has mainly a literary profile, and is divided into two components: The first component is common to all students. The second component comprises an assignment which consists of a larger area of specialisation, which will be chosen individually.

Target Group and Admission Requirements

Norwegian 1

Aim of the Programme

Important aims are to:

- Strengthen the students’ theoretical foundation for teaching literature

- Develop the students’ didactic and analytic knowledge of working with texts

- Develop understanding of language as a dynamic and social phenomenon

- Increase the students’ experience of disciplinary and discipline-specific didactic use of ICT

Further Education opportunities

Master’s degree programme in English and Norwegian – with a subject didactics focus. Requirements for admission: 60 ECTS Norwegian (Norwegian 1 and Norwegian 2) + 30 ECTS English (or 60 ECTS English and 30 ECTS Norwegian).

Curriculum and structure

Norwegian 2 focuses on subjects that are particularly relevant for the lower secondary school (8th-10th grades), but provide a good basis for work in primary and lower secondary schools in general.
The common component consists of three main points: History of Literature; Young Adult Literature and Language Development and Diversity.

Norwegian 2 has mainly a literary profile and will provide students with basic skills so they will develop into more reflective readers and skilled teachers of literature.
The individual component is comprised of an assignment; the assignment’s topic will relate to the subject, Norwegian, or to Norwegian didactics.

Teaching and Learning Methods

Teaching includes lectures, seminars, group activity, student presentation of work, supervision and self-study. Some sessions will be obligatory.
Digital tools will be central in the study programme both as an academic subject, as a learning platform (Fronter) and as an aid in written work, supervision and evaluation.

Theory and Practical Training

Students who take the subject as part of a general teacher education programme will complete a period of teaching practice (refer to the Teaching Practice Plan at the Faculty of Folk Culture, Art and Teacher Education). Students who have completed their teaching practice will complete a subject didactics assignment during the teaching practice period.

Assessment Methods

The study programme includes two forms of assessment:
Continuous assessment consists of feedback on a reflective assignment related to a self-chosen assignment and an oral presentation. Both will be assessed on a pass / fail basis and are mandatory course-work requirements, which must be receive passing marks before students may register for the examination. Course-work requirements in the autumn semester represent 15 ECTS.
Final assessment consists of a self-chosen assignment that corresponds to about 5 ECTS, and a 6-hour final written examination.

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