Norwegian as a second language and cultural competence

Project Number: NO3

Country: Norway

Institutions/Departments: Faculty for Humanities and Pedagogy, University in Agder

URL: https://www.uia.no/studier/norsk-som-andrespraak-og-kulturkunnskap

Publication/Material: https://www.uia.no/studieplaner/topic/NO-141-1
https://www.uia.no/studieplaner/topic/NO-142-1 

Project leader and contact person: Boriana Vukovska

Duration: Ongoing

Short Description:

The aim of this course is to strengthen the learning potential of minority language pupils. It is designed for primary school and other teachers who teach minority students. This part-time course, stretching over two semesters, has two modules: introduction to Norwegian as a second language and cultural competence, and teaching Norwegian as a second language and cultural competence.

Implementation: University course

Target Group(s), age & context: University students, teachers working with minority language students

Approach/Method: Students work at home, come together in 'gatherings' at particular times for lectures, discussions, and group work.

Type: Part-time two semester course for primary teachers

Funding: University in Agder

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