This program aims to offer an academic course of studies for international, undergraduate students: to provide a deeper understanding of Telemark and Norway today; to encourage critical thinking in an intercultural setting.
The courses are offered in English and are mainly at upper division undergraduate level. Learning methods include lectures (contact hours: 45 minutes), group work, seminars, tutoring, field work and independent study. Students may register for additional courses that total more than 30 Norwegian study points. Some courses are offered on a rotational basis.
The academic term of this program is a full-time one semester (30 study points/ECTS credits), extending through 17 weeks including an orientation week, a fall break and a final week of examinations.
Final assessment is based on a variety of tasks: papers, tests, reports, oral presentations, final individual written examinations; the grade scale is from A-F; E is the last passing grade. Pass/No Pass assessment upon early application.