NORINT0110 – Norwegian for International Students, Level 1

Course content

This is a beginner`s course for international students.

Students develop basic communicative skills in Norwegian. Students learn to make themselves understood both orally and in writing using basic vocabulary and basic grammatical structures. Examples of topics covered are talking about oneself and one’s family, studies, hobbies and work life.

This is a proficiency course with a final examination.

Learning outcome

After completing the course, the students are able to communicate about topics covered in the course. Students are able to express themselves coherently both orally and in writing. They are able to express thoughts and opinions about everyday topics. Their pronunciation is good enough to not disrupt communication. They are able to use and understand basic grammar covered in the course.

The final mark will show to what extent the student has attained the intended learning outcome of the course.

Admission to the course

This course is only open to international students at the University of Oslo. Please see our information about admission and registration: Norwegian Courses for International Students.

Formal prerequisite knowledge

The prerequisite for this course is basic entrance requirements, with the exception of Norwegian language requirements.

Overlapping courses

Teaching

Six hours per week for 14 weeks, 84 hours in total. This is a course that requires active student participation. Each week, the students will be given written and/or oral assignments.

Compulsory activities

In order to sit for the examination, the following compulsory assignments must be approved by the teacher:

  • 75 % attendance (63 hours)
  • One compulsory oral presentation

Access to teaching

If you have completed compulsory instruction and have had this approved, you are not entitled to repeat that instruction. If you have been admitted to the course, but have not completed compulsory instruction or had this approved, you are entitled to new instruction permitting available capacity.

Examination

The exam consists of a 3-hour written school exam and an oral examination. The written and oral parts account for 50 per cent of the final grade each. Both the written and oral exams must be passed in the same semester for the total grade to be a passing grade.

In order to sit for the examination, the compulsory activities must be approved.

Approved compulsory activities are valid for the next two terms in which the course is offered.

In preparation for the exam, you can practice using the demo exam in Inspera.

Here you will find an earlier assignment that is used for the exam, as well as the answers.

Examination support material

No examination support material is allowed.

Language of examination

The examination text is given in Norwegian, and you submit your response in Norwegian.

Grading scale

Grades are awarded on a scale from A to F, where A is the best grade and F?is a fail.?Read more about the grading system.

More about examinations at UiO

You will find further guides and resources at the web page on examinations at UiO.

Last updated from FS (Common Student System) Dec. 25, 2024 6:34:54 AM

Facts about this course

Level
Bachelor
Credits
15
Teaching
Spring and autumn
Examination
Spring and autumn
Teaching language
Norwegian