Norwegian for Foreigners

NO106L

Do you want to learn Norwegian? This course gives you a introduction to Norwegian language, both oral and written.

In the course the students are given a basic introduction to Norwegian (bokmål) on level A1 (CEFR). The course starts at beginner level and 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, give individual presentations, and read and write texts.

Important course elements are basic grammar (morphology and syntax), rules of pronunciation, vocabulary, reading and speaking and answering questions in class, and own work as homework and written assignments.

The course is available for degree- and exchange students and for employees at the university. Admission requirement: General study competence.

In addition to the semester fee and syllabus literature, students are required to have a laptop at their disposal.

The course is evaluated annually by the students through course evaluations and studie programme evaluations. These evaluations are part of the university's quality assurance system.

Written school exam (SK): Individual exam, duration 4 hours. Counts 100% of the grade. Grade Rule A-F, Best A, Fail F

Pen and ruler

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