The international semester focuses on aesthetic subjects. Students have classes in music, dance, and drama with the aim of creating an intercultural performance and reflecting theoretically on these subjects as important social activities both in a local and in a global context. The subjects are fused together in practical educational settings and theoretical seminars and lectures. Much of the content and activities in the international semester are therefore interdisciplinary.  The semester also includes a module on cultural understanding, which focuses on theoretical issues like globalization, migration, and multiculturalism. The course is a combination of lectures, seminars, workshops and project work. Each student will get qualified in performing different types of music, dance, and drama activities, and to use this knowledge in an educational setting. All the modules have a strong focus on didactical issues, which includes how to practice drama, dance and, music in different cultural settings.
The international semester is organized as a full time semester course starting mid February and ending with exams in June. Classes are given weekly at regular hours over a period of twelve weeks followed by a two week exam period.

Target Group
Students of music, dance, drama, teacher education, etc. at Norwegian and foreign universities or colleges of higher education with an interest in cross-cultural cooperation and multicultural issues.

Language
All courses are taught in English. It is not necessary to speak Norwegian in order to get by in daily life in Norway, but an introductory course in Norwegian for foreign students is offered.

Final Assessment
Teaching is based on active student participation, group work, and practical rehearsals. The final exam consists of a practical and a theoretical part, whereof the public performance from the student production constitutes the practical exam.
Students receive a transcript of records showing study topics and credits obtained according to the ECTS grading scale (A-F).

Buddy System
A group of Norwegian students help the international students settle in and organize social events and activities during their stay.