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Norwegian

B.A.

Learn the language, culture and traditions of one of the most beautiful countries on earth by studying Norwegian at UND.

With an influential financial, political and cultural landscape, Norway is an important participant in the global economy. The Norwegian program at UND introduces you to the people, culture and history of this fascinating place. Only offered at approximately a dozen colleges and universities in North America, UND students have a unique opportunity to learn this less commonly taught language with deep ties to the region and earn a Norwegian degree.

Program type:
Major
Format:
On Campus
Est. time to complete:
4 years
Credit hours:
120 (major), 28 (minor)

Why earn a bachelor's degree in Norwegian?

Application Deadlines
Fall:
Aug. 15
Spring:
Dec. 15
Summer:
May 1

 

If you're an international student, refer to the international application process for deadlines.

The United Nations has named Norway the one of the best places in the world for more than a dozen years in a row. Want to know why? Find out by taking a deep dive into all things Norwegian at UND. The Norwegian program offers a major, a minor, and a certificate.

Customize your degree path to the major or minor by taking courses on Norwegian language, literature, culture, and area studies. Join Norwegian-related student organizations to have fun with peers who share your interests. Combine coursework on campus with a semester abroad in Norway to gain a valuable immersion experience as an undergrad. While in Norway, you can explore the great outdoors and urban landscapes, meet the people living in one of the happiest places on earth, and build lasting friendships.

Norwegian classes at UND are small, fostering close relationships between students and professors. In partnership with faculty and fellow students, you'll gain new perspectives, become an informed global citizen, and prepare to succeed in a global workforce. A Norwegian degree complements every major on campus; add a foreign language competency and cross-cultural knowledge to your resume to stand out in your field on the job market after graduation.

Norwegian at UND

  • Study abroad at the University of Oslo, University of Bergen, American College of Norway, BI Norwegian Business School or another Norwegian university or university college.

  • Earn academic credit for an international coursework that counts toward your degree.

  • Benefit from a low faculty to student ratio in face-to-face, online and hybrid courses.

  • Practice your Norwegian skills at our on-campus Fredagslunsj (conversation hour) or at the UND NORSK club.

  • Engage in scholarly activity to advance understanding of language literature and culture.

  •  Apply for language scholarships.

Norwegian Careers

49K

Median annual salary for interpreters and translators

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

20%

Anticipated job growth for interpreters and translators

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

Studying Norwegian enhances any career by changing your perspective and sparking new ideas. Language students find success in numerous industries, including business, education, tourism, history and art.

Our graduates have gone on to a variety of careers and graduate programs, both here and in Norway. For example, recent graduates have found jobs or advanced their education in:

  • Medical school
  • Law school
  • Graduate school in public history
  • Nursing
  • Theater
  • Tourism with a specialty in Scandinavia
  • Air traffic control
  • Software engineering
  • Teaching at the high school and college level

Norwegian Courses You Could Take

NORW 101. First Year Norwegian I. 4 Credits.

Introduction to the basic Norwegian language skills: reading, writing, speaking and listening; fundamentals of grammar. F.

NORW 350. Norwegian Culture. 3 Credits.

Taught in English. Open to non-majors. A systematic analysis of Norwegian culture through the centuries. Repeatable when topics vary. Repeatable. F.

NORW 403. Great Literary Works of Norway. 3 Credits.

Taught in English. Open to non-majors. Reading and analysis of selected texts by a major Norwegian author. Repeatable when topics vary. Repeatable. S.

NORW 431. Advanced Norwegian. 3 Credits.

Reading of selected works by leading Norwegian authors, interpretation and discussion. Prerequisite: NORW 202 or equivalent. F, even years.

LANG 319. University Sponsored Study Abroad. 1-12 Credits.

Participation in UND-sponsored programs of study abroad. For major or minor credit, the language used abroad must correspond to the language being studied at UND. Repeatable when programs or topics within a program vary. Repeatable to 12 credits. Prerequisite: LANG 102 or equivalent. Repeatable to 12.00 credits. S/U grading. On demand.

LANG 480. Capstone: Global Connections. 3 Credits.

Open to majors and non-majors. Literature, linguistics and/or culture course organized by genre, movement, topic or period with a focus on promoting complex engagement with the subject through in-depth analytical writing and discussion. Taught in English. Prerequisite: Second semester Junior, or Senior status, or instructor approval. Repeatable to 6.00 credits. F,S,SS.

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