SMF1082 Norwegian Language course for beginners

    • Number of credits
      7,5
    • Teaching semester
      2023 Autumn
    • Language of instruction
      English
    • Campus
      Lillehammer
Course content

Basic training in Norwegian grammar and pronunciation; words and expressions related to being able to tell about yourself and ask others about the same thing; words and expressions related to everyday situationsBasic training in Norwegian grammar and pronunciation; words and expressions related to being able to tell about yourself and ask others about the same thing; words and expressions related to everyday situations.

Learning Outcome

Upon completion the course, the student:

Knowledge
  • can demonstrate understanding of everyday expressions and simple statements about themselves and close relationships.
  • can explain basic grammar and demonstrate adequate pronunciation.
  • can explain words and expressions related to tell about themselves and ask others about the same thing.
  • have some general knowledge of Norwegian words and expressions related to everyday situations.
Skills
  • can use simple everyday expressions and simple statements about themselves and close relationships.
  • can ask and answer simple questions, express agreement / disagreement.
  • can write simple texts.
  • can read simple texts such as short messages and instructions.
General competence
  • The ability to communicate in Norwegian in simple exchanges in everyday situations.
Teaching and working methods

Classroom lectures, group work, self study. The Language center in Lillehammer use an action-oriented approach as a pedagogical direction for language teaching. This means that they place great emphasis on communication, interaction and practical language use.

Exercises carried out in class; listening and reading exercises, oral and written training, group work, presentations and role-plays, based on authentic situations that you typically encounter when you use Norwegian in different contexts in everyday life.

Required coursework

70% attendance at lectures.

Form of assessment

Written exam (Pass/Fail).  

Assessments
Form of assessmentGrading scaleGroupingDuration of assessmentSupport materialsProportionComment
Written examination with invigilation
Passed - not passed
Individual
2 Hour(s)
English-Norwegian dictionary.
Faculty
Faculty of Social and Health Sciences
Department
Institutt for folkehelse- og idrettsvitenskap