Norwegian for Foreigners
The students are given a basic introduction to Norwegian (bokmål). The course starts at beginner level, but the progression will be relatively fast. Both written and oral practice will be central, and the course requires a high degree of participation from the students. The students participate in conversation groups, answer questions, and give individual presentations.
Important course elements are:
- Basic grammar: morphology and syntax
- Vocabulary
- Rules of pronunciation
- Reading, speaking and answering questions in class
- Own work as homework and written assignments.
KNOWLEDGE
Norwegian language on beginner's level for international students
SKILLS
Understanding:
-Listening: The student knows familiar words and basic phrases about oneself, family and close surroundings when people talks slowly and clearly
-Reading: Understand familiar words and simple sentences
Orally:
-Conversation: Can interact in a conversation when the other person talks slowly and clearly and is prepared to help. Can ask and answer questions about familiar topics
-Express oneself orally: Can use basic phrases and sentences when talking about personal details such as where they live, people they know and things they have
Written:
-Writing: Can write a simple text about familiar topics (e.g a postcard) og fill out a form with personal information
GENERAL COMPETENCE
Level A1 - Beginner (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages)
Overlap refers to a similarity between courses with the same content. Therefore, you will receive the following reduction in credits if you have taken the courses listed below:
NO106L-2 - Norwegian for Foreigners - 10 credits
NO107L - Norwegian language - 5 credits
NO106L-2 - Norwegian for Foreigners - 15 credits
NO107L - Norwegian language - 15 credits
NO135L - Norwegian Language and Grammar - 10 credits