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NOR-0100: Norwegian for international students Work Load
30 credits (ECTS) | Objectives
The aim of the course is to provide the students with:
o increased practical skills in oral and written Norwegian
o theoretical knowledge of Norwegian language, literature, and culture which will enable them to pursue further studies in Norwegian at the university. | Contents
The course consists of the disciplines Norwegian literature, Norwegian grammar, Norwegian language history and dialect studies, cultural studies, and practical Norwegian.
In literature, an overview of Norwegian literary history from 1800 to the present will be given, as well as an introduction genre theory and training in literary analysis in connection with the discussion of the fictional texts on the syllabus.
In grammar, main aspects of Norwegian morphology, word formation and syntax are studied. Semantic and language functional aspects can also be discussed. In syntax we will work with function analysis (traditional analysis) and sentence part position analysis (field analysis). The object of study is primarily bokmål, but the course will also provide some insights into nynorsk.
In language history, the course will provide knowledge of the Norwegian language situation at the present, and of its most important historical conditions. An introduction is given to the language history of Norwegian with its main focus on the development after 1814.
In dialect studies, an overview of Norwegian dialects and their most important characteristics is given. In this connection, some dialect samples will be discussed.
In culture studies, different topics in Norwegian culture, history, and society are presented and discussed.
Practical Norwegian consists of written and oral exercises. In the oral part, the expansion of the vocabulary, the use of idioms/fixed words and expressions, and correctness in grammar and pronunciation are emphasised. Different forms of work are used, e.g.:
o pronunciation training and listening exercises, partly in the language laboratory
o dictation
o listening exercises
o reports
o role playing
o dialogues and discussions about texts and topics that are partly to be prepared at home.
o interviews
o student presentations etc.
I the written part, written skills are emphasised when it comes to text organisation, text binding, grammatical correctness, choice of words, as well as modes of expression. The work will mostly be in the form of written exercises/assignments in different factual prose genres. The assignments will be corrected and given feedback.
This course requires a university admission certification.
The course is intended for foreign students with a command of Norwegian equivalent to the level 3-exam with the grade E or better. | Form of teaching
There are 14 hours of teaching pr. week in the course. The 14 hours of teaching are distributed as follows:
o Literature: 3 hours
o Grammar: 3 hours
o Language history/dialect studies: 2 hours
o Culture studies: 2 hours
o Oral practical Norwegian: 2 hours
o Written practical Norwegian: 2 hours
In addition to the 13 weeks of teaching there are 3 periods without teaching, each of approximately 1 week. In the two first periods without teaching the students will be writing obligatory home assignments; 2 in language and 1 in literature. The last period with no teaching is for reviewing and individual study for the exam.
The course will be using a dialogical teaching form, with dialogues and group work, but also with some lectures. In grammar, exercises are given in connection with the topics with which we are working.
For students who receive a stipend to take the course, attendance is obligatory. | Assessment
The home assignments should be of approximately 5 pages and are assessed with pass/fail. They are to be submitted immediately after the week of no teaching when they have been written. In the disciplines literature and cultural knowledge, each student is to give an oral presentation. In literature, the presentation is also to be submitted in written form.
Oral practical Norwegian:
Each student is to:
o give a presentation
o introduce and lead a discussion
o give an oral report of a presentation or a lecture.
o plan and conduct an interview, which is also to be submitted in written form.
Written practical Norwegian:
Each student is to submit at least 6 written assignments in different genres.
Literature: A one-week home assignment (5-10 pages) on a given topic.
Language and culture: One 6-hour school exam.
Oral exam: Approximately 30 minutes.
Performance in the course is assessed with the grades A-F. | Examination semester
Spring | Type of course
Theoretical subject. | Level of course/Year of study
Normally first semester. | Contact person/lecturer
Assistant Professor Anne Brautaset
E-mail: Anne.Brautaset@hum.uit.no
Tel. +47 776 46 320 | Recommended reading/syllabus
http://uit.no/humfak/3509/ | Language of instruction
Norwegian | Course overlap
NOR-0100 -V04 20 sp | Timetables
http://timeplan.uit.no/emne.php?department=ALLE&module=NOR-0100-1 |
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