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IDRSA1007

Sport, Body and Social Identity

Credits 7.5
Level Foundation courses, level I
Course start Autumn 2010
Duration 1 semester
Language of instruction Norwegian
Examination arrangement Written examination

About

About the course

Course content

The course addresses questions on whether processes of individualization and globalization have led to new cultural values, norms and expectations. The course will focus upon the relevance of sport, generational cultures and popular culture in a historical and comparative perspective.

Learning outcome

The aim of the course is to provide the students with an overview of sociological and social science perspectives on the interrelationship between the individual and society. Particular emphasis will be given to sport, cultural institutions, body and social identity in late modernity.

Learning methods and activities

Teaching methods and activities: 2 hours lectures and 2 hours groupe discussions per week. Form of assessment: 4 hours written exam.

Compulsory assignments

  • Approved exercise

Required previous knowledge

None

Course materials

To be given at the start of the course

Credit reductions

Course code Reduction From
SOS1014 7.5 sp
This course has academic overlap with the course in the table above. If you take overlapping courses, you will receive a credit reduction in the course where you have the lowest grade. If the grades are the same, the reduction will be applied to the course completed most recently.

Subject areas

  • Sport Science
  • Social Sciences
  • Sociology

Contact information

Course coordinator

  • Jorid Hovden

Department with academic responsibility

Department of Sociology and Political Science

Examination

Examination

Examination arrangement: Written examination
Grade: Letters

Ordinary examination - Autumn 2010

Written examination
Weighting 100/100 Date 2010-12-08 Time 09:00 Duration 4 timer Place and room Not specified yet.

Ordinary examination - Spring 2011

Written examination
Weighting 100/100 Date 2011-05-30 Time 09:00 Duration 4 timer Place and room Not specified yet.

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