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POL1004

Globalization: Norway in International Society

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 students will be offered a short introduction to the literature on globalization within the fields of economy, political science and sociology. Theoretical and conceptual dilemmas associated with globalization will also be discussed.

Learning outcome

To improve the students’ understanding of the main characteristics of economic, political and cultural globalization processes and how these affect the Norwegian economy, politics and culture.

Learning methods and activities

Teaching methods and activities: 2 hours of lectures per week and supervison of project work.
Compulsory activity: Approved term paper (3000 words/8 pages).
Form of assessment: 3 hours written exam.

Compulsory assignments

  • Approved term paper(s)/exercise(s). Specific requirements will be announced at the beginning of the term.

Required previous knowledge

None

Course materials

To be decided at the start of the course.

Credit reductions

Course code Reduction From
SVPOL108 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

  • Social Studies
  • Social Sciences
  • Political Science
  • Technological subjects

Contact information

Course coordinator

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 2010-12-13 Time 09:00 Duration 3 timer Place and room Not specified yet.

Ordinary examination - Spring 2011

Written examination
Weighting 100/100 Date 2011-05-27 Time 09:00 Duration 3 timer Place and room Not specified yet.

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