ISSN1320 – Voices of Norway: A Tour of Norwegian Literature

Schedule, syllabus and examination date

Course content

The course explores select classic and contemporary plays, poems, short stories, and novels by Norwegian authors. Analyze literary texts and reflect on their intersections with place, gender and history. Texts include plays, novels, poems, and other works of fiction. Through lectures and class discussions, students gain proficiency in close reading and an understanding of the cultural contexts of literary expression.

Learning outcome

  • To read selections of Norwegian literature and understand the roots, influences, and impact of Norwegian literary culture.
  • To develop some mastery of close reading and literary analysis.

Admission to the course

If you would like to take this course, you must apply directly to the International Summer School

Only students admitted to the course may take part in instruction.

Formal prerequisite knowledge

No obligatory prerequisites beyond the minimum requirements for entrance to higher education in Norway. Minimum academic requirements.

Teaching

The course consists of three hours of daily instruction, Monday to Friday, for four weeks. Classroom sessions include lectures, student presentations and discussions. Students must attend a minimum of 75% of the lectures in order to take the final exam.

Examination

The course includes a final exam, which lasts for 2 hours.

You can check your results and order transcripts in Studentweb three weeks after the exam.

Language of examination

The examination text is given in English, and you submit your response in English.

Grading scale

Grades are awarded on a scale from A to F, where A is the best grade and F is a fail. Read more about the grading system.

Resit an examination

Candidates who have a re-scheduled or new examination are allowed take the next ordinary examination. If you have successfully passed obligatory assignments, or other compulsory activities required before you are qualified to attend the exam, you need not re-sit these.

Only students with either valid absence (doctor's note) or students who failed the exam can re-sit an exam.

Contact the ISS Office for more information.

More about examinations at UiO

You will find further guides and resources at the web page on examinations at UiO.

Last updated from FS (Felles studentsystem) Oct. 25, 2026 2:20:59 AM

Facts about this course

Level
Bachelor
Credits
10
Teaching

Summer 2028

Every other summer.
Examination
Summer
Teaching language
English

Contact

International Summer School