75 hours Social Studies Course Norwegian

This course is designed for adult immigrants arriving in Norway from January 1, 2022, onwards. If you arrived in Norway before January 1, 2022, you only need to complete the 50-hour social studies course. Read more about the 50-hour course HERE

However, we still recommend that you check which requirements apply to your situation at this link from UDI:Click here

The course can be taken in Norwegian and English with us.

It is mandatory for individuals holding residence permits/nationalities outside the EU/Schengen area who wish to apply for permanent residence in Norway. The purpose of the course is to provide students with a thorough introduction to Norwegian society, the Norwegian political system, Norwegian ways of life, as well as the rights and duties of every Norwegian citizen.

The course is also suitable for those who are entitled to take this course for free through their municipality but prefer a more flexible course that can be completed anywhere.

If you are applying for permanent residency or citizenship in Norway, you must demonstrate that you have completed this course. To receive a course certificate, you must submit written assignments for all three modules of the course and engage in conversations with your online teacher to discuss and reflect on the various topics.

Course Content

The course is divided into three main modules as outlined in the curriculum for Norwegian and social studies for adult immigrants. Each module presents each competency goal as described in the curriculum

For each module, you will find writing assignments, which are mandatory submissions and must be written in Norwegian if you have chosen the Norwegian course.

You will also find a separate category featuring Karense’s podcast «75 Hours of Social Studies.» Here, you can listen to Karense’s discussions on all the central topics in the curriculum.

At the end of the course, there is a test with over 200 multiple-choice questions related to all the topics. This test generates 40 questions each time you start it, allowing you to take the test as many times as you wish, with different questions each time.

Additionally, you are required to have a total of 5 hours (5x 60 minutes) of conversation with an online teacher.

MODULE 1 EDUCATION, SKILLS, AND EMPLOYMENT
Rights, duties, and opportunities in the Norwegian education system
Being an employee in Norway
Tax-funded welfare
Privacy and copyright
Values in the Norwegian school and education system
Collaboration between school and home
The importance of using various arenas to learn Norwegian
Critical thinking and ethical awareness


MODULE 2 FAMILY AND EVERYDAY LIFE
Laws, rules, and values related to children’s rights and legal protection
Child rearing and collaboration with kindergarten, school, and child welfare
The Norwegian healthcare system
Rights and duties as a newcomer to Norway
Personal finances
Negative social control, domestic violence, forced marriage, and female genital mutilation
Family planning, contraception, as well as sexual identity and gender expression
Participation in social, voluntary, and political arenas


MODULE 3 NORWAY PAST AND PRESENT
The emergence of democracy in Norway
Important landmarks and holidays
Democracy in Norway
Diversity in Norway
Sustainability and the environment
Freedom of speech and protection against discrimination
Gender equality and women’s participation in the workforce
Traditions and religion
A journey through Norway

Requirements:
Course participants must complete written assignments for all three modules. Each of the three modules constitutes 25 hours, totaling 75 hours for the entire course.
Course participants must complete 5 hours of conversation and discussion with the online teacher. The conversations will be conducted in Norwegian if you have chosen the Norwegian version of the course.

The course with the regular course length can be completed at the earliest within 2 months. If you need to complete the course sooner, you should book the fast track course which can be completeded within 3 weeks.

All our courses have fixed periods

When you enroll in one of our courses, it’s for a specified period. The course’s start and end dates are clearly specified in the email you receive when you gain access to the course. The course thus has a start date and an end date. You can not use the course after the end date, but you can extend your access by purchasing several months If you extend the course, all your results will be saved and you can continue as before. If you do not use the course during the course period, the course cannot be opened for you again later, because then the course period is over. Then you have to buy a new course to gain access again. We cannot pause the course if you are ill or going on holiday. This means that the course period cannot be stopped once it has started.