Study plan

Norwegian Language and Society, one year

Programme description

Studies in the autumn semester consist of two course units, one with a focus on basic language skills and grammar, the other an introduction
to the Norwegian political system.

In the spring semester, students are introduced to advanced Norwegian language training, with a focus on vocabulary and literature. Social
studies in this semester focus on the Norwegian welfare state and the Norwegian community.

Students who achieve a grade of A or B in the first language unit (Norwegian Language and Grammar), are encouraged to take a society studies
course taught in Norwegian in their second semester. PO111S Norwegian Political institutions. Such students are not required to complete
PO106S Norwegian politics and policy. Please contact student advisor Synnøve Dalmo Tollåli, email: [email protected]

Students must pass NO135L Norwegian Language and Grammar, 20 credits, in order to proceed onto the course NO218L Norwegian
Language and Culture, 10 credits.

ECTS Credits
60
Study level
One-year programme
Teaching language
English
Faculty
Faculty of Social Sciences
Course location
Bodø

Study model

1st study year

Autumn 2021

Course id Course name ECTS Credits

NO135L Norwegian Language and Grammar 20 SP

SO101S Norwegian Society and Social Institutions 10 SP

Spring 2022

Course id Course name ECTS Credits

PO106S Norwegian Politics and Policy 10 SP

HIS1000 History of the North 10 SP

NO218L Norwegian Language and Culture 10 SP

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 Learning outcomes

Learning Outcome

The students will learn about:

Political Science as a field of study and as a means of introducing them to political processes within Norway
Parliamentarism, including the structure and role of both parliament and the cabinet
Local governance and the three-tier political structure of Norway
The welfare state and key Norwegian Policies
Minority Politics and political agenda towards the Sami population
International Relations in line with how regional integration and cooperation

The student will:

Acquire knowledge on the basic structures of the Norwegian political arena

Learn about some policies that have implications for certain categories of the Norwegian population
Appreciate the similarities within the political organization of Norway and some other Nordic countries

The student will be in a position to:

Discuss the general patterns of Norwegian politics in relation to operational structures

Participate in general discussions on political processes in Norway
Speak to the influence of political policies on minority populations (e.g., Sami)

Appreciate the role of local governance in the Norwegian context.

Admission requirements

Higher Education Entrance Qualification https://www.nokut.no/en/surveys-and-databases/nokuts-country-database/GSU-list/

Language requirement
https://www.nokut.no/globalassets/nokut/artikkelbibliotek/utenlandsk_utdanning/gsulista/2018/language_requirements_gsu_12032018.pdf

View general admission information https://www.nord.no/en/studies/admission/how-to-apply-bachelor/Pages/default.aspx

View specific application deadlines https://www.nord.no/en/studies/admission/how-to-apply-bachelor/Pages/default.aspx#&acd=a4743399-

3ecb-e5c8-e654-f1ef3297b8d8

Most applicants from outside EU and applicants who does not have a Norwegian citizenship, residence permit or have a renewable residence
permit in Norway, will not get a (student) residence permit based on the one-year programme 'Norwegian Language and Society'

Career possibilities

Successful graduates will have the language skills and knowledge to find employment with Norwegian as the spoken language.

Further education

Completion of this programme qualifies graduates to apply for admission to study programmes taught in Norwegian language. It is
recommended that students achieve a grade of B or higher in NO218L in order to undertake studies taught in Norwegian.

Study abroad

This one-year-program has no exchange possibilities

Costs

No specific costs other than semester registration fee and course literature.

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 Specific arrangements for recognition of prior learning

If the applicant does not fulfill the requirements for the Higher Education Entrance Qualification but has experience-based competence relevent
to the field of study, he or she may apply for recognition of this competence in order to fulfill the admission requirements.

General arrangements for recognition of prior learning

Examination regulations, assessment and grading

The Norwegian system for grading and assessment using the letter grades A - F, in which A denotes the best/highest grade and F denotes "not
passed". Work can also be assessed as "passed", "not passed", "approved" and "not approved".

Refer to applicable legislation, rules and regulations

Assessment methods

The students at this program will be evaluated by individual written school examinations, individual home exams, assignments and individual
oral examinations

Graduation requirements

The programme has no final examination, but all 65compulsory subjects must be passed in order to complete the programme.

Programme evaluation

The study programme is evaluated annually via student questionnaire and by the programme director. These evaluations form a part of the
university's quality assurance system.

Qualifications requirements and regulations

Refer to applicable legislation, regulations and related guidelines

Subject descriptions (5)

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 Subject descriptions (5)

Norwegian Language and Grammar NO135L

The students will be given a basic introduction to Norwegian official language
(bokmål). The course starts at beginner level, but the progression will be relatively
fast. Oral practice will be central, and the course requires a high degree of
participation from the students.
Semesterfee and litterature

NORWEGIAN LANGUAGE AND GRAMMAR NO135L

ECTS Credits 20 Year of study 1st study year Anne Katrine Støver
Level Undergraduate Course location Bodø Course coordinator
Course type Compulsory for Faculty The Faculty of Universitetslektor
students at Norwegian Education and Arts +47 75 51 78 63
Language and Society Teaching language English [email protected]
Start semester Autumn 2021 Application deadline

Course description

The students will be given a basic introduction to Norwegian official language (bokmål). The course starts at beginner level, but the progression will
be relatively fast. Oral practice will be central, and the course requires a high degree of participation from the students. The students participate in
conversation groups, answer questions, and give individual presentations.

Important course elements are:

Basic grammar: morphology and syntax

Vocabulary
Rules of pronunciation
Reading, speaking and answering questions in class
Own work as homework and written assignments

Costs

Semesterfee and litterature

Learning outcomes

The students will gain basic knowledge about

Pronounceiation policy
Syntax for the Norwegian Language
Key rules for key word classes as werd, nouns, pronouns and adjectives
Short introduction to dilects, Nynorsk and a simple summary of the outer language history
Selected parts of Norwegian culture and society

Students will have basic skills in Bokmål and should be able to:

Produce texts at an elementary level

Read a Norwegian text and show that they understand the content by retelling and answering questions
Express verbally and understand oral language to such an extent that they can easily converse on topics from daily life

The students will have general competence in Norwegian language at the basic level and:

Must be able to understand a Norwegian text (bokmål)

Must be able to write a Norwegian text (bokmål)
Must be able to understand and participate in a conversation in Norwegian (bokmål)
Upon completion of the exam, the student will have Norwegian knowledge on level A2

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 Course type

Compulsory for students at Norwegian Language and Society

Prerequisites

The subject is primarily for students in Norwegian Language and Society, but other international students can attend if there are vacant places on the
course.

Mode of delivery

Lectures

Teaching activities and methods

Compulsory attendance at the lectures and compulsory written text.

Permitted examination aids

Dictionary is not allowed at the exam.

Course evaluation

The study programme is evaluated annually by students by way of course evaluation studies (mid-term evaluation and final evaluation). These
evaluations are included in the university's quality assurance system.

Assessment and examinations

Compound evaluation, grading scale A-E for pass, F for fail

Assesments tasks, comprises 0/100 of the grade, grading scale Approved - Not approved.
Compulsory attendance, comprises 0/100 of the grade, grading scale Approved - Not approved.
Must be passed prior to submission of the Written school examination.
Must be passed prior to submission of the Oral examination.

Written school examination, 6 hours, comprises 60/100 of the grade, grading scale A-E for pass, F for fail.
Oral examination, 20 minutes, comprises 40/100 of the grade, grading scale A-E for pass, F for fail.

Overlapping courses

NO106Lv1 Norwegian for Foreigners - 10 study points.

NO204Lv1 Norwegian for Foreigners - advanced - 10 study points.

Course literature

Gerd Manne and Gölin Kaurin Nilsen: Ny i Norge. Text book and work book.

Compendium with a collection of different texts

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 Norwegian Society and Social Institutions SO101S
This course offers an introduction to sociology through the Norwegian context.
No costs except semester registration fee and syllabus literature

NORWEGIAN SOCIETY AND SOCIAL INSTITUTIONS SO101S

ECTS Credits 10 Year of study 1st study year Christian Lo

Level Undergraduate Course location Bodø Course coordinator
Course type Compulsory for the Faculty Faculty of Social Associate Professor
one year program Sciences 75 51 72 26
Norwegian language Teaching language English [email protected]
and Society. For other
Application deadline
students elective
Start semester Autumn 2021

Course description

The course examines some central characteristics of the Norwegian society and explore their relation to key principles of the Norwegian welfare
model. The focus will be on notions of equality, political dynamics and social organization. Lectures include an introduction to sociological theories
on how to understand modern society, culture and the dynamics of social institutions in a comparative perspective.

Costs

No costs except semester registration fee and syllabus literature

Learning outcomes

The student will learn about:

· Basic sociological theories that can help understanding culture and society

· Norwegian society, including culture, institutions and social organization

The student will be able to:

· Critically analyze and explain key aspects of Norwegian society and culture.

· Reflect upon and discuss the relations between culture, social organization and the development of the Norwegian Welfare State

· Conduct basic analysis of modern society through sociological approaches

The studen will:

· Be capable of discussing and presenting key characteristics of Norwegian culture and society

· Get an understanding of core social institutions and their role in the Norwegian context

Course type

Compulsory for the one year program Norwegian language and Society. For other students elective

Prerequisites

General study competence

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 Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Teaching activities and methods

Lectures and seminars

Course evaluation

Annual evaluations which are included in the university's quality assurance system

Exam description

An individual 1 week (8-10 pages) home exam. The Exam can be written in either Norwegian, English, Swedish, or Danish

Assessment and examinations

Take-home exam, 8-10 pages, individual, 1 weeks, grading scale A-E for pass, F for fail

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 Norwegian Politics and Policy PO106S
This course offers an introduction to political science through the Norwegian
context. Students will learn about the Norwegian political system, by looking at the
political institutions, elections, the welfare system, political parties, international
relations, and the Sami people among other topics.
No costs except semester registration fee and syllabus literature.

NORWEGIAN POLITICS AND POLICY PO106S

ECTS Credits 10 Year of study 1st study year Emma Seyram Hamenoo
Level Undergraduate Course location Bodø Course coordinator
Course type Compulsory for the Faculty Faculty of Social Associate Professor
one-year programme Sciences 75 51 74 50
Norwegian Language Teaching language English [email protected]
and Society. For other
Application deadline
student at other
programmes is the
course elective
Start semester Spring 2022

Course description

This course will offer insights to

Political science as a study field
Norwegian political institutions
The Norwegian electoral system
International relations
Politics at the local level
Parliamentarism
The Welfare state
The Sami

Costs

No costs except semester registration fee and syllabus literature.

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 Learning outcomes

Knowledge and understanding

The student will learn about:

Concepts, models and theories in political science

Norwegian political institutions
The electoral system
Norwegian international relations
Political parties
The Norwegian welfare state
Politics and policy at the local level

Skills

The student will be able to:

Conduct a basic analysis of political processes

Discuss and use theories, models and concepts in an accurate manner
Participate in public discussions regarding Norwegian politics in a significant way

General competence

The student will:

Get an understanding of the nature of political science as a study field

Acquire an understanding of how the current Norwegian political system works

Course type

Compulsory for the one-year programme Norwegian Language and Society. For other student at other programmes is the course elective

Prerequisites

General study competence

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face, excursions to places of interest, individual and group-assignments, and oral presentations are part of the instruction methods.

Teaching activities and methods

Lectures

Course evaluation

The study programme is evaluated annually by students by way of course evaluation studies (mid-term evaluation and final evaluation). These
evaluations are included in the university's quality assurance system.

Exam description

One individual written assignment and 4-hour school exam. Both the assignment and the written school exam is graded Pass or Fail. The written
assignment should be between two to three pages, with proper referencing and delivered in three weeks. The question for the written assignment
will be delivered through canvas and students will also submit their work through canvas. Students need to pass both the written assignment and
the school exam to complete the cours

The exam can be answerd in English, Norwegian, Swedish or Danish.

Assessment and examinations

Written school examination, 6 hours, grading scale A-E, Beste A, Ikke bestått F

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 History of the North HIS1000
The course gives a brief overview of the economic, demographic, social and political
history of Norway, with an emphasis on the North. The relation between living
conditions, societal arrangements and political development will be central, as well
as the multi-ethnic dimension of the northern peoples.
No costs except semester registration fee and syllabus literature.

HISTORY OF THE NORTH HIS1000

ECTS Credits 10 Year of study 1st study year

Level Undergraduate Course location Bodø
Course type Compulsory for the Faculty Faculty of Social
one-year programme Sciences
Norwegian Language Teaching language English
and Society. For other
Application deadline
student at other
programmes, the
course is elective
Start semester Spring 2022

Course description

The course gives a brief overview of the economic, demographic, social and political history of Norway, with an emphasis on the North. The
chronological perspective will be broad, from prehistorical time, the Medieval period to early modern and contemporary historical times. The
relation between living conditions, societal arrangements and political development will be central, as well as the multi-ethnic dimension of the
northern peoples.

Costs

No costs except semester registration fee and syllabus literature.

Learning outcomes

Knowledge

The student will learn about:

the development of the Norwegian north.

the foundations of life in the Norwegian north over time

Skills

The student will be able to:

Analyze historical continuity and change in the Norwegian north

Critically analyze the central topics in the historiography of the Norwegian north

General competence

The student will:

Acquire awareness of problems related to Norwegian history

Gain insights to historical matters and questions in connection to Norther perspectives in Norwegian history in different periods

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 Course type

Compulsory for the one-year programme Norwegian Language and Society. For other student at other programmes, the course is elective

Prerequisites

General study competence.

Teaching activities and methods

Lectures

Assessment and examinations

Portfolio - 2 written elements, grading scale A-E for pass, F for fail

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 Norwegian Language and Culture NO218L
The students will gain a more thorough knowledge of Norwegian official language
(bokmål). We work with various texts, both fiction and social sciences. Oral practice
will still be central, and the subject requires a high degree of participation from the
students.
No costs except semester registration fee (appr.800 NOK) and syllabus literature

NORWEGIAN LANGUAGE AND CULTURE NO218L

ECTS Credits 10 Year of study 1st study year Anne Katrine Støver
Level Undergraduate Course location Bodø Course coordinator
Course type Compulsory for Faculty The Faculty of Universitetslektor
students on Education and Arts +47 75 51 78 63
Norwegian Language Teaching language [email protected]
and Society
Application deadline
Start semester Spring 2022

Course description

The students will gain a more thorough knowledge of Norwegian official language (bokmål). We work with various texts, both fiction and social
sciences. Oral practice will still be central, and the subject requires a high degree of participation from the students. The students participate in
conversation groups, answer questions, and give individual presentations.

Students achieving a minimum of grade B, will possess the knowledge and skills to participate lectures in higher education where the lectures are
given in Norwegian.

Important elements in the course will be:

Basic grammar: morphology and syntax

Vocabulary
Working with curriculum texts and discussions about them in the class
Speaking and answering questions in class
Own work as homework and written assignments

Upon completion of the exam fram NO218L, all the students will have Norwegian knowledge on level B1. Upon completion of the exam fram
NO218L with an A or a B, the students will have Norwegian knowledge on level B2

Costs

No costs except semester registration fee (appr.800 NOK) and syllabus literature

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 Learning outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, the students will have obtained basic knowledge of:

Syntax in Norwegian language

Rules for all parts of speech
Selected parts of Norwegian culture and society

The students will have obtained basic skills in Norwegian language (bokmål) and will be able to:

Produce texts at an intermediate level

Read a Norwegian text and demonstrate they understand the content through retelling and answering questions
Express themselves orally, and understand spoken language to such an extent that they can easily converse about any topic

The students will obtain general competence in Norwegian language at an intermediate level and:

Will be able to understand an intermediate Norwegian text (bokmål)

Will be able to write an intermediate Norwegian text (bokmål)
Will be able to understand and participate in a conversation in Norwegian (bokmål)

Course type

Compulsory for students on Norwegian Language and Society

Prerequisites

In order to take this course, the student must first have completed the following course: NO135L, 20 credits, or the equivalent. The subject is
primarily aimed at students in Norwegian Language and Society, but other international students can attend if there are vacant places on the course.
Students from other programs will be ranked based on grades from NO135L, 20 credits

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face.

Teaching activities and methods

Lectures.

Permitted examination aids

None

Course evaluation

The study programme is evaluated annually by students using course evaluation studies and by the program director. The evaluations are included
in the university's quality assurance system.

Assessment and examinations

Compound evaluation, grading scale A-E for pass, F for fail

Compulsory attendance, comprises 0/100 of the grade, grading scale Approved - Not approved.
Must be passed prior to submission of the Written school examination.
Must be passed prior to submission of the Oral examination.

Written school examination, 4 hours, comprises 60/100 of the grade, grading scale A-E for pass, F for fail.
Must be passed prior to submission of the Oral examination.

Oral examination, 20 minutes, comprises 40/100 of the grade, grading scale A-E for pass, F for fail.
Compulsory coursework, comprises 0/100 of the grade, grading scale Passed - Failed.
Must be passed prior to submission of the Written school examination.
Must be passed prior to submission of the Oral examination.

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 Course literature

Gaurlin og Manne: Ny i Norge (Workbook and textbook)(same edition as autumn 2013 (not the latest edition))
Compendium with a collection of different texts
A Norwegian novel

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