One year of university level education. Intermediate level Norwegian language studies or the equivalent
After completing Norwegian Language: Advanced level, the students should have a level of ability in written and spoken Norwegian which will allow them to participate actively in society.
4 hrs/week, 16 weeks, fall semester
Lectures, discussion, essay writing, reading and discussing literature and newspaper articles, group work, impromptu-presentations, interviews in the local community, individual study, laboratory exercises. Norwegian is the course language.
This course is highly recommended for students who desire to reinforce and intensify intermediate knowledge and language skills and gain deeper understanding of Norwegian culture, past and present. In addition to a variety of classroom and lab activities, students will have the opportunity to engage actively in the local community.
Portfolio including: 5-7 mandatory homework assignments, semester paper, two semester tests 50%; Final written/oral exam counts 50%. All assessed elements of the course must be passed to pass the course.