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SANT2004

Development, Modernization and Globalization

Credits 7.5
Level Intermediate course, level II
Course start Spring 2011
Duration 1 semester
Language of instruction Norwegian
Examination arrangement Written examination

About

About the course

Course content

The course examines the economic, political, social and cultural aspects of social change. Students are presented with different forms of modernization and globalization theories from the classical works in the Social Sciences to present-day discussions. Themes included are: transnational movement of commodities, peoples and cultural expressions and the local appropriation of global phenomena.

Learning outcome

To develop a basic understanding of different social scientific perspectives on global, social, and cultural processes of change.

Learning methods and activities

Lectures/seminars and written assignments (approx. 24 hours).
One approved written assignement.
4-hour written exam.

Compulsory assignments

  • Approved written assignment

Required previous knowledge

None.

Subject areas

  • Social Sciences
  • Social Anthropology

Contact information

Course coordinator

Department with academic responsibility

Department of Social Anthropology

Examination

Examination

Examination arrangement: Written examination
Grade: Letters

Ordinary examination - Autumn 2010

Written examination
Weighting 100/100 Date 2010-12-14 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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