NORINT0500 - Norwegian Life and Society
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Course content
The course offers an introduction to Norwegian history, life and society. The following topics are covered: Norwegian history, geography, the political system, foreign politics, economics, the welfare state, religion, the judicial system, the role of the family in Norwegian society, Norwegian literature and language, Norwegian visual arts, culture, and identity.
This is a knowledge based subject with a final exam.
Learning outcomes
Students should get some insight into Norwegian way of life and Norwegian identity seen in the light of historical, political and cultural development. They should be able to present, describe and evaluate the topics covered in lectures and textbook. The mark received by the student at the completion of this course shows to what extent the student has reached the aspired learning outcome.
Admission
This subject is open to international students at the University of Oslo. International students will get information about how to sign up for courses when they arrive in Norway. Persons who are not students at UiO, can apply for admission to Norwegian courses here.
The examination in this course is not available for external candidates. Only students admitted to the course may sit for the examination.
Prerequisites
Formal prerequisites
Students must be eligible for matriculation.
Recommended prior knowledge
No prior knowledge required.
Teaching
The course consists of a double lecture a week for 12 weeks, a total of 24 hours. The lectures are given in English. A mandatory assignment must be handed in and approved in order for the students to be allowed to sit for the exam. The mandatory assignment may be written in Norwegian or English.
Teaching takes place throughout the semester.
Criteria for access to teaching resources
A student who has completed compulsory instruction and coursework and has had these approved, is not entitled to repeat that instruction and coursework. A student who has been admitted to a course, but who has not completed compulsory instruction and coursework or had these approved, is entitled to repeat that instruction and coursework, capacity permitting.
Exam information
The course has a 3-hour written final exam, consisting of one part requiring built answers and one essay part. The part requiring brief answers consists of six questions out of which four must be answered. This is primarily a knowledge based test aiming to document the students' acquistion of factual knowledge in various areas. The essay part consists of two essay topics out of which one must be answered. This part requires a formal structure, ability to limit the scope of the essay, a proper introduction, discussion, and conclusion. The discussion should show reflection and depth. Each of the two parts counts 50% of the final mark. Borth parts must have a passing mark in order for the student to pass the course.
Before writing mandatory assignments or exams you should familiarize yourself with the rules for correct use of quotations and references.
Exam resources
Students may use a dictionary going to and from Norwegian on English and other languages during the exam. This has to be a paper dictionary, it cannot be electronic.
Language of examination
The exam can be written in Norwegian or English. The questions will be given in both languages.
Assessment and grading
The course uses grade ranging from A to F, with A representing the highest marks and F indicating a fail, in accordance with Section 6.1 of the Regulations governing studies and examinations at the University of Oslo.
An external auditor regularly evaluates the academic quality of the course, including the form of exam used in the course.
Explanations and appeals
Students can request an explanation of their grades, and can also appeal against their grades or make a complaint about formal examination errors. Read more about explanations and appeals
Possibility of make-up exams and re-takes
You can usually resit an exam, but the conditions depend on whether you had a valid reason for absence from the regular exam. Read more about resitting an exam .
Exam options for students with special needs
Students may apply for access to alternative exam resources or exam forms on the basis of chronic illness and/or special needs that create a marked disadvantage to other students in the exam situation. Mothers who are breastfeeding may apply for extra time to complete the exam.
Other information
Open lectures.
The course is compulsory for international students in study program accepted as regular degree students. These courses also offer credits to exchange students. Norwegian courses up to a maximum of 40 credits, can be used as part of a degree at the University of Oslo for international students.
Contact us
Department of Linguistics and Scandinavian Studies
Visiting address:
Henrik Wergelands House, ground floor
Visiting hours:
12:30 - 3:00 PM
Postal address:
P.O. Box 1102 Blindern
N-0317 Oslo, Norway
Fax: (+47) 22 85 71 00
E-mail: frontoffice@iln.uio.no
Web: http://www.hf.uio.no/iln/english/