SPR315 Norwegian I Language and Culture (Autumn 2020)

ECTS Credits:
7.5
Responsible faculty:
Avdeling for økonomi og samfunnsvitenskap
Campus:
Molde
Teaching language:
English
Study level:
{code=LN, name=Norwegian for international students}
Duration:
½ year

Table of contents

Contents

To teach students Norwegian, both the grammar and vocabulary.

The course is connected to the following study programs

Recommended knowledge

None. The target group for this course is foreign students with some knowledge of English.

The student's learning outcomes after passing the exam

Students should be able to understand everyday conversations and be able to communicate orally and in writing, so that they can read simple Norwegian text. Emphasis will be placed on intercultural training where students will receive an introduction to Norwegian society, particularly the local and county business settings, geography and nature, political system, health and welfare policies and social and cultural conditions.

Forms of teaching and learning

3 hours per week.

A textbook and exercise book will be used to give elementary training in basic Norwegian grammar and vocabulary. In addition, a compendium with text and topics taken from local businesses, culture and history, along with practice exercises in communication in and outside of the classroom. Through group discussions of selected topics the student will learn about Norwegian society, starting with school and local surroundings. Both the textbook and selected texts will be the basis for written and oral training.

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