International Programme, Teacher Education

Requirement for one term: 30 ECTS

Courses taught in English

Introduction to Norway - 6 ECTS  (spring and autumn term).
The main aim of the course is to provide students with an opportunity to learn about Norway. The course also serves as an arena for wider international contact and learning; exchange students from many countries take part in excursions and teaching sessions, and work together in internationally mixed groups on assignments. Topics dealt with in the course include Norwegian geography, history, economy, political structure, culture and social conditions as well as more local topics such as the history of Trondheim.

English I  - 30 ECTS (autumn term).
English II - 30 ECTS (spring term).
The English department teaches the didactics of teaching English as a second/foreign language as well as literature, background, grammar and pronunciation. Emphasis is place on developing communicative competence, improving both written and oral skills, and on active student participation. The department has considerable experience in using process writing together with portfolios for text production and assessment. 

Courses taught in Norwegian suitable for exchange students 

Arts & Crafts I   - 30 ECTS (autumn term)
Arts & Crafts  II - 30 ECTS (spring term)
Arts & Crafts is a practical and theoretical subject involving aesthetics, self-expression, communication, cognition and culture. It is concerned with human creativity as expressed in art, architecture, design and crafts at different times and in different cultures. Didactics is also an important component of all courses.

Music I   - 30 ECTS (autumn term)
Music II - 30 ECTS (spring term)
The Music department works with theoretical and active sub-topics of the subject. It has special competence in didactics, instrumental and vocal expression and in using computers in teaching. The department participates in the faculty’s cultural life through contributions to various arrangements.

Physical Education - 30 ECTS (autumn term)
Physical Education - 30 ECTS (spring term)
The Physical Education Department emphasizes a playful approach in the teaching of the subject. Practical activities are most important, but interaction between practical activities and theory is emphasised.