Norwegian for Foreigners - Advanced
The learning outcome descriptions correspond to requirements for level A2 - elementary level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.
Knowledge
The student
- has knowledge about the Norwegian language on A2 level (elemantary level).
Skills
The student
- is able to listen and understand freqently used expressions related to areas of most immediate relevance (e.g. family, housing, education and work)
- is able to read simple texts with information about basic topics
- is able to interact in conversations with simple information on familiar topics and activities
- is able to express oneself orally and be able to use several phrases and sentences in order to describe familiar and routine matters
- is able to write simple texts, notes and messages
General competence
The student
• can understand and use familiar, everyday expressions and very simple statements about themselves and what is familiar and close.
• can participate in very simple, familiar interaction situations if the interaction partners adapt the language and are supportive.
Lectures, group work, oral presentations and role play.
All activities are on campus.
Composite assessment (SV) - all parts must be approved/passed to get a grade in the course.
Written school exam (SK): Individual exam, duration 4 hours. Counts 50% of the grade. Grade rule A-F, where A is the best grade and F fails. SK must be passed to take the oral exam.
Oral exam (MU): Individual, duration 20 minutes. Counts 50% of the grade. Grade rule A-F, where A is the best grade and F fails.
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:
NO204L-002 - Norwegian for Foreigners - advanced. Oral examination. - 5 credits
NO204L-001 - Norwegian for Foreigners - advanced. Supervised written examination. - 5 credits
NO135L - Norwegian Language and Grammar - 10 credits