Course content

The emphasis will be on institutions and content in public policy formation. We will discuss central research questions associated with the relationship between different governmental institutions, public administration, the relationship between central and local governance, the development of the welfare state and current issues in political economy.

Learning outcome

To provide the students with some basic knowledge of the Norwegian political and administrative system.

Learning methods and activities

4 hours of lectures per week throughout the semester, 2 hours of group discussion and term paper supervision. A term paper of 4000 words (10 pages) has to be approved. The term paper may be a joint project of up to 3 students. A list of possible topics will be presented.

Forms of assessment: 5-hour written exam.

Compulsory assignments

• Term paper

Recommended previous knowledge

None.

Required previous knowledge

None.

Course materials

To be decided at the start of the course.

Credit reductions