Norwegian (NOR01‑08)
Core elements

The pupils shall read texts in order to experience, become engaged in, marvel at, learn about and acquire insight into the thoughts and living conditions of other people. The Norwegian subject builds on an expanded text concept. This means that the pupils shall read and experience texts that combine different forms of expression. They shall explore and reflect on fiction and factual texts in "bokmål" and "nynorsk" Norwegian (either can be optionally the first-choice and/or second-choice language), in Swedish and Danish, and in texts translated from Sami and other languages. The texts shall be linked to a cultural-history context and the pupils' contemporary time.

The pupils shall learn to reflect critically on the impact and credibility of the texts. They shall learn to use and vary language features and literary devices in an appropriate manner in their own oral and written texts. They shall demonstrate the ability to judge digital sources and have an ethical and reflective approach in their communication with others.

The pupils shall have positive experiences when expressing themselves freely orally. They shall listen to and build on the input of others in conversations on subject-related matters. They shall present, narrate and discuss issues in an appropriate manner, both spontaneously and planned, in front of an audience and using digital resources.

The pupils shall experience that the teaching in writing the langauge is meaningful. They shall learn to write in both the written first-choice language ("bokmål" or "nynorsk") and the written second-choice language ("bokmål" or "nynorsk") in various genres and for various purposes, and learn to combine writing with other forms of expression. They shall also learn to assess the texts of others and to revise their own texts based on feedback.

The pupils shall develop knowledge about and a system of concepts for describing grammatical and aesthetic aspects of language. They shall master established standards of language and genres and shall be able to play with, explore and experiment with the language in creative ways.

The pupils shall learn about the current language situation in Norway and be able to explore its historical background. They shall acquire insight into the relationship between language, culture and identity and shall be able to understand their own and others’ language situation in Norway.