Norwegian for International Researchers - Basic Level 2

Objectives

After completing basic level 2, participants should be able to:

• understand clearly spoken Norwegian on subjects relating to everyday life
• talk about such subjects

Content

The course is based on dialogues, focusing on the use of Norwegian in everyday life. We practice common situations and use the language actively from the very first session. The main focus is on spoken Norwegian. We also practice pronunciation, intonation and accentuation as part of the feedback process.

Target Group

• International researchers at UiO and accompanying spouses/partners who wish to improve their Norwegian language skills.
• International researchers at other research institutions are also welcome to take this course.

Preliminary Knowledge

Some very basic knowledge of Norwegian is required. Participants must also be able to speak English.

Number of Participants

Maximum 15 participants per group

Duration

• 24 class hours; 3 class hours once a week for 8 weeks; start in February, April, August, and November

Next Courses

• Group 1: 2 September 2013 -  28 October 2013 (No class 30 September), Mondays 9-12 (9am - 12pm)
• Group 2: 4 September 2013 - 30 October 2013 (No class 2 October), Wednesdays 13-16 (1pm - 4pm)

Course Fee

• NOK 3 200 for researchers and  employed spouses/partners
• NOK 1 700 for unemployed spouses/partners
• NOK 3 900 for external researchers

Note:

• Researchers should check with their host department whether full or partial sponsorship for Norwegian language courses is available. Please be aware that it is at the department's discretion how to handle this issue. Therefore, conditions will vary throughout the University.
• The spouse/partner rebate is only valid for spouses/partners who not otherwise connected to UiO or employed by UiO.

Course Material

Course participants are required to buy the following books at Akademika Bookstore, Blindern Campus (map), prior to course start:

• Levende norsk (Egebakken & Bostrup), NOK 229
• Levende norsk, Grammar and word list (Egebakken, Bostrup & Andersen), NOK 249
• Levende norsk, Lytteøvelser (Egebakken & Bostrup), NOK 139

Course Leader

Johan-Marius Sandvei

Information

For further information, please contact the ISS by e-mail, researcher-courses@iss.uio.no, tel. 22 85 63 85 or mobile 402 15 0 51.

Registration

To register, please fill out this on-line form. Applications are handled on a 'first come, first serve' basis. Since the number of spaces is limited, we encourage you to apply early.

Please have the following information ready before you fill out the form:

1. Your contact information
2. Your job title and department at UiO or the external institution you are affiliated with
3. Contact information of the person or department that who will pay for the course, if different than yourself. Please include the name, title and address of where we can send the bill

Note:

• Researchers employed at UiO must have their course participation approved by their immediate superior.
• The local administrator is expected to make the necessary arrangements for the approved course.
• Enrollment is binding.