Main subject areas
Basic Norwegian for language minorities is a level-oriented plan not related to age. The competence aims are described for three levels and are largely based on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages, which describes and defines six different language levels, from beginners’ level (A1) to advanced level (C2), and what skills and knowledge of languages are associated with each level.
The curriculum for Basic Norwegian for language minorities is structured into four main subject areas, with competence aims formulated for each area. Except for the main subject area Language and culture, the main subject are Listening and speaking, Reading and writing and Language learning were largely prepared with a basis in the four levels of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (A1, A2, B1 and B2).
The main subject areas complement each other and must be viewed in relation to one another. Pupils who follow this curriculum may be at different levels when the teaching begins, and it may take some longer than others to reach the competence aims. Since the curriculum is transitional, the achievement of goals must be seen in the context of the competence aims in the regular curriculum for Norwegian for the year in question.
This subject is a common core subject for all the upper secondary education programmes. Learning in this subject shall therefore be made as relevant as possible for pupils by adapting each subject to its education programme as much as possible.
Overview of the main subject areas:
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Listening and speaking Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 | Reading and writing Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 | Language learning Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 | Language and culture Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 |
Listening and speaking
The main subject area Listening and speaking revolves around understanding Norwegian speech, expanding one’s vocabulary and concepts and making oneself understood in Norwegian. It involves listening and recognizing linguistic units such as words, expressions and concepts, and being able to use them when speaking. Furthermore, the main subject area includes the development of communication skills through the use of oral language in different situations and when working with a variety of subjects.
Reading and writing
The main subject area Reading and writing revolves around written communication and the development of reading and writing skills. Also included is the development and enlargement of one’s vocabulary and concepts in various subjects and themes. Furthermore, the main subject area includes the use of the written language to retrieve information and to develop and structure one’s thoughts and ideas.
Language learning
The main subject area Language learning deals with what it means to learn a new language. It also deals with language as a system and with the use of language. A comparative perspective of one’s mother tongue and Norwegian is also included in the main subject area. Also covered are communication and language learning strategies and the development of linguistic competence.
Language and culture
The main subject area Language and culture revolves around the cultural significance of the language. Various ways of using the language and linguistic variation in Norwegian are also included in the main subject area. Also covered are Norwegian language and text culture seen from a historical, multicultural and international perspective.
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