Undergraduate Course: Norwegian 1A (VS1) (ELCS08019)
Course Outline
| School |
School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures |
College |
College of Humanities and Social Science |
| Course type |
Standard |
Availability |
Part-year visiting students only |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) |
SCQF Level 08 (Year 1 Undergraduate) |
Credits |
20 |
| Home subject area |
European Languages & Cultures - Scandinavian Stud |
Other subject area |
None |
| Course website |
None |
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| Course description |
An intensive course in spoken and written Norwegian for those with no previous knowledge of the language. Introduction to modern Norwegian literature and civilisation with selected texts. |
Entry Requirements
| Pre-requisites |
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Co-requisites |
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| Prohibited Combinations |
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Other requirements |
A pass in Higher Grade (SCE) in a modern or classical language, or equivalent evidence of linguistic proficiency
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| Additional Costs |
None |
Information for Visiting Students
| Pre-requisites |
Entry to any language course above introductory level is subject to a language test by the relevant subject area on arrival and at the discretion of the course organiser. |
| Prospectus website |
http://www.ed.ac.uk/studying/visiting-exchange/courses |
Course Delivery Information
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
| The course aims to develop in students a basic competence in spoken and written Norwegian. Students will be exposed to spoken Norwegian in various forms, including film, and to elementary texts of various types, studied primarily for their linguistic but also for their cultural content. In addition to its linguistic goals the course aims to foster transferrable communication skills. |
Assessment Information
| Assessment 1 (15%), Assessment 2 (15%), Class examination (40%), Supplementary Assessment (30%) |
Special Arrangements
| Not entered |
Contacts
| Course organiser |
Mr Arne Kruse
Tel: (0131 6)50 4025
Email: Arne.Kruse@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary |
Ms Alison Mccracken
Tel: (0131 6)50 3635
Email: alison.mccracken@ed.ac.uk |
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