Course code and title: SFB12902 Norwegian as a Foreign Language II (for international students only)
ECTS credits: 5
Compulsory/optional: Elective
Prerequisites: English and Norwegian I or equivalent
Semester: Spring

Objective: The course builds on Norwegian for foreigners I, giving more extensive knowledge of Norwegian with more sophisticated texts. Students arriving in the Spring semester will get a crash-course and a self-study package to be able to follow Norwegian II. Local visits/trips will be organised to present aspects of Norwegian culture.

Content:
Arriving in Norway
Using town transport
Getting accommodation
Job and leisure
Studying
Spending free time

Organisation and teaching: 40 h language instruction + excursions. The language of instruction is English and Norwegian.

Exam requirements/ mandatory requirements: A short essay must be submitted during the semester.

Assessment: Four hours individual written examination.      

Required reading:
A.Bjørnebek, L.L.Rykkja, R.Ziburkute (1998). Nøkkel til Norge.  SiU.
Bridges to Norway, SiU 1998.

Lecturer: Wenche Høidal