Studieplan /1
One-year study programme in Norwegian language and culture
ECTS credits: 60
Academic level and organisation of the study programme
This one-year programme runs part-time over four semesters and results in 60 ECTS credits. It is composed of four courses, corresponding to three levels. Level 3 consists of two courses and runs over two semesters.
The study programme is part-time.
Students may apply to be admitted to each level separately, but their Norwegian language skills must be documented. Only Level 1 exempts students from prerequisite knowledge of Norwegian.
Introduction
The one-year programme in Norwegian is primarily for beginners in Norwegian, but students with skills exceeding the beginner’s level can also apply. Level 3,
corresponding to courses 3 and 4, is also well suited for students with Norwegian as a second language.
Students who have successfully complete the programme will have acquired sufficient Norwegian skills to follow studies taught in Norwegian.
Learning outcomes
A candidate who has completed his or her qualification should have the following learning outcomes defined in terms of knowledge, skills and general competence:
Knowledge
The candidate
has in-depth knowledge about the structure of the Norwegian language has broad insight into language conditions in Norway
has broad knowledge about the key features of Norwegian culture and society
Skills
The candidate
can express her/himself clearly in spoken communication can understand spoken Norwegian well
can read and write Norwegian well, including academic texts
General competence
The candidate
has the necessary language skills to complete studies where the medium of instruction and course literature is in Norwegian
can stay informed about events in Norway and the world in general through Norwegian media
Target group
people of foreign background wanting to acquire Norwegian skills to qualify for admission to higher education and/or the labour market
exchange students
students with Norwegian as a second language who want to improve their Norwegian skills (courses 3 and 4)
employees in higher education with foreign backgrounds
Career prospects and further studies
Completing and passing this programme will meet the Norwegian language requirements for admission to higher education.
Qualifications
Applicants need to meet the requirements for Higher Education Entrance Qualification, including English language proficiency requirements. Applicants are exempted from Norwegian language proficiency requirements.
Students must either be EU/EEA-citizens, or already a resident in Norway.
Students from outside the EU/EEA-countries must document a valid resident permit in Norway for the entire period of study.
Teaching and working methods
Teaching takes the form of group instruction, individual work through a digital
Norwegian course and activities on an online learning platform. The digital tool is used to support the students’ language training and to further develop the students’ digital competence. The relevant digital tool is chosen annually. This is a work intensive study programme, with major emphasis on the student’s own written and oral activity.
Assessment, examination and grading
Each course concludes with a written and oral examinations. Each course has lesson attendance requirements and coursework requirements that must be met to qualify to sit for examination. The descriptions of each course provide more detailed information.
All partial exam components in a course must be passed in order to pass the course.
Exams are graded on a scale from A to F. A is the highest pass grade and E is the lowest pass grade.
Research-based teaching
Inland Norway University of Applied Sciences has a large and active research group investigating Norwegian as a second language.
Internationalisation
The programme has an international perspective due to the diverse backgrounds of the student body. The programme recruits students of various cultural backgrounds.
Programme structure and content
The programme is composed of four 15 ECTS-credit courses. A successfully completed course gives access to the subsequent course the programme. There is no required prerequisite knowledge in Norwegian for course 1, as this is mostly taught in English.
Course 2 and beyond requires prerequisite knowledge in Norwegian. Course 3 and 4 correspond to one level, but in individual cases, admission can be granted to course 4 only. This primarily applies to students with Norwegian as a second language who need extra training in writing Norwegian academic texts. Emphasis is put on language skills adapted to the target group, as well as culture and civics. The description of each course provides more detailed information.
Class
2021
Compulsory courses
Emnekode Emnets navn S.poeng O/V *) Studiepoeng pr. semester
S1(H) S2(V) S3(H) S4(V)
NSKTRINN1 Norwegian language and culture, Level 1 15 O 15
NSKTRINN2 Norwegian language and culture, Level 2 15 O 15
NSKTRINN3-1Norwegian language and culture, Level
3-1 15 O 15
NSKTRINN3-2Norwegian language and culture, Level
3-2 15 O 15
Sum: 15 15 15 15
*) O - Obligatorisk emne, V - Valgbare emne
Emneoversikt
NSKTRINN1 Norwegian language and culture, Level 1
Course code: NSKTRINN1 ECTS credits: 15
Semester
Autumn
Language
Norsk (engelsk ved behov)
Required prerequisites
No specific requirements
Learning outcomes
A candidate who has completed his or her qualification should have the following learning outcomes defined in terms of knowledge, skills and general competence:
Knowledge
The student
has basic knowledge about the structure of the Norwegian language has basic knowledge about Norwegian society
Skills
The student
can understand spoken Norwegian in simple, everyday contexts can speak some Norwegian, with an understandable pronunciation can understand simple written texts in Norwegian
can write simple texts about her/himself and about topics that arise during the course
General competence
The student
can participate in simple conversations in spoken Norwegian
can understand and communicate simple messages in written Norwegian
Course content
reading of texts in textbooks
writing of simple texts about one's own life and topics covered in the textbook working with basic language functions, such as phrases for social contact,
exchange of information, expression of feelings and evaluations, turn-taking and pragmatic functions .
developing a basic vocabulary in Norwegian
working with basic structures in Norwegian grammar and working with pronunciation
Teaching and working methods
Lessons take the form of group instruction, individual work through a digital Norwegian course, and activities on the online learning platform "Canvas", as well as academic supervision after the required coursework. Weekly two-hour group lessons are offered twice a week for 14 weeks (a total of 56 hours). Online group work is also offered. The course requires a great deal of independent work.
Coursework requirements
3 written submissions - submitted digitally 3 oral submissions - submitted digitally 80% lesson attendance
Examination
3-hour individual written examination (60 percent of the final grade) 15-minute oral examination in pairs (40 percent of the final grade) The exams are in Norwegian.
The exams are graded on a scale from A to F. A is the highest pass grade and E is the lowest pass grade . A final grade grade is awarded at the end of the completed course, based on the grades from the written and oral exams. Both exams must be passed in order to pass the course.
Examination support material
None
Faculty
Faculty of Education
NSKTRINN2 Norwegian language and culture, Level 2
Course code: NSKTRINN2 ECTS credits: 15
Semester
Spring
Language
Norsk
Required prerequisites
A pass grade for the course "Norwegian language and culture, Level 1 " or its equivalent, or documented Norwegian knowledge at A2 level.
Learning outcomes
A candidate who has completed his or her qualification should have the following learning outcomes defined in terms of knowledge, skills and general competence:
Knowledge
The student
has broad knowledge of the main features of Norwegian grammar has basic knowledge about Norwegian society and culture
Skills
The student
can understand Norwegian in various every day contexts and on general topics
can speak Norwegian in a way that does not disrupt the communication can understand simple, authentic written texts in Norwegian
can write texts in Norwegian about current and everyday topics General competence
The student
can actively participate, in Norwegian, in conversations on topics covered by the course
can participate in written communication in Norwegian about both personal topics and topics related to the course
can acquire knowledge through Norwegian texts
Course content
reading of texts in textbooks as well as authentic texts writing of texts in different genres
conversation about texts the students read and write
working with basic language functions, such as phrases for social contact,
information exchange, expression of feelings and considerations, turn-taking and pragmatic functions
developing a necessary basic vocabulary in Norwegian
working with basic structures in Norwegian grammar and working with pronunciation
practising online communication
Teaching and working methods
Lessons take the form of group instruction, individual work through a digital Norwegian course, and activities on the online learning platform "Canvas", as well as academic supervision after the required coursework. Weekly two-hour group lessons are offered twice a week for 14 weeks (a total of 56 hours). Online group work is also offered. The course requires a great deal of independent work.
Coursework requirements
3 written submissions - submitted digitally 3 oral submissions - submitted digitally 80% lesson attendance
Examination
4-hour individual written examination (60 percent of the final grade) 15-minute oral examination in pairs (40 percent of the final grade)
The exams are graded on a scale from A to F. A is the highest pass grade and E is the lowest pass grade. A final grade is awarded at the end of the completed course, based on the grades from the written and oral exams. Both exams must be passed in order to pass the course.
Examination support material
None
Faculty
Faculty of Education
NSKTRINN3-1 Norwegian language and culture, Level 3-1
Course code: NSKTRINN3-1 ECTS credits: 15
Semester
Autumn
Language
Norsk
Required prerequisites
A pass grade for the course "Norwegian language and culture, Level 2" or equivalent, or documented Norwegian knowledge at B1 level.
Learning outcomes
A candidate who has completed his or her qualification should have the following learning outcomes defined in terms of knowledge, skills and general competence:
Knowledge
The student
has broad knowledge about the structure of the Norwegian language has broad knowledge about Norwegian society and culture
Skills
The student
can understand spoken Norwegian fairly well, and can participate actively and
independently in discussions about current topics
can speak Norwegian relatively fluently and with good pronunciation
can understand more advanced, authentic texts in Norwegian, including fiction and selected short academic texts
can write texts in different genres (narration, description and argumentation) General competence
The student
can meaningfully participate in studying or working life can function in writing in Norwegian society
Course content
reading of more demanding, authentic texts, including selected short academic texts
writing of texts on general topics in different genres
training in listening to authentic, advanced use of language, e.g. radio and TV programmes
developing a general and academic vocabulary in Norwegian
training in using spoken language in conversations and discussions teaching about Norwegian society, culture and history
Teaching and working methods
Lessons take the form of group instruction, individual work through a digital Norwegian course, and activities on the online learning platform "Canvas", as well as academic supervision after the required coursework. Weekly two-hour group lessons are offered twice a week for 14 weeks (a total of 56 hours). Online group work is also offered. The course requires a great deal of independent work.
Coursework requirements
2 written submissions - submitted digitally 2 oral submissions - submitted digitally 1 oral presentation
80% lesson attendance
Examination
4-hour individual written examination (60 percent of the final grade) 20-minute oral examination in pairs (40 percent of the final grade)
The exams are graded on a scale from A to F. A is the highest pass grade and E is the lowest pass grade . A final grade is awarded at the end of the completed course, based on the grades from the written and oral exams. Both exams must be passed in order to pass the course
Examination support material
None
Faculty
Faculty of Education
NSKTRINN3-2 Norwegian language and culture, Level 3-2
Course code: NSKTRINN3-2 ECTS credits: 15
Semester
Spring
Language
Norsk
Required prerequisites
Passed the course Norwegian language and culture, Level 3-1. For students at Inland Norway University of Applied Sciences with Norwegian as a second language, admission to other study programmes in Norwegian language is sufficient.
Learning outcomes
A candidate who has completed his or her qualification should have the following learning outcomes defined in terms of knowledge, skills and general competence:
Knowledge
The student
has in-depth knowledge about the structure of the Norwegian language has broad insight into Norwegian language conditions
has broad insight into Norwegian society, Norwegian culture and Norwegian history
Skills
The student
has good understanding of spoken Norwegian, including monologue presentations, e.g. lectures
can speak Norwegian fluently enough to participate actively and independently within and outside his/her own academic field
can understand more advanced texts in Norwegian, including academic presentations at university level
can understand and account for structure and content in authentic non-fiction texts and be able to write texts that meet academic standards
General competence
The student
can meaningfully participate in studying or working life can function in writing and orally in Norwegian society
Course content
reading of challenging, non-fictional texts, both within and outside of own academic field
writing of texts on general and academic topics
training in listening to dialogical and monological language use
further developing of an academic and subject-specific vocabulary in Norwegian training in using spoken language in seminars, academic discussions and
presentations
teaching about Norwegian society, culture and history
Teaching and working methods
Lessons take the form of group instruction, individual work through a digital Norwegian course, and activities on the online learning platform "Canvas", as well as academic supervision after the required coursework. Weekly two-hour group lessons are offered twice a week for 14 weeks (a total of 56 hours). Online group work is also offered. The course requires a great deal of independent work.
Coursework requirements
2 written submissions - submitted digitally 2 oral submissions - submitted digitally
1 written presentation 80% lesson attendance
Examination
4-hour individual written examination (60 percent of the final grade) 20-minute oral examination in pairs (40 percent of the final grade)
The exams are graded on a scale from A to F. A is the highest pass grade and E is the lowest pass grade. A final grade is awarded at the end of the completed course, based on the grades from the written and oral exams. Both exams must be passed in order to pass the course.
Examination support material
None
Faculty
Faculty of Education
