Academic Program Participants take one course in Norwegian language and the Topics course 2001-2002 taught by the Program Leader.
Participants then choose from a variety of other courses offered in either Norwegian or English.
Norwegian Language Courses Students are tested for language ability and assigned to an appropriate proficiency level. A language placement examination from the University of Oslo can be administered at the applicant's home institution or can be taken in Oslo about 10 days before the opening of the Oslo Year Program. Examinations are evaluated in Oslo. University of Oslo language courses are offered on 5 levels. Level III courses meet 8 or 10 periods a week.