course
basics
NorwegianOnline.com is a program geared towards learners who would like to learn Norwegian for personal reasons and do not require university or college credit for their participation. The reason we don’t offer credit is simple: if you want university or college credit, the price increases significantly. Not issuing course credit reduces your course fees (less than 1/10 when compared to some institutions).
Because the textbook Sett i gang I is used at a number of universities in North America (and Norway), and the lead instructor is also an instructor at the University of Texas, some institutions may grant credit for a course through their own process. NorwegianOnline can’t issue a credit, but we can, for an extra fee, give a written assessment of assignments, quizzes and tests to your institution or organization for them to evaluate. If you are interested in getting credit for a class, talk to your registrar and find out what options you have.
In addition to the website you are viewing here, there is also a password protected site where students come together to learn Norwegian, which is the heart of NorwegianOnline.
course structure
You determine your schedule. Each course consists of one section (three chapters) from the textbook, Sett i gang. Because all participants will be working at different speeds, you will constantly be introduced to new people with whom you can practice your Norwegian. In addition, there will be general chat sessions where you can get to know participants at various levels. In this manner, you can help each other with your Norwegian (in addition to the course instructors helping you).
course chat sessions
An important element of NorwegianOnline courses are the chat sessions. Chat times are voted on by current course participants. As the number of course participants increases, so are the number of chat sessions offered per week.
course dates
The courses through NorwegianOnline are self-paced. This means that you register when it fits your schedule and you work at whatever pace suits your needs and interests. *Note, only registrations for individual levels and the 5-month accelerated course are currently being accepted.*
time commitment
There are 5 sections with 15 chapters in each Sett i gang textbook. These 15 chapters are equivalent to one semester of university language study. A typical university course would cover all 30 chapters (Sett i gang I and II) in an academic year.
working pace
Your working pace depends on if you have any previous Norwegian language experience and how much time your schedule will allow you to commit to the course. We suggest that you determine your working pace by first looking at how much time you are able spend each week. We always have some learners that have had some Norwegian experience before but want or need to start from the beginning because they know some of the beginning materials, but not all. If you fall in this category, you will likely work at a faster pace. It is impossible to tell you exactly how long you'll spend learning Norwegian, but use this as a general guide.
To complete each course (1 level):
Time commitment Your Pace Materials Covered
5—8 hours / week 1 chapter / week 3 weeks / 1 level (3 chapters)
3—6 hours / week .50 chapter / week 6 weeks / 1 level (3 chapters)
To complete each (levels 1-5 or the accelerated or comprehensive course) textbook, each equivalent to one semester of study:
5—8 hours / week 1 chapter / week 15 weeks / 5 levels (15 chapters)
3—6 hours / week .5 chapter / week 30 weeks / 5 levels (15 chapters)
Some people do work through the course much quicker than this. At the University of Texas, where I currently teach an intensive Norwegian course (2 years of Norwegian in 1 year), my students cover one level in two weeks. So, if you have reason and the time needed to move through the materials at an intensive pace, you are welcome to do so.
materials and assignments
In each chapter you will be guided through coursework in the textbook, workbook, and audio materials. Then there are a series of online activities through the course website for you to complete. These activities give you instant feedback (telling you “oops, you made a mistake here, remember that .... refer to page X in the textbook” and what to look out for next time, or, “great job, you are right where you should be at…”). We pride ourselves on giving prompt and meaningful feedback.
After you have completed the text and online materials for each chapter, you will be asked to submit two assignments: one written and one oral. This assignment will take many different forms: a short essay, writing a dialog, an audio recording from you to your instructor, etc. You will submit these through the course website and get feedback from your instructor (mistakes will be noted, suggestions made, etc.) so that you can constantly improve your Norwegian language skills, both orally and in writing. HOWEVER! Keep in mind that this class is to meet your needs. Maybe you need extra oral practice instead of written, or maybe dialogs are more difficult for you to write than essays, you are encouraged to turn in 2 assignments per chapter so that you get feedback. That said, if the ideas for assignments don't fit your needs, just suggest to the instructor how you'd like to change the assignment.
weeks without instruction
There are several periods without instruction. This means that you can use the website as much as you'd like and submit assignments during these times, but you are not guaranteed a response until instruction reconvenes. There will be no official chat sessions on these weeks/weekends, but you are welcome to work with your classmates during these times.
- Easter week (Monday — Easter Sunday)
- 1 week during the summer, dates TBA for 2007
- Christmas/New Years week (December 24th — January 1st)
weekends without instruction
- Martin Luther King Jr. weekend (Saturday — Monday)
- Memorial Day weekend (Friday — Monday)
- Labor Day weekend (Friday — Monday)
- Thanksgiving weekend (Wednesday — Sunday)
These dates will all be noted on the course calendar, so don’t worry about trying to remember them.
equivalency to University-level courses
Ch. 1 — 15, Sett i gang I is equivalent to a first-semester beginning Norwegian course at the university level.
Additional questions? See the FAQ page for more answers.
NorwegianOnline.com is a program geared towards learners who would like to learn Norwegian for personal reasons and do not require university or college credit for their participation. The reason we don’t offer credit is simple: if you want university or college credit, the price increases significantly. Not issuing course credit reduces your course fees (less than 1/10 when compared to some institutions).
Because the textbook Sett i gang I is used at a number of universities in North America (and Norway), and the lead instructor is also an instructor at the University of Texas, some institutions may grant credit for a course through their own process. NorwegianOnline can’t issue a credit, but we can, for an extra fee, give a written assessment of assignments, quizzes and tests to your institution or organization for them to evaluate. If you are interested in getting credit for a class, talk to your registrar and find out what options you have.
In addition to the website you are viewing here, there is also a password protected site where students come together to learn Norwegian, which is the heart of NorwegianOnline.
course structure
You determine your schedule. Each course consists of one section (three chapters) from the textbook, Sett i gang. Because all participants will be working at different speeds, you will constantly be introduced to new people with whom you can practice your Norwegian. In addition, there will be general chat sessions where you can get to know participants at various levels. In this manner, you can help each other with your Norwegian (in addition to the course instructors helping you).
course chat sessions
An important element of NorwegianOnline courses are the chat sessions. Chat times are voted on by current course participants. As the number of course participants increases, so are the number of chat sessions offered per week.
course dates
The courses through NorwegianOnline are self-paced. This means that you register when it fits your schedule and you work at whatever pace suits your needs and interests. *Note, only registrations for individual levels and the 5-month accelerated course are currently being accepted.*
time commitment
There are 5 sections with 15 chapters in each Sett i gang textbook. These 15 chapters are equivalent to one semester of university language study. A typical university course would cover all 30 chapters (Sett i gang I and II) in an academic year.
working pace
Your working pace depends on if you have any previous Norwegian language experience and how much time your schedule will allow you to commit to the course. We suggest that you determine your working pace by first looking at how much time you are able spend each week. We always have some learners that have had some Norwegian experience before but want or need to start from the beginning because they know some of the beginning materials, but not all. If you fall in this category, you will likely work at a faster pace. It is impossible to tell you exactly how long you'll spend learning Norwegian, but use this as a general guide.
To complete each course (1 level):
Time commitment Your Pace Materials Covered
5—8 hours / week 1 chapter / week 3 weeks / 1 level (3 chapters)
3—6 hours / week .50 chapter / week 6 weeks / 1 level (3 chapters)
To complete each (levels 1-5 or the accelerated or comprehensive course) textbook, each equivalent to one semester of study:
5—8 hours / week 1 chapter / week 15 weeks / 5 levels (15 chapters)
3—6 hours / week .5 chapter / week 30 weeks / 5 levels (15 chapters)
Some people do work through the course much quicker than this. At the University of Texas, where I currently teach an intensive Norwegian course (2 years of Norwegian in 1 year), my students cover one level in two weeks. So, if you have reason and the time needed to move through the materials at an intensive pace, you are welcome to do so.
materials and assignments
In each chapter you will be guided through coursework in the textbook, workbook, and audio materials. Then there are a series of online activities through the course website for you to complete. These activities give you instant feedback (telling you “oops, you made a mistake here, remember that .... refer to page X in the textbook” and what to look out for next time, or, “great job, you are right where you should be at…”). We pride ourselves on giving prompt and meaningful feedback.
After you have completed the text and online materials for each chapter, you will be asked to submit two assignments: one written and one oral. This assignment will take many different forms: a short essay, writing a dialog, an audio recording from you to your instructor, etc. You will submit these through the course website and get feedback from your instructor (mistakes will be noted, suggestions made, etc.) so that you can constantly improve your Norwegian language skills, both orally and in writing. HOWEVER! Keep in mind that this class is to meet your needs. Maybe you need extra oral practice instead of written, or maybe dialogs are more difficult for you to write than essays, you are encouraged to turn in 2 assignments per chapter so that you get feedback. That said, if the ideas for assignments don't fit your needs, just suggest to the instructor how you'd like to change the assignment.
weeks without instruction
There are several periods without instruction. This means that you can use the website as much as you'd like and submit assignments during these times, but you are not guaranteed a response until instruction reconvenes. There will be no official chat sessions on these weeks/weekends, but you are welcome to work with your classmates during these times.
- Easter week (Monday — Easter Sunday)
- 1 week during the summer, dates TBA for 2007
- Christmas/New Years week (December 24th — January 1st)
weekends without instruction
- Martin Luther King Jr. weekend (Saturday — Monday)
- Memorial Day weekend (Friday — Monday)
- Labor Day weekend (Friday — Monday)
- Thanksgiving weekend (Wednesday — Sunday)
These dates will all be noted on the course calendar, so don’t worry about trying to remember them.
equivalency to University-level courses
Ch. 1 — 15, Sett i gang I is equivalent to a first-semester beginning Norwegian course at the university level.
Additional questions? See the FAQ page for more answers.