NSKTRINN1 Norwegian language and culture, level 1 (A1 and A2)
- Course codeNSKTRINN1
- Number of credits15
- Teaching semester2025 Autumn
- Language of instructionNorwegian/English
- CampusHamar
- Required prerequisite knowledge
No specific requirements
- reading of texts in textbooks
- writing of simple texts about one's own life and topics covered in the textbook
- working with basic language functions, such as phrases for social contact, exchange of information, expression of feelings and evaluations, turn-taking and conversational skills
- developing a basic vocabulary in Norwegian
- working with basic structures in Norwegian grammar and pronunciation training
Learning Outcome
A candidate who has completed his or her qualification should have the following learning outcomes defined in terms of knowledge, skills and general competence:
The student
- has basic knowledge about the structure of the Norwegian language
- has basic knowledge about Norwegian society
The student
- can understand spoken Norwegian in simple, everyday contexts
- can speak some Norwegian, with an functional pronunciation
- can understand simple written texts in Norwegian
- can write simple texts about her/himself and about topics that arise during the course
The student
- can participate in simple conversations in spoken Norwegian
- can understand and communicate simple messages in written Norwegian
- Weekly teaching
- Group work
- Digital activities
- Feedback on oral and written submissions
- Individual work with textbooks and digital courses
- The subject requires a great deal of personal effort
| Form of assessment | Grading scale | Grouping | Duration of assessment | Support materials | Proportion | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Written examination with invigilation | ECTS - A-F | Individual | 3 Hour(s) |
| 50 % | |
Oral examination | ECTS - A-F | Group (2 - 2) | 15 Minute(s) |
| 50 % |
- 3-hour individual written examination (50 percent of the final grade)
- 15-minute oral examination in pairs (50 percent of the final grade)
The exams are in Norwegian.
The exams are graded on a scale from A to F. A is the highest pass grade and E is the lowest pass grade . A final grade grade is awarded at the end of the completed course, based on the grades from the written and oral exams. Both exams must be passed in order to pass the course.
Reading list
No reading list available for this course