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DRPS : Course Catalogue : School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures : European Languages & Cultures - Scandinavian Stud

Undergraduate Course: Norwegian Language 2 (ELCS08011)

Course Outline
SchoolSchool of Literatures, Languages and Cultures CollegeCollege of Humanities and Social Science
Credit level (Normal year taken)SCQF Level 8 (Year 2 Undergraduate) AvailabilityAvailable to all students
SCQF Credits20 ECTS Credits10
SummaryTaught largely in the target language, the course will make the student linguistically competent to study abroad.
Course description Not entered
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
Pre-requisites Students MUST have passed: Norwegian 1 (ELCS08028)
Co-requisites
Prohibited Combinations Students MUST NOT also be taking Danish Language 2 (ELCS08008) OR Swedish Language 2 (ELCS08013)
Other requirements None
Information for Visiting Students
Pre-requisitesEntry 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.
High Demand Course? Yes
Course Delivery Information
Academic year 2017/18, Available to all students (SV1) Quota:  None
Course Start Full Year
Timetable Timetable
Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) Total Hours: 200 ( Lecture Hours 22, Seminar/Tutorial Hours 22, Summative Assessment Hours 3, Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 4, Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours 149 )
Assessment (Further Info) Written Exam 30 %, Coursework 70 %, Practical Exam 0 %
Additional Information (Assessment) Coursework: 70%
- 1 x written language assessment (15%)
- 1 x listening/writing assessment (20%)
- 1 x combined written exercise/oral exercise assessment (20%)
- 1 x oral assessment (15%)

Examination: (30%)
- 1 x 2-hour written degree examination (30%)
Feedback Not entered
Exam Information
Exam Diet Paper Name Hours & Minutes
Main Exam Diet S2 (April/May)2:00
Resit Exam Diet (August)2:00
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course, the student will be able to:
  1. Continue to develop a more nuanced command of Norwegian vocabulary, grammar and syntax; along with a critical understanding of a range of more specific areas in Norwegian culture.
  2. Demonstrate an understanding of the main ideas of complex speech on concrete and abstract topics, and an ability to rapidly grasp the content and significance of a range of written material.
  3. Write at length about topical and cultural issues in a critical manner summarising information accurately and developing a clear argument.
  4. Further develop effective communication, presentation and interaction skills across a range of media, on both an impromptu and prepared basis.
  5. Demonstrate self-reliance, initiative, and the ability to work creatively and flexibly with others as part of a team.
Reading List
None
Additional Information
Course URL http://www.arts.ed.ac.uk/scastuds/courses.html
Graduate Attributes and Skills Not entered
Additional Class Delivery Information The tutorial hour, Thursday 3-4pm, is a proposed time and is subject to confirmation or change in week 1 of teaching. Students can enrol in the course even if this hour clashes with a lecture hour for another course. The other hour, Tuesday 9-10am, is fixed and cannot change.
KeywordsDELC Norwegian 2 Lang
Contacts
Course organiserMr Arne Kruse
Tel: (0131 6)50 4025
Email:
Course secretaryMiss Becca Hockey
Tel: (0131 6)50 3646
Email:
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