NOR10 Norwegian Language for Foreign Students level I

• Topics

  This course is a beginners course in Norwegian and gives an introduction to the Norwegian language and culture. The course focuses on the everyday language and language use. In addition selected topics from the Norwegian culture will be presented.

• Learning outcome

  On successful completion of the course you will 

  Knowledge

  • have knowledge of the Norwegian language and grammar
  • have knowledge of the Norwegian culture and society

  Skills

  • talk about, and ask questions about everyday life
  • talk about plans for the future and what you have done
  • read and understand short texts
  • write short texts with a basic vocabulary

• Teaching

  The course is focused on student-active learning. The lectures are a combination of presentations, group work and exercises, oral and written practice, as well as conversation classes. Oral exercise is a very important part of the course and active participation is a prerequisite.

• Restricted access

  This course is reserved for students with no or little prior knowledge of the Norwegian language. Students with Norwegian as their mother tongue, Norwegian as a second language, Swedish or Danish are not accepted to the course.

• Compulsory Activity

  • One individual written assignment
  • Two grammar tests

  The activities will be given throughout the semester and must be handed in by the appointed date (made public at the start of term). All elements will be graded as approved/not approved. All elements must be completed in the same teaching semester.

• Assessment

  The assessment consists of two parts: a portfolio and an oral exam

  1. Portfolio (50%)

  One written assignment, approx. 100 words

  One reflection protocol with self-assessment focus

  2. Oral exam (50%)

  A group exam of about 20 minutes. Each student will be assessed individually.

• Grading Scale

  Pass / Fail

• Literature

  Vårdal, K., Lønvik, E. S., Molde, E. B., Myrvold, P., Saarik, K. (2021): Byen er Bergen. Introduksjon til norsk språk A1-A2. Rask progresjon. Fagbokforlaget.