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POL1007

Current Issues in Norwegian and International Politics

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 covers current issues and main patterns of development in politics and society, both nationally and internationally, and analyze these by relying on political science research and literature. The course content depends on the lecturer. Please contact the departement for further information.

Learning outcome

The learning objective is to teach the students political science thinking. By offering an introduction to different topics within political science the students will learn how to distinguish between the general way of thinking and the ‘political science way of thinking’.

Learning methods and activities

Teaching methods and activities: 2 hours of lectures per week throughout the semester and supervison of project work.
Compulsory activity: Approved term paper (3000 words/8 pages).
Form of assessment: 3-hour written exam. Language of instruction is English.

Compulsory assignments

  • Approved term paper

Required previous knowledge

None.

Course materials

To be decided at the start of the course.

Subject areas

  • Political Science

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 2010-12-06 Time 09:00 Duration 3 timer Place and room Not specified yet.

Ordinary examination - Spring 2011

Written examination
Weighting 100/100 Date 2011-06-09 Time 09:00 Duration 3 timer Place and room Not specified yet.

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