Courses: NOR-UNN Norwegian Nynorsk for Foreign Students - Spring 2021
ECTS Credits
5
Level of Study
Bachelor
Language of Instruction
Norwegian
Teaching semester
Autumn
Place of Instruction
Bergen
Objectives and Content
The aim of this course is that students should develop knowledge about the history of the Norwegian language as well as the background for the development of Norwegian Nynorsk and the role of language in Norwegian politics.
The students will also be familiarised with important differences between Bokmål and Nynorsk, as well as the main grammar rules of Norwegian Nynorsk.
The students will also learn how to express themselves in written Norwegian Nynorsk.
Learning Outcomes
Required Previous Knowledge
Participants should have a proficiency in Norwegian language according to NOR-U2 / passed level 2 exam at a University level.
Recommended Previous Knowledge
Credit Reduction due to Course Overlap
Access to the Course
The course is open for students who do not have Norwegian as their first language.
Teaching and learning methods
Lectures / seminars
Compulsory Assignments and Attendance
Attendance is mandatory. Participants who are absent more than 25% of the time will not be permitted to take the exam.
Students will submit five written assignments during the course.
The compulsory requirements are valid for three semesters. This includes the semester when the lectures are given and the following two semesters.
Forms of Assessment
3 hours written exam.
In the spring semester 2021, the form of assessment might be changed from written school exam to written take home exam as a measure to prevent transmission of the corona virus.
Examination Support Material
Grading Scale
A scale from A - F
If the assessment form is changed from written school exam to written take home exam due to corona measures, the grading scale is changed from A-F to pass/fail for the spring semester 2021. A passing grade corresponds to A - E and fail corresponds to F.
Assessment Semester
Autumn
Reading List
Course Evaluation
The course will be evaluated in line with the Department's policies and UiB's quality assurance system.
The evaluation may be conducted in writing or as discussion with the responsible instructor.
Programme Committee
Programme Committee for Norwegian Language and Culture for Foreign Language Students
Course Coordinator
Programme Committee for Norwegian Language and Culture for Foreign Language Students
Course Administrator
Department of Linguistic, Literary and Aesthetic Studies.
Contact Information
studynorwegian@uib.no