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NIS102 Norwegian language and civilization for international students II
The student must have completed NIS101 or be able to document knowledge on a similar level.
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Norwegian language and civilization for international students, NIS102, is a full time study for those who want to continue their studies in Norway.
This course is based on knowledge and skills from NIS101, and teaches Norwegian on a higher level. The course offers further knowledge of:
- grammar
- literature
- social science
- culture
This is equivalent to knowledge on level B2 (The European Framework for Languages, CEF.) The aim is to be able to express oneself near to the level of the target language in different genres, write argumentative texts and lead a conversation in Norwegian without difficulties.
The teaching in Samfunnskunnskap (social studies) comprises 78 hours.
The study is demanding and should not be combined with other studies or work. The language of instruction is Norwegian (bokmål).
In accordance with the national qualification framework the student has reached the following learning outcomes:
The students will have:
- expanded their knowledge of phonetics and grammar
- expanded and built a varied and functional vocabulary
- knowledge of composing well-structured texts
- knowledge of texts in different genres
- knowledge of dialects, nynorsk, and the history of the Norwegian language
In literature the student will have knowledge of:
- some Norwegian authors, both contemporary and historical
- a contemporary novel
- texts, both fiction and non-fiction in different genres from different periods
- simple literary theories and analysis
In social science the student will have knowledge of:
- central features of Norwegian history
- politics, democracy, religion and equality
- the Norwegian welfare system
- Norway’s international relations
- family and society
- multicultural Norway
- education and working life in Norway
- Norwegian culture and mentality
- climate, nature and geography
The students knows how to
- plan and complete varied assignments and projects, both in groups and on their own
- present central parts of their curriculum, both oral and in writing
- present their own point of views and take part in discussions, related to their curriculum
- use relevant methods of studying in higher education i Norway
- understand the cultural framework needed to be able to live and study in Norway
- use the necessary modern information technology tools in their studies
The course aims to give students knowledge and skills necessary for studies at Norwegian colleges and universities.
The course emphasises student-active learning methods that focus on communication. Various media are used so that all skills, listening, speaking, writing and reading, are stimulated and developed. Throughout the course students will have to read Norwegian language texts intensively as well as extensively.
The teaching methods will vary between lectures, group work, oral presentations and homework.
The language exercises will comprise text-reading, role play, conversation and interview, listening comprehension, dictation, report writing, grammatical exercises and essay writing, adapted to the content of the teaching and the skill level of the students. At regular intervals advisory testing will be carried out. The students must work independently with the language learning and continually evaluate their own effort and progress. Individual guidance is given.
Teaching comprises about 10-14 periods per week.
The teaching programme gives instruction in bokmål.
All students must:
- to hand in written work on given topics, approximately every week. This includes texts, tests, drafts and corrected versions of texts. The number of assignments is stated in the term plan. The assignments are marked as passed/failed, and all assignments must be passed for the student to be allowed to take the exam. In case of not passed, the student will get a second chance, within a given deadline.
- give an oral presentation
- write an individual term paper. Students are allowed to choose a topic within the field they have studied or will study later. Students receive academic and practical guidance during the preparation of the special assignment, which is at least 2400 words. The assignment must satisfy formal requirements. The term paper is assessed as passed/failed.
Attendance is obligatory. Students with more than 20 % absence will not be allowed to sit for the exams.
The course will be evaluated in accordance with the University College’s routines for quality assurance.Successful candidates of both the courses NIS101 and NIS102, Norwegian for International Students, are awarded 60 credits in a combined college or university degree course.
- Norwegian Language and Civilization for International Students - Year Course
| Assessment Form | Grouping | Duration | Grading scale | Proportion | Comment | Support Materials | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Written Exam | Individual | 6 Hours | A-F, A is the best grade and E is the lowest passing grade | 2/3 | |||
Oral examination | Individual | 20 Minutes | A-F, A is the best grade and E is the lowest passing grade | 1/3 |