Course - Childhood, Education and Well-Being with a Particular Focus on Africa - BARN2002
BARN2002 - Childhood, Education and Well-Being with a Particular Focus on Africa
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: Assignment
Grade: Letters
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oppgave | 100/100 |
Course content
The course presents perspectives on childhood, everyday life and learning in a cross-cultural perspective, with a particular emphasis on countries in Africa. Learning related to children's participation in everyday life activities such as work and play will be emphasised. Rights to education, schooling and formal education in a life-long perspective will be discussed. Gender, and the role of education to enhance well-being and reduction of poverty for all will be included.
Learning outcome
The main objectives of the course are to provide students with knowledge of:
* Childhood, everyday life and learning.
* Right to education in the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, and the African Charter on Children's Rights and Welfare.
* Early childhood education and care.
* Gender perspectives on schooling and well-being.
Learning methods and activities
Total lecture hours: ca. 20 hours.
Required previous knowledge
None.
Course materials
Information will be given at the beginning of the semester.
No
Version: 1
Credits:
7.5 SP
Study level: Intermediate course, level II
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: AUTUMN 2013
Language of instruction: English
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- Childhood Studies
- Education
- Social Sciences
Examination
Examination arrangement: Assignment
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
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Autumn
ORD
Oppgave
100/100
Submission
2013-12-18 -
Room Building Number of candidates -
Spring
ORD
Oppgave
100/100
Submission
2014-05-21 -
Room Building Number of candidates
- * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
For more information regarding registration for examination and examination procedures, see "Innsida - Exams"