Norwegian Language and Culture for Foreign Language Students, level 2
Course offered :
- Current semester
- Next semester
| Number of credits | 15 |
| Course offered (semester) | Autumn/Spring |
| Subject overlap | There is some overlap between NOR-U2 and topics covered in NOR-U1/2 and NOR-U2/3. NOR-U2 combined with NOR-U1/2, or NOR-U2/3 will only give a total of 30 credits.
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| Schedule | Schedule |
| Reading list | Reading list |
Language of Instruction
Norwegian bokmål
Pre-requirements
Nor-U1 or equivalent knowledge and skills in
Norwegian language.
Learning Outcomes
Students will gain an understanding of normal Norwegian speech and conversations about general topics and topics related to studies and student life. They will also be able to discuss and converse in Norwegian about the same topics, using vocabulary learned during the course and with good pronunciation. They will be able to read authentic Norwegian texts at a normal level of difficulty and express themselves in writing about topics covered by the course. Students will learn the key parts of Norwegian morphology and syntax. They should have acquired an active vocabulary of ca.2000 words and an even greater passive vocabulary. They should be able to recognize words and phrases that they have seen or heard before, and partly understand the meaning of a word from their knowledge of Norwegian morphology.
Contact Information
E-mail norwegian.for.employees@uib.no
or norwegian.for.students@uib.no
Course offered (semester)
Autumn/Spring
Exam offered (semester)
Autumn/Spring
Language of Instruction
Norwegian bokmål
Department
Department of Linguistic, Literary, and Aesthetic Studies
Access to the Course Unit
For more information about admission:
Students, Immigrants/Refugees: http://www.uib.no/education/admission/norwegian-language-courses
Employees at UiB:http://www.uib.no/poa/en/field-of-work/internationalisation/norwegian-as-a-second-language-for-employees
Aim and Content
The Norwegian courses do not give credit for applicants with Norwegian as their primary Language.
NOR-U2 is an intermediate level course , and is based on NOR-U1. The course focuses on topics and vocabulary dealing with studies and student life as well as texts relating to Norwegian culture and current events in Norwegian society.Key parts of Norwegian morphology, syntax, and pronunciation will be covered. Discussion and written assignments about course topics are important aspects of the program. Students may also make a short presentation of a topic of their own choosing.
The courses can be combined as follows:
NOR-U2 (15 Stp) NOR-U3 (15 Stp) NOR-U2/3 (30 Stp)
NOR-U3 (15 Stp) NOR-U4 (10 Stp) NOR-U4 (10 Stp)
NOR-U4 (10 Stp)
Learning Outcomes
Students will gain an understanding of normal Norwegian speech and conversations about general topics and topics related to studies and student life. They will also be able to discuss and converse in Norwegian about the same topics, using vocabulary learned during the course and with good pronunciation. They will be able to read authentic Norwegian texts at a normal level of difficulty and express themselves in writing about topics covered by the course. Students will learn the key parts of Norwegian morphology and syntax. They should have acquired an active vocabulary of ca.2000 words and an even greater passive vocabulary. They should be able to recognize words and phrases that they have seen or heard before, and partly understand the meaning of a word from their knowledge of Norwegian morphology.
Pre-requirements
Nor-U1 or equivalent knowledge and skills in
Norwegian language.
Subject Overlap
There is some overlap between NOR-U2 and topics covered in NOR-U1/2 and NOR-U2/3. NOR-U2 combined with NOR-U1/2, or
NOR-U2/3 will only give a total of 30 credits.
Teaching Methods
The course totals with 78 hours of instruction with lectures 2 or 3 times per week. It is expected that students are prepared and participate actively in lessons. Students will submit at least five written assignments during the course.
Compulsory Requirements
Attendance is mandatory. Participants who are absent more than 25% of the time, will not be permitted to take the exam.
Assessment methods
The course concludes with an examination that includes an oral and a written part in Norwegian bokmål.
The oral part of the exam lasts 15 minutes and consists of a conversation between examiner and one or two students.
The written part of exam lasts 4 hours and covers listening tests,
reading and writing skills.
It is used a graded scale from A-F with
E as the lowest passing grade.
The written part of the exam counts for approximately 2 / 3 of the final grade, the oral part for approximately 1 / 3.
One must pass both the written and oral part of the examination in order to pass the course.
Regarding the number of assessment attempts, see the regulations on admissions, programs, evaluation and degrees at the University of Bergen § 6.8
Students who have been registered in NOR-U2 three times, cannot register for courses and examinations in NOR-U1/2 or NOR-U2/3
Grading Scale
A scale from A - F
Reading List
The reading list is announced at the start of the semester.
A primer in Norwegian or a compendium of texts at the beginners and intermediate level will be used. Students will also need a dictionary.
Place of Teaching
Bergen
Course Unit Evaluation
The course will be evaluated in line with the Department's policies and UiB's quality assurance system.
The evaluation may be conducted in writing or as discussion with the responsible instructor.
Contact Information
E-mail norwegian.for.employees@uib.no
or norwegian.for.students@uib.no