Norwegian Language, Culture and Social studies for refugees fleeing from the war in Ukraine, level 1 (HNO111)
Norwegian Language, Culture and Social studies is a full-time study program for international students in Norway. Level 1-2 is the first course and provides an introduction to the form, structure and phonetics of the Norwegian language, and to knowledge about society and culture. Passing the exam constitutes the basis for continuing to level 3 which is Norwegian at a higher level. To have successfully passed the exam at level 3 meets the Norwegian requirement for admission to further studies. The language of instruction is mainly Norwegian, but some support can also be given in English.
Course description for study year 2024-2025
Course code
HNO111
Version
1
Credits (ECTS)
30
Semester tution start
Autumn
Number of semesters
1
Exam semester
Autumn
Language of instruction
Norwegian
Content
Norwegian Language and Culture is a full-time study program for international students in Norway. Level 1-2 is the first course and provides an introduction to the form, structure and phonetics of the Norwegian language, and to knowledge about society and culture. Passing the exam constitutes the basis for continuing to level 3 which is Norwegian at a higher level. To have successfully passed the exam at level 3 meets the Norwegian requirement for admission to further studies. The language of instruction is mainly Norwegian, but some support can also be given in English.
The study is demanding and difficult to combine with other courses or jobs. Attendance is compulsory for all classes, excursions and group work. Oral presentations of projects are also required in order to be allowed to take the exam. Students who are absent from more than 25 per cent of the course and do not fill the work requirements, will not be allowed to take the exam.
The aim of this course is to provide basic knowledge in Norwegian language and culture.
Required prerequisite knowledge
Exam
Oral exam and written exam
| Form of assessment | Weight | Duration | Marks | Aid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oral exam in pairs | 1/2 | 20 Minutes | Passed / Not Passed | |
| Written exam | 1/2 | 4 Hours | Passed / Not Passed | Norwegian-Norwegian dictionary |
Coursework requirements
Students must
- regularly submit written work on specified topics
- give a larger oral individual presentation
Course teacher(s)
Study Adviser:
Asta Midttun LuckhooCourse coordinator:
Lene TjørhomCourse teacher:
Espen IdenCourse teacher:
Daniel Aspnes KristiansenMethod of work
The language of instruction is mainly Norwegian, but some explanations can also be given in English. Student activity is required in which communication is essential. During the course, classroom, computer and language lab classes are combined. Various media are used so that all the skills - listening, speaking, writing and reading - are stimulated and developed.
The community is used as the learning arena both for developing language skills and for acquiring knowledge about the local community. Several compulsory excursions will be organized during the course.
Students will regularly submit written work on the given topics. Students are encouraged to work independently with language learning and continuously evaluate their own efforts and progress.
Individual guidance will be provided if necessary.
