Studieplan /1
Norwegian Language and Culture for International Students
ECTS credits: 60
Academic level and organisation of the study programme
This is a 1-year programme resulting in 60 ECTS credits, and is built up of three courses.
It is only possible to take this programme on a full-time basis. Students submitting to a voluntary placement test before starting, and who can document that they already have the required basic Norwegian language skills, may be exempted from attendance and workload requirements for course 1.
Introduction
1-year programme in Norwegian for students of foreign background. The course is meant for students with beginner level Norwegian language skills, but is also open to students whose skills exceed this level. At the end of the programme, students should have sufficient Norwegian skills to follow studies taught in Norwegian.
Learning outcomes
On completing this qualification, a candidate should have the following leaning outcomes:
Knowledge
The candidate
has knowledge of how the Norwegian language is structured and is informed about language conditions in Norway
has knowledge of the key features of Norwegian culture and society
Skills
The candidate
can express her/himself clearly, and can understand spoken Norwegian well can read and write Norwegian well
General competence
The candidate
has the language skills necessary to complete studies where the medium of instruction and course literature is in Norwegian
can keep abreast of what is happening in Norway and the world in general, through Norwegian media
Target group
The programme is for:
International quota students, and international students in general
People of foreign background wanting to acquire Norwegian skills to qualify for admission to high education and/or the employment market
Career prospects and further studies
Completing and passing this programme will cover the Norwegian language requirements for admission to higher education.
General entry requirements
All international applicants must meet the minimum requirements for admission to higher education in Norway set by the Norwegian agency for Quality Assurance in Education (NOKUT general recognition) . That includes English proficiency.
English language requirements
All non-native English speakers must provide official documentation of English language proficiency at the level of Norwegian upper secondary school/high school. Please see
. NOKUT
Among the NOIS-applicants meeting the academic requirements mentioned in the , the following applicants will have priority:
GSU-list
Priority 1 A) Applicants residing in Norway on the basis of residence permit spanning for a longer period than the duration of the NOIS program. Applicants staying on student visa will not come into this category.
B) EU/EEA citizens.
Priority 2 Applicants from countries exempted from entry-visa, and without academic education equivalent to a Master's degree in Norway, see GSU-list.
Priority 3 Applicants not holding an equivalent to a Master's degree in Norway, see , from these countries: Bahrain, Belize, Bolivia, Botswana, Ecuador, GSU-list
Fiji, Indonesia, Cambodia, Cape Verde, Kazakhstan, China, Comoro Islands, Kuwait, Laos, Lesotho, Maldives, Mozambique, Namibia, Nauru, Oman, Papua New Guinea, Qatar, Russia, Saudi-Arabia, Surinam, Swaziland, South Africa, Thailand, Zambia.
Priority 4 Applicants from countries not included above (1-3), and without academic education equivalent to a Master's degree in Norway, see GSU-list. This concerns NOIS-applicants only, and is due to restrictions from the UDI (The Norwegian Immigration Authorities). Applicants holding Master's degrees with
citizenships from outside the EU/EEA cannot expect their residence applications to be granted for NOIS and following studies, which is why they are not prioritized.
Teaching and working methods
Teaching takes the form of group instruction, lectures, student presentations, individual work and activities on the e-learning platform. This is an intensive programme, with major emphasis on the student’s own written and oral activity.
Assessment, examination and grading
Every course ends with a written and oral exam. As a rule, there is a lecture attendance requirement and approved workload requirement to qualify to sit for exams. The
description of each course provides more detailed information.
All partial exam components in a course must be passed in order to pass the course as a whole. Exams are graded using the letters A to F, where E is the lowest pass grade.
Internationalisation
Due to the composition dynamic of the student group, the programme has an international perspective. The programme recruits students of various cultural backgrounds.
Programme structure and content
The programme is offered at Campus Hamar and comprises 3 course components, each carrying 20 ECTS credits. The courses correspond with level 1, 2 and 3 of the university’s training programmes for foreign students.
Class
2018
Courses
Emnekode Emnets navn S.poeng O/V *) Studiepoeng pr. semester
S1(H) S2(V)
Norwegian language and culture for
international students, course 1
2NSKU100-1 20 O 20
Norwegian language and culture for
international students, course 2
2NSKU100-2 20 O 10 10
Norwegian language and culture for
international students, course 3
2NSKU100-3 20 O 20
Sum: 30 30
*) O - Obligatorisk emne, V - Valgbare emne
Emneoversikt
Norwegian language and culture for international students, course 1
2NSKU100-1
Course code: Norwegian language and culture for international students, course 1
ECTS credits: 20 Semester
Høst
Language
Norsk
Required prerequisites
No specific requirements
Learning outcomes
On passing this course, the student will have achieved the following learning outcomes:
Knowledge
The student
has basic knowledge of how the Norwegian language is structured has basic knowledge about Norwegian society in general
Skills
The student
can understand spoken Norwegian in simple, everyday contexts can speak understandable Norwegian
can read simple texts in Norwegian
can write simple texts about her/himself on topics that arise during lessons
General competence
The student
can participate in simple conversations
can receive and communicate simple messages in written Norwegian
Course content
reading of textbooks
writing of simple texts about your own life and topics covered in the textbook working with basic language functions, such as phrases for social contact, information exchange, expression of feelings and considerations, regulation of actions and conversation, developing a basic vocabulary in Norwegian
working with basic structures in Norwegian grammar and with pronunciation
Teaching and working methods
Lessons take the form of group instruction, lectures, student presentations, individual
work and activities on the e-learning platform.
Coursework requirements
3 written submissions - submitted digitally (each text is submitted twice) 80% attendance at lessons
Students submitting to a voluntary placement test before starting, and who can
document that they already have the required basic Norwegian language skills, may be exempted from the written submission and attendance requirements.
Examination
3-hour individual written exam counts for 60 percent of the grade.
15-minute oral exam in pairs counts for 40 percent of the grade. 30 minutes preparation time is given for the oral exam, which is in the form of a discussion between two candidates on a given topic
The exam is graded using the letters A to F, where E is the lowest pass grade. A total grade is given at the end and both exams must be passed to get a final grade in the subject.
Faculty
Faculty of Education
Norwegian language and culture for international students, course 2
2NSKU100-2
Course code: Norwegian language and culture for international students, course 2
ECTS credits: 20 Semester
Høst / Vår
Language
Norsk
Required prerequisites
It is recommended that 2NSKU100-1 Norwegian language and culture for international students, course 1, is completed and passed.
Learning outcomes
On passing this course, the student will have achieved the following learning outcomes:
Knowledge
The student
has a good command of the main features of Norwegian grammar
has basic knowledge of Norwegian society and culture
Skills
The student
can understand spoken Norwegian in various everyday contexts, and on general topics can speak Norwegian in a way that does not disrupt the conversation can read simple, authentic texts in Norwegian
can write texts on everyday life and other relevant topics
General competence
The student
can actively participate in conversations on topics covered in the lessons
can participate in written language communication in Norwegian in the context of the programme, and can acquire knowledge through Norwegian texts in the personal context.
Course content
Reading of textbooks and authentic texts Writing of texts in different genres
Talking about texts that students are reading and writing
Working with basic language functions, such as phrases for social contact, information exchange, expression of feelings and considerations, regulation of actions and conversation
Developing the necessary basic vocabulary in Norwegian
Working with basic structures in Norwegian language and pronunciation Practising online communication
Teaching and working methods
Lessons takes the form of group instruction, lectures, student presentations, individual
Coursework requirements
3 written submissions - submitted digitally (each text is submitted twice) 80% attendance at lessons
Examination
4-hour individual written exam counts for 60 percent of the grade.
15-minute oral exam in pairs counts for 40 percent of the grade. 30 minutes preparation time is given for the oral exam, which is in the form of a discussion between two candidates on a given topic
The exam is graded using the letters A to F, where E is the lowest pass grade. A total grade is given at the end and both exams must be passed to get a final grade in the subject.
Faculty
Faculty of Education
Norwegian language and culture for international students, course 3
2NSKU100-3
Course code: Norwegian language and culture for international students, course 3
ECTS credits: 20 Semester
Spring
Language
Norsk
Required prerequisites
It is recommended that the courses 2NSKU100-1 (course 1) and 2NSKU100-2 (course 2) are completed and passed.
Learning outcomes
On passing this course, the student will have achieved the following learning outcomes:
Knowledge
The student
has good knowledge about how the Norwegian language is structured, and is
Skills
The student
understands spoken Norwegian well, including monologues e.g. lectures can speak relatively fluent Norwegian with good pronunciation
can read more advanced texts in Norwegian, including academic texts at university level can write texts in formal language to a satisfactory standard, including within academic genres
General competence
The student
can participate in and derive benefit from studies and work
has a functional command of written Norwegian within the context of Norwegian society
Course content
Reading more demanding texts, both literary and academic Writing of texts on general and academic topics
Practising listening to dialogic and monologic language use
Further development of general and academic Norwegian vocabulary Practicing the use of spoken language in conversation, discussion and presentations
Lessons on Norwegian society, culture and history
Teaching and working methods
Lessons takes the form of group instruction, lectures, student presentations, individual work and activities on the e-learning platform.
Coursework requirements
3 written submissions - submitted digitally (each text is submitted twice) 80% attendance at lessons
presentation of a major assignment
Examination
6-hour individual written exam counts for 60 percent of the grade. The written exam comprises 4 main components that test the following: formal knowledge, listening comprehension, reading comprehension and text production
30-minute oral exam in pairs counts for 40 percent of the grade
The exam is graded using the letters A to F, where E is the lowest pass grade. A total grade is given at the end. Both exams must be passed to get a final grade in the subject.
Faculty
Faculty of Education
