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EUR3414 - Differentiated Integration: The Norwegian Case in Perspective

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Examination arrangement

Examination arrangement: Home examination
Grade: 

Evaluation Weighting Duration Grade deviation Examination aids
Hjemmeeksamen 100/100

Course content

Is Norway’s relationship with the EU unique? What are the advantages and disadvantages of this country’s relationship with the EU compared to alternative forms of association? Drawing on theories of European integration and international relations, the course offers a critical examination of Norway’s adaptation to the EU; be this adaptation interest-driven, rule-driven or norms driven. Throughout, specific empirical cases of difficult political issues and case law are set up against prior Norwegian expectations or positions. Furthermore, drawing on models of democracy, the course undertakes a critical assessment of the democratic implications arising in the association. Finally, in pursuing the above ends, and in addressing the above questions, the course places Norway’s association with the EU within a broader comparative perspective, by systematically contrasting this association with different models pursued by other European countries vis-à-vis the EU.

Learning outcome

Knowledge
Students will have acquired
- an in-depth and theoretically informed knowledge of the reasons for and implications of Norway’s current association with the EU across policy-areas
- a thorough and theoretically informed knowledge of alternatives to the Norwegian association

Skills
Students will be able
- to assess and compare different associations with the EU and/or aspects thereof in a theoretically informed manner
- to communicate their knowledge orally and in writing, using the appropriate terminology, to specialist and non-specialist audiences

Learning methods and activities

The teaching methods and activities will in this course be a combination of lectures, debates and discussions.

Please note that seminars depend on external funding. Information on this will be given at semester start.

Compulsory assignments

  • Position paper

Further on evaluation

Students must submit and pass the position paper. Evaluation in this course is given in the form of a take-home exam.

In the event of a legitimate absence or a failed exam, students can apply to the Department of Historical Studies for re-sitting the examination the following semester. Students who have obtained a passing grade but wish to improve their grade have to register for class and sit the ordinary exam when the course is taught. Compulsory activities from a previous semester may be approved by the department.

Required previous knowledge

None.

Course materials

Available at the start of the semester.

Credit reductions

Course code Reduction From To
EUR3409 7.5
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Facts

Version: 1
Credits:  7.5 SP
Study level: Second degree level

Coursework

Term no.: 1
Teaching semester:  AUTUMN 2018

Language of instruction: English

Location: Trondheim

Subject area(s)
  • European Studies
  • History
  • Teacher Education
Contact information
Course coordinator:

Department with academic responsibility
Department of Historical Studies

Examination

Examination arrangement: Home examination

Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
Autumn ORD Hjemme-eksamen 100/100

Release
2018-11-23

Submission
2018-11-30

INSPERA
Room Building Number of candidates
Spring ORD Hjemme-eksamen 100/100

Release
2019-05-03

Submission
2019-05-06

INSPERA
Room Building Number of candidates
  • * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
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