This is a 1-year course in Norwegian Language and Culture that aims to give Norwegian language proficiency to refugees fleeing the war in Ukraine
1 year/ 2 semesters (with possibility for supplementary course)
60 ECTS
25
August 2024
Norwegian
Norwegian Language and Culture programme Levels 1 and 2 is a 1-year programme that is meant for students fleeing the war in Ukraine who plan to take higher education in Norway. You can continue to level 2 (B1) when you pass the exam for level 1 (A1 and A2).
Upon completion of levels 1 and 2, students can apply to the Norwegian language and culture programme, level 3 and 4. Students who pass level 3 meet the Norwegian language requirement demanded by the Norwegian Universities and Colleges Admission Service (NUCAS) to be admitted to Norwegian universities and colleges.
The language of instruction is mainly Norwegian, but the English language can also be used for some explanations. Level 1 (A1 / A2) provides an introduction to the forms and structures of the Norwegian language, phonology and knowledge of society and culture. After completing level 2, the student must have knowledge of Norwegian phonology, grammar and vocabulary that corresponds to the B1 level according to The Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.
Courses
Learning outcomes
All study programmes at the UiS have a set of defined learning targets. Read more about the learning outcome for this study programme.
After having completed level 1 and 2, the student shall have acquired basic knowledge of Norwegian phonology, grammar and vocabulary.
The student shall have knowledge of the following topics:
- Family and society
- Education and working life
- Holidays and celebrations
- Climate, nature and geography
- Cultural and leisure activities
- Welfare state (health, school and work)
- Housing and economy
- Local and national industries
After completing this course, students should be able to: - Read and understand different texts
- Collect information from various texts
- Participate in everyday conversations and conversations related to the curriculum
- Take linguistic initiative and express your own opinions
- Express yourself orally and in writing with a varied and functional vocabulary
- Have a language structure that does not hinder communication
- Make a statement that does not hinder communication
- Be able to understand simple lectures in Norwegian and write short texts on topics from the syllabus and various everyday topics
General Competence
After completing this course, students should be able to: - Plan and carry out simple work tasks and projects in Norwegian
- Describe subject matter in writing and orally.
- Use Norwegian in everyday life and be able to position yourself in the local community
- Have insight into relevant forms of tasks in higher education in Norway
Admission requirements and application process
Applicants must have completed secondary education + minimum 1 year university education. General English skills are recommended.
Send an email to opptak@uis.no. Write in your email that you would like to apply to the Norwegian Language and Culture programme Level 1 and 2 for refugees fleeing the war in Ukraine and attach the required documents to your email.
The following documents must be attached to your email
- Final diploma from higher secondary education
- Minimum 1 year university education. This can be documented by submitting transcript of records. (Official translation must be attached if the document is not in English)
- Proof of English language proficiency (if you have it)
- Passport
- Proof of refugee status in Norway
Applicants will be ranked according to the following criteria:
- Refugees fleeing the war in Ukraine residing in Norway without any higher education beyond basic academic requirements.
- Refugees fleeing the war in Ukraine residing in Norway without academic education equivalent to a Master's degree in Norway.
- Refugees fleeing the war in Ukraine residing in Norway with higher education equivalent to a Master's degree in Norway.
- Other applicants (This concerns refugees fleeing the war in Ukraine residing in Norway).
From February 1st to April 15th
New deadline: 1 June
We extend the deadline with a 'first come, first served' principle
25 of June is the deadline for late submission of documents
For questions about admission, please contact opptak@uis.no
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