Norwegian Language and Culture

This full-time course for foreign students in Norwegian Language and Culture is designed for students who are either planning to study in Norway or for students who are already in Norway and who need to improve their language skills for study or research purposes. It will also suit the needs of students who wish to pursue Scandinavian Studies programmes either in Norway or abroad and who need to focus on Norwegian language. Students will be expected to attend 6-15 hours in class per week, depending on the level of the group. The course is worth 60 Norwegian credits (60 ECTS credits).

Students are expected to fulfil the general admission requirements in order to be able to attend universities/colleges in Norway. Specific information regarding these requirements is available here. Students who can demonstrate a basic knowledge of Norwegian may join a programme in the 2nd semester with special permission.

Course outline:

Semester 1: Introduction to the fundamentals of Norwegian language, focusing on developing basic oral and written skills.

Semester 2: Expanding upon the basics learned in the 1st semester. Students will concentrate on the vocabulary needed in their individual areas of academic interest.

Upon completion of the course, students should be able to either study or work in Norway in a Norwegian language environment. The Norwegian language course will be taught entirely in Norwegian. Study plan is available here.

Important
Admission to the Norwegian Language and Culture programme does not, in itself, make a student eligible for a Norwegian visa. In order to obtain a visa, students must present evidence that they intend to pursue further studies in Norway. Their application must also include a conditional offer of a place in a study programme the following year. Special exceptions can be made to this rule if, for example, the courses taken in Norway supplement a Norwegian Language programme or Cultural Studies programme in the person’s home country. This exception also applies to authorised health-professionals who need Norwegian to work in Norway. For further information, please contact your local embassy or consulate. 

If the obligatory on-line application is submitted before the deadline, 5 December 2007, eligible applicants will be invited to forward a hard copy application form with certified true copies of all transcripts, diplomas and other relevant documents within 5 February 2008. Obligatory deadline for submitting language test will be 1 March 2008.