NSKTRINN2 Norwegian language and culture, Level 2 (B1)

    • Number of credits
      15
    • Teaching semester
      2026 Spring
    • Language of instruction
      Norwegian
    • Campus
      Hamar
    • Required prerequisite knowledge

      A pass grade for the course "Norwegian language and culture, Level 1 " or its equivalent, or documented Norwegian knowledge at A2 level.

Course content
  • reading of texts in textbooks as well as authentic texts
  • writing of texts in different genres
  • conversation about texts the students read and write
  • working with basic language functions, such as phrases for social contact, information exchange, expression of feelings and considerations, turn-taking and conversational skills
  • further development of the vocabulary in Norwegian
  • working with basic structures in Norwegian grammar and pronunciation training
  • practising online communication

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:

Knowledge

The student

  • has broad knowledge of the main features of Norwegian grammar
  • has basic knowledge about Norwegian society and culture
Skills

The student

  • can understand Norwegian in various every day contexts and on general topics
  • can speak Norwegian with a functional pronounciation
  • can understand simple, authentic written texts in Norwegian
  • can write texts in Norwegian about current and everyday topics
General competence

The student

  • can actively participate, in Norwegian, in conversations on topics covered by the course
  • can communicate, in Norwegian, in writing about known topics
  • can acquire knowledge through Norwegian texts
Teaching and working methods
  • 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
Required coursework
  • 3 skriftlige innleveringer
  • 3 muntlige innleveringer
  • 75% frammøte til undervisningen
Form of assessment
  • Individuell skriftlig eksamen på 4 timer som teller 50%
  • Parvis muntlig eksamen på ca. 15 minutter som teller 50%

Eksamen vurderes med graderte bokstavkarakter fra A-F, der E er laveste ståkarakter. Det gis en samlet karakter til slutt og begge deleksamener må bestås for å få endelig karakter i emnet

Assessments
Form of assessmentGrading scaleGroupingDuration of assessmentSupport materialsProportionComment
Written examination with invigilation
ECTS - A-F
Individual
4 Hour(s)
  • No support materials
50 %
Oral examination
ECTS - A-F
Group (2 - 2)
15 Minute(s)
  • No support materials
50 %

Reading list

Faculty
Faculty of Education