Course Details
What You Will Learn
A glimpse at some of the topics you will be learning as a part of your Language and Culture course
* Please note that this course is not for university credit.
The Fundamentals
Introducing yourself, where you come from, your friends and family, and favorite hobbies
Getting Around
Key phrases for navigating the world, such as telling the time and conversations with cashiers
Daily Life
Speaking about your daily schedules, making plans, and sharing opinions
The Norwegian Context
Learning Norway’s history and cultural developments
Modern Norway
The welfare state, the oil fund, and the social structures that make Norway
Norwegian Values
How Norway defines itself, from equality and multiculturalism to barnehage and friluftsliv
Where You Will Go
A selection of the sites you will visit as a part of the program
Nasjonalmuseet
National museum of art, architecture, and design
Hosts a trove of Norway’s most important and iconic art pieces
A leading curator of Norway’s cultural identity
Folkemuseum
Museum dedicated to Norwegian cultural history
An immersive experience of traditional architecture
An array of specialized exhibits
Munch Museum
Home of the Edvard Munch collection
13 floors of galleries, exhibitions, and entertainment
Imposing architectural marvel overlooking Oslo’s harbor
Deichmans Bjørvika
Internationally acclaimed library on Oslo’s waterfront
An innovative community space with unique architectural design
Amenities include a cinema, restaurant, lounges, and crafts stations
Grønland
One of Oslo’s most culturally diverse neighborhoods
Home to many international restaurants and food markets
Lively energy near Oslo’s city center
Akershus Festning
1,000 year old fortress in heart of Oslo
Offers interior museum tours and regular events on castle grounds
Also houses the Norwegian Resistance Museum