All Classes & Events

BEGINNING 2- ONLINE 

Text: Sett i gang 1, Chapters 4-6*

Explore the theme of schools & education through topics such as in the classroom, subjects, schedules and learning Norwegian. Instructors and students will utilize a variety of technology tools to deliver instruction and  build community.

Tuesdays, 6:15 p.m. - 8:15 p.m.

March 30th - June 1st

Instructor: Ingunn Henrikssen

COVID-19 Book Update:

Sett i gang 1 & 2 can be purchased through Amazon in advance or at Mindekirken. More details about pick up/delivery will be communicated upon registration.

BEGINNING 3- ONLINE 

Text: Sett i gang 1, Chapters 7-9*

Explore the theme of food & meals through topics such as breakfast and lunch, dinner, coffee, and evening meals. Instructors and students will use a variety of technology tools to deliver and engage with instruction and build community.

Wednesdays, 6:15 p.m. - 8:15 p.m.

March 31st - June 2nd

Instructor: Christine Esdaile

COVID-19 Book Update:

Sett i gang 1 & 2 can be purchased through Amazon in advance or at Mindekirken. More details about pick-up/delivery will be communicated upon registration.

BEGINNING 5-ONLINE

Text: Sett i gang 1, Chapters 13-15*

Explore the theme of climate & clothing through topics such as climate and weather, seasons and holidays,  and clothing and fashion.  Instructors and students will use a variety of technology tools to deliver and engage with instruction and build community.

Wednesdays, 6:15 p.m. - 8:15 p.m.

March 31st - June 2nd

Instructors: Ingunn Henrikssen 

COVID-19 Book Update:

Sett i gang 1 & 2 can be purchased through Amazon in advance or at Mindekirken. More details about pick-up/delivery will be communicated upon registration.

INTERMEDIATE 1- ONLINE

Text: Sett i gang 2, Chapters 16-18*

Explore the theme of family & celebrations including themes such as family and relatives, appearance and personality, love and relationships. Instructors and students will use a variety of technology tools to deliver and engage with instruction and build community.

Thursdays, 6:15 p.m. - 8:15 p.m.

April 1st - June 3rd

Instructor: Ethan Bjelland

COVID-19 Book Update:

Sett i gang 1 & 2 can be purchased through Amazon in advance or at Mindekirken. More details about pick-up/delivery will be communicated upon registration.

INTERMEDIATE 4- ONLINE

Text: Sett i gang 2, Chapters 25-27*

Explore the theme of health & wellness through topics such as occupations, working conditions, and personal finance in Norway.  Instructors and students will use a variety of technology tools to deliver and engage with instruction and build community.

Mondays, 6:15 p.m. - 8:15 p.m.

March 29th - June 7th

No class on May 31st

Instructor: Rachel Peterson

COVID-19 Book Update:

Sett i gang 1 & 2 can be purchased through Amazon in advance or at Mindekirken. More details about pick-up/delivery will be communicated upon registration.

KABALMYSTERIET

Genre: Skjønnlitteratur for barn og ungdom: fantasi og magisk realisme

Text: Kabalmysteriet av Jostein Gaarder

In Kabalmysteriet, Hans Thomas and his father set out on a car trip from Norway to Greece—the birthplace of philosophy—in search of Hans Thomas's mother, who left them many years earlier. On the way, Hans Thomas receives a mysterious miniature book: the fantastic memoir of a sailor shipwrecked in 1842 on a strange island where a deck of cards come to life. Structured as a deck of cards—each chapter is one in the deck—Kabalmysteriet ("The Solitaire Mystery") weaves together fantasy and reality, fairy tales and family history, philosophy and mystery. This course is conducted in Norwegian with a focus on reading and conversation.

We will use the electronic version of this book, which can be purchased through www.ebok.no in text and/or audio format. Hard copies will not be available through MNLCP, but students are welcome to use one if they have it.

Mondays, 6:15 p.m. - 8:15 p.m.

March 29th - June 7th

No class on May 31st

Instructor: Becca Ayala

CONVERSATIONAL NORWEGIAN- ONLINE

Build confidence using the language you have already learned with this course designed to keep you engaged, challenged, and speaking norsk. Improve pronunciation and syntax, build vocabulary, and integrate idioms as you discuss authentic texts, current events, and activities in your daily life. This class is recommended for those who have completed Intermediate Norwegian 5 and above, or the equivalent. Both new and returning students are welcome! Instructors and students will use a variety of technology tools to deliver and engage with instruction and build community.

Tuesdays, 6:15 p.m. - 8:15 p.m.
March 30th - June 1st
Instructor: Alan Ingman

TRIANGELGÅTEN

Genre: Skjønnlitteratur for barn og ungdom

Text: Triangelgåten  av Jørn Lier Horst

Triangelgåten is the twelfth novel in Jørn Lier Horst’s young adult mystery CLUES series. Set in Vestfold near Stavern, this novel tells of Cecilia, Leo and Une’s encounters with strange events and discoveries related to ships and planes that have disappeared without a trace in the bay area outside of Perlen. Students will actively engage in their learning through read alouds and discussion, conversation, grammar exercises using the text and media such as YouTube and NRK TV. 

Mondays, 6:15 p.m. - 8:15 p.m.

March 29th - June 7th

Instructor: Christine Midelfort

COVID-19 Book Update:

Books can be purchased at Mindekirken. More details about pick-up/delivery will be communicated upon registration.

JEG VET HVOR DU BOR

Genre: Krimroman

Text: Jeg vet hvor du bor av Unni Lindell 

Born in South Korea but raised in Norway, Oslo police detective Marian Dahle makes her first appearance as the main character in Jeg vet hvor du bor.  Marian is a complicated character.  Her adoption was not a story with a happy ending, and her closest friend is her dog Birka.  Badly injured on a previous case, Marian is working cold cases, and it is soon apparent that the cold case she’s investigating is not just a matter of the past.  Lindell always gives her readers a lot to talk about, so please join us as we finish reading and discussing this novel.  This class is conducted in Norwegian and includes grammar review.

Mondays, 6:15 p.m. - 8:15 p.m.

March 29th - June 7th

Instructor: Signe Ilstrup

COVID-19 Book Update:

Books can be purchased at Mindekirken. More details about pick-up/delivery will be communicated upon registration.

BRØDRE I BLODET

Genre: Skjønnlitteratur

Text: Brødre i blodet av Ingvar Ambjørnsen

Set in Oslo, Brødre i blodet tells a story about friendship and courage. Experience nuances of what it means to live in a social democracy as Elling and his good friend Kjell Bjarne navigate everyday life and find the courage to take to the streets. Students will read the novel and actively engage in their learning through read alouds, vocabulary development, comprehension activities, and discussion.

Tuesdays, 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

March 30th- June 1st

Instructor: Christine Midelfort

COVID-19 Book Update:

Books can be purchased at Mindekirken. More details about pick-up/delivery will be communicated upon registration.

VITNE TIL DØD: ET PÅSKEMYSTERIET

Genre: Skjønnliterattur for barn og ungdom- krim og mysterier

Text: Vitne til død av Anne-Kari Minsaas

Vitne til død is the first book in a new series about 13-year-old Martine through a murder mystery that includes her whole family and spans across borders. We will spend the spring session reading and discussing this novel as we observe contemporary Norwegian culture and celebrate like Norwegians in our own homes. We will share recipes, learn songs, bring our knitting and crafts, encourage each other to get outside, and read a brand new crime fiction book together.

Saturdays, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

March 27th- June 5th

Instructor: Ethan Bjelland

COVID-19 Book Update:

Books can be purchased at Mindekirken. More details about pick-up/delivery will be communicated upon registration.

BEGINNING NORWEGIAN REVIEW

Text: Sett i gang 1, Chapters 1-15

This class is designed to help students who have completed Beginning Norwegian 5 to refresh their skill sets in key areas such as grammar, vocabulary, and culture på norsk. The class will revisit themes covered in the Sett i Gang I textbook and workbook, as well as explore other related topics. Special emphasis will be placed on gaining confidence in using spoken Norwegian by completing culturally-focused projects designed to increase active vocabulary.

Thursdays, 6:15 p.m. - 8:15 p.m.

April 1st - June 3rd

Instructor: Britta Augdahl

KATHARINA-KODEN

Genre: Krimroman

Text: Katharina-koden av Jørn Lier Horst

Katharina-koden is an award-winning novel that explores two, quarter century old cold case disappearances. We will finish reading this novel and also focus on developing our listening and reading skills in Norwegian. Students will actively engage in their learning through read alouds, conversation, grammar exercises, using the text and media such as YouTube and NRK-TV.

Tuesdays, 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

March 30th - June 1st

Instructor: Christine Midelfort

COVID-19 Book Update:

Books can be purchased at Mindekirken. More details about pick-up/delivery will be communicated upon registration.

KVINNEKOR

Kvinnekor draws together women who share an interest in Norway and choral music. Join us this spring as we explore the patriotic repertoire of syttende mai. Most of our music is divided into parts; the ability to read music is a plus, but not a requirement. 

Tuesdays, 6:00 p.m. - 7:15 p.m.

March 30th - June 1st

Director: Margy Sather Peterson

Cost: $30 fee for spring membership

TRAVEL SEMINAR

 Scandinavian Capitals Tours: Exploring Copenhagen, Oslo, & Stockholm

Join us for an out of the ordinary tour through the three Scandinavian capital cities of Copenhagen, Oslo, & Stockholm. This tour will guide you through the historical and cultural landscape of these cities and illustrate how intertwined the urban and natural landscapes are. 

Wednesday, April 21st

6:30 p.m.- 8:30 p.m.

Cost: $30

Instructor: Magne Hatlevik

TRAVEL SEMINAR

Spectacular Mountains, Waterfalls, and Fjords of Norway

Join us for a tour across beautiful landscape as we visit some of Norway’s most important national symbols featured in Eidvoll, Hamar, Lillehammer, Åndalsnes, and Trollstigen. We will also travel through Western Norway’s rugged terrain winding our way from Sunnmøre all the way back to Oslo.

Wednesday, May 12th

6:30 p.m.- 8:30 p.m.

Cost: $30

Instructor: Magne Hatlevik

Den Norske Klubben is a Norwegian language and culture group for kids around ages 6-10 led by Sophie Urberg Carlson with Krista Schweppe every other Sunday of each month, from 10-11 am. The program is back ONLINE this fall and the theme for the year is Sanger og Fortellinger (songs and stories). With an informal structure, activities may include games, songs, art projects, and dramatic play. There will be a theme for the year, but each week is independent from one another, so children can attend as they are able.

Registration is required, but it is FREE to attend. You will be emailed the Zoom meeting once you've registered. 

Sunday, January 3rd

Sunday, January 17th

Sunday, January 31st

Sunday, February 14th

Sunday, February 28th

Sunday, March 14th

KVINNEKOR

Kvinnekor draws together women who share an interest in Norway and choral music. Join us this year as we explore Norwegian music and bring Norway's rich tradition of adult community choir to life. Most of our music is divided into parts; reading music is a plus, but not a requirement.  

Tuesdays, 6:00 p.m. - 7:15 p.m.

September 15th- June 1st

Director: Margy Sather Peterson

Cost: $75 annual membership fee