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Use of dictionaries in written examinations at the Faculty of Educational Science

Students may use dictionaries in examinations.

Which dictionaries may be used?

  • Language translation dictionaries may be used in examinations. A language translation dictionary is defined as a dictionary that simply gives equivalent words or phrases in two languages, without further explanatory text or description (including bokmÃ¥l-nynorsk)
  • You may bring a maximum of two dictionaries.
  • Electronic dictionaries are not to be used in examinations.

The list is exhaustive, and dictionaries that are not covered by the definition above, are not allowed.

Dictionaries must be unmarked and free of notations.

What do I have to do prior to bringing a dictionary in examination?

  • Hand over dictionary to the UV Student Information Centre before 3 p.m. on Wednesday the week before your exam. Example: If the examination is on Thursday, you must hand in the dictionary on Wednesday the week before at the latest)
  • A completed dictionary form has to be taped to the dictionary (use the form underneath). You have to fill in this information: name, candidate number, course description, examination date, time and examination venue.
  • The administration will search through and make sure the dictionary is unmarked.
  • On the day of examination, you should meet in ample time and contact the invigilator to get your dictionary distributed.

Dictionary form

Published July 2, 2015 10:34 AM - Last modified Dec. 13, 2023 3:34 PM