NOU213 Nordic Languages for Exchange Students
- ECTS Credits:
- 15
- Responsible department:
- Faculty of Humanities and Education
- Course Leader:
- Elin Gunleifsen
- Lecture Semester:
- Autumn
- Teaching language:
- Norwegian
- Duration:
- 1 term
The course is connected to the following study programs
- Exchange Student
Teaching language
NorwegianPrerequisites
45 ECTS credits in Nordic language and literature or the equivalent. Students must be able to follow lessons in Norwegian and read textbooks in Norwegian, Swedish and Danish.
Course contents
The course falls within the area of Nordic linguistics. While course content may vary from one year to the next, it will always be based on current research in linguistics.
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the course, students will be able to demonstrate an in-depth understanding and detailed knowledge of certain aspects of Nordic linguistics that expand upon their more general knowledge acquired at a lower level of study. Students will gain insight into one theoretical framework, and they will be able to reflect upon and discuss this framework through utilizing their theoretical knowledge in an analytic manner.
Examination requirements
An approved oral presentation, or equivalent assignment. More informasjon is given at the beginning of the course.
Teaching methods
Lectures and group work. The workload is estimated to about 400 hours.
Evaluation
The person responsible for the course, in consultation with the student representative, decides the method of evaluation and whether the courses will have a midterm- or end of term evaluation, see also the Quality System, section 4.1.
Assessment methods and criteria
Individual 6-hour written examination. Graded assessment. The exam is to be written in Norwegian or in another Scandinavian language (Danish or Swedish). Dictionary use is allowed. Evaluation will be based on academic content, communicative ability and satisfactory language use.
Other information
The course is not included in any study programme at the University. The course code is intended for exchange students needing 15 ECTS credits (or more) in Norwegian education at their home institution. This course does not comprise a component of the Norwegian teacher education programme.
Reduction of Credits
This course’s contents overlap with the following courses. A reduction of credits will occur if one of these courses is taken in addition:
| Course | Reduction of Credits |
|---|---|
| NOU210 – Nordic Languages for Exchange Students | 15 |
| NO-210 – Subject area in Nordic Language | 15 |
| NO-213 – Subject area in Nordic Language | 15 |
| NO-218 – Språk i Norden | 15 |
| NOU218 – Språk i Norden for utenlandske studenter | 15 |
| NO-207 – Subject area in Nordic Language | 10 |
| NOU207 – Subject area in Nordic Language - for Exchange Students | 10 |