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Course Description Welcome to Norwegian 231! Norwegian 231 is the first part of the intermediate Norwegian sequence and emphasizes three main areas: 1) expanding your base of Norwegian vocabulary, structures and functions; 2) continuing to develop the four skills of reading, writing, speaking, and listening; and 3) exploring Norwegian culture. Together, we will try to make the classroom as rich a learning environment as possible by using a variety of authentic spoken, written, and visual materials. We will also speak exclusively Norwegian in the classroom. Our approach to language teaching is characterized by proficiency, thematic learning, and integration of culture and language learning. In addition, we will be searching the Internet for World Wide Web sites in Norwegian, making our own class web site, connecting with Norwegians and other students of Norwegian via e-mail, listening to Norwegian stories on tape, watching Norwegian videos, and reading Norwegian newspapers and magazines. We expect students to be active participants in the learning process and to take responsibility for their own learning. In practical terms, this means preparing for and participating actively in class, but also helping to shape the course content and methods. Textbook and Materials The textbook for this course is Stein på stein which comes with a workbook. They are available for purchase in the St. Olaf Bookstore. The textbook comes with a CD in which most of the texts are recorded. You are required to listen to this as you read the text. The workbook comes with a floppy disk. You are required to do the exercises on these as you work with the text. The tapes accompanying the textbook are available for your use in the Language Lab and we will aslo be using them in the classroom. Finally you are required to buy the grammar book Arbeidsgrammatikk, which includes exercises that will be assigned as homework and which we will work on in class. You will also need a three-ring binder in which you will keep your homework assignments as you get them back from the teacher. Before the tests, the midterm and the final exam you are advised to look at your homework and correct mistakes. You will also be required to redo some of your homework. You will hand in your binder for review at mid-term and at the end of the semester. Participation (Class activities, Language lab, and Evening sessions) Students are required to attend all class sessions and participate actively in discussions and small group work. Active participation requires that students come to class with homework completed so that they are prepared to use Norwegian in a variety of contexts. Students will earn points daily for active participation and quizzes/warm-up activities. Students must also attend some time in the language lab, but most of the listening can be done wherever you have access to a CD player. It is important that you listen to each text or segment on the CD and the tapes more than once and that you try to speak along for practice. Once a week, students are required to attend a 15-minute evening session for speaking and listening practice with native Norwegians. Students will sign up for their evening sessions during class. Homework Homework consists of reading, writing, listening, and speaking.
The homework assignments will be corrected after each class period by the teacher or the Norwegian assistants. Each homework assignment is worth a maximum of four points. In order to receive credit, the assignment must be complete and handed in at the beginning of class on the day it is due. We accept no late assignments. Tests and Exams There will be eight short chapter tests during the semester, after chapters 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9. They will take approximately 30 minutes to write and will include sections for listening, reading, grammar, and writing. In addition, there will be a midterm exam after chapter 5 and a final exam after chapter 10. In connection with both exams, there will be a 10-15 minute oral test to demonstrate speaking skills. Students must take all tests on the scheduled day. Exceptions to this policy will only be granted in cases of serious illness or emergency, and must be requested beforehand. Travel plans should be made with the course calendar in mind. Airline reservations or rides leaving do not constitute emergency. Grading The final grade for this course is based on the following:
The grading scale is shown below.
Co-Curricular Activities on Campus To supplement our courses, the Norwegian Department also offers many co-curricular activities and events. Students have the opportunity to do the following:
Study in NorwayThe Norwegian Department encourages as many students as possible to experience Norwegian culture first-hand. We cooperate with International and Off-Campus Studies in maintaining a variety of study opportunities in Norway, and we assist students, both majors and non-majors, in planning appropriate study programs in Norway. Contact Solveig Zempel for more information on the study abroad progams. |
Web site by
Anne
Sabo.
http://www.stolaf.edu/depts/norwegian/23100s/description.html
Last updated: Feb. 1, 2000