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Norwegian language courses for students registered at UiA

As an international student at the University of Agder, you have several options when it comes to learning Norwegian during your time on campus. Look at the list below to choose the most appropriate course for you. However, please note that you will not get a visa for the purpose of studying Norwegian.

NO-133 (a regular 10 ECTS course)

NO-133 (a regular 10 ECTS course)

     Kristiansand campus

     Grimstad campus

Content

  • The course develops basic speaking, listening, reading and writing skills in Norwegian
  • The course requires effort and time, is very intensive, and there is a considerable amount of homework
  • On successful completion, the students will have achieved A1 level in Norwegian

Classes and exams

  • 4 classes per week for the whole semester
  • 3 hour written digital exam; graded assessment (A – F)
  • Examination requirements: 80% attendance

Register before 1 February and 1 september.

Start: January 6

NO 161 (intermediate Norwegian, level 1, a regular 5 ECTS course)

A 7.5 week long course (lower intermediate level) held in January-February.

Start: January 6. 

Please note that you need to register by 1 February! Sign up on Student Web. If you haven’t taken NO-133 or have difficulties registering, please contact Boriana.Vukovska@uia.no

Location: Kristiansand campus.

Read more about the course content.

NO 162 ( Intermediate Norwegian, level 2, a regular 5 ECTS course)

A 7.5 week long course (upper intermediate level) held in March-April.

Start: March 2.

Please note that you need to register by 1 February! For more info: Boriana.Vukovska@uia.no

Location: Kristiansand campus. 

Read more about the course content.

Speak Norwegian I (Offered only in Kristiansand)

Content

  • The course focuses on speaking basic, everyday Norwegian and getting around while you are in Norway
  • The course includes also extra, out-of-class activities bringing you closer to the Norwegian traditions and lifestyle

 Classes and exams

  • 4 classes per week for 6 weeks only
  • 0 credits; no exam

Sign up at the information meeting about the course on January 6.

Speak Norwegian 2 (Offered only in Kristiansand)

Content

For those who would like to continue studying Norwegian after having participated in Speak Norwegian 1.

Classes and exams

  • 4 weeks, two classes per week
  • No exam
  • Certificate of attendance

BARE NORSK Kafé

Remember: At BARE NORSK Kafé at Campus Grimstad (Fridays) and Campus Kristiansand (Wednesdays) beginners in Norwegian can:

  • practice your Norwegian speaking skills
  • learn stuff that's not to be found in the textbook
  • get help with your homework or with catching up if you have missed a class
  • talk about Norwegian language, Norway and the Norwegians
  • and generally about everything that's on your mind ;)

Your coffee-drinking hosts: Boriana (Campus Grimstad) and Roy Gunvar (Campus Kristiansand). Please see the UiA Calendar for time and place.