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Full Year

Norwegian 3 Language (ELCS09013)

Subject

European Languages and Cultures - Scandinavian

College

CAHSS

Credits

20

Normal Year Taken

3

Delivery Session Year

2023/2024

Pre-requisites

Visiting Students must have completed Norwegian Language 2 (ELCS08011) or equivalent at grade B or above. **Please see Additional Restrictions below**

Course Summary

Advanced Language work, written and oral.

Course Description

The course is based on Norwegian texts in a range of styles, genres and registers and on a range of exercises and classroom activities. Classes on register, advanced grammar points, and aspects of essay writing will enable students to apply their consolidated linguistic skills in order to discuss and produce fluent and accurate written Norwegian on a range of current affairs topics, whilst helping them develop an informed view of essential political, economic and societal aspects of contemporary Norway. Teaching of this course is integrated alongside teaching of Scandinavian Studies Language Paper 1 and Oral for Norwegian, but the tutor will give clear guidelines and separate Norwegian 3 assessment criteria for the guidance and assessment of students on this course. In the same way, all assessments have been adapted to suit Norwegian 3 students. Students will attend two weekly synchronous small-group classes devoted to discussing orally and writing in Norwegian on current affairs topics. There will also be asynchronous elements including discussion of advanced grammar issues, video material, and articles from Norwegian newspapers and magazines. Each week, students are expected to do a set amount of asynchronous preparation in the form of summaries or short essays to be handed in, as outlined in that weeks instructions, and to keep their knowledge of Norwegian current affairs up-to-date. The vast majority of communication in this course will take place in the target language. Potentially Re-Traumatising Content: In this course, we will be discussing content that may be re-traumatising to some students. We believe in the importance of engaging with this material and so please rest assured that we will work with you to ensure you can participate fully and demonstrate your achievement of the learning outcomes of the course, without compromising your wellbeing or your academic development. If you have concerns at any point, we invite you to approach the course organiser to discuss how we can best support you in your work on this course. We affirm that you will be treated with dignity and respect in all discussions and at every stage of the course.

Assessment Information

Written Exam 0%, Coursework 100%, Practical Exam 0%

Additional Restrictions

This course cannot be taken alongside Norwegian Language 2 (ELCS08011). Auditing this course is not permitted.

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