Course - Introduction to Norway - INTRO175
Introduction to Norway
About
About the course
Course content
Introduction to Norway is a course intended to help foreign students at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology to develop knowledge and understanding of different aspects of Norwegian history, politics, culture and contemporary society at a foundational academic level.
This basic knowledge should also contribute to better educational and social output from the study period at the students’ home faculties and improve students’ integration into the Norwegian society and culture.
The course also provides an arena for inter-cultural communication and better understanding of the students’ own societies, values and cultures. As the language of lectures and other study activities is English.
Learning outcome
Knowledge
The students
- Shall have knowledge about the modern political and social history of Norway and the development of the modern welfare state
- Shall have knowledge of Norwegian topography, demography, climate and natural resources and how this can explain social, political and economic development
- Shall have knowledge about the Norwegian political system, political parties and important political discussions
- Shall have knowledge about the political economy of contemporary Norway
- Shall have knowledge about Norwegian foreign policy and foreign relations
- Shall have knowledge about childhood and the educational system in Norway
- Shall have knowledge about religion in Norway and important Norwegian values
- Shall have knowledge about languages and literature in Norway
- Shall have knowledge about ethnic minorities with a particular emphasis on the Sami population
Skills:
The students
- Should be able to describe and discuss the knowledge elements presented above at a foundational academic level
- Should be able to compare and contrast Norway and their home countries on the knowledge elements presented above
- Should be able to critically analyze the political and social development of a country in light of its history, topography and demography.
- Can find and discuss digital and written information about Norway and the students home country
General competence
The students
- Shall improve their understanding of various paths of national development
- Shall develop their proficiency in oral and written English
Learning methods and activities
Teaching is organized in 7-10 teaching sessions. These will include lectures, discussions, in-class exercises, local field excursions, and presentations and discussions of student papers.
Basic information on all course activities and requirements will be given at an information meeting early in each term.
The main channel of communication and contact between students and between students and the academic staff is Blackboard (a learning management system). Students are supposed to get basic information about and access to Blackboard at their home faculties. Students are expected to log on to Blackboard regularly to keep themselves well informed.
Compulsory assignments
- Obligatoriske arbeidskrav
Further on evaluation
Compulsory assignments
- Individual paper outline (for tutoring)
- Individual paper first draft (for tutoring)
All obligatory course work will be evaluated Approved/Not Approved.
Exam and grading
The final grade is calculated as a weighted average of the two following component parts
- A paper (49%)
- An individual exam (written, 3 hours) (51%)
The paper is written under academic supervision of a member of the department staff.
Each component of the final grade can be improved individually.
Specific conditions
Admission to a programme of study is required:
- (EMNE/FØK)
Humanities (EMNE/HF)
Miscellaneous Courses (ABDIV)
Miscellaneous Courses (IVTDIV)
Miscellaneous Courses - Faculty of Architecture and Design (EMNE/AD)
Miscellaneous Courses - Faculty of Economics and Management (EMNE/ØK)
Miscellaneous Courses - Faculty of Engineering (EMNE/IV)
Miscellaneous Courses - Faculty of Information Technology and Electrical Engineering (EMNE/IE)
Miscellaneous Courses - Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences (EMNE/MH)
Miscellaneous Courses - Faculty of Natural Sciences (EMNE/NV)
Miscellaneous Courses - Faculty of Social and Educational Sciences (EMNE/SU)
Miscellaneous Courses in Science (IMEDIV/MN)
Miscellaneous Courses in Science (NTDIV/MN)
Social Sciences (EMNE/SV)
Recommended previous knowledge
We recommend students to have a good command of English
Required previous knowledge
The course is open to all foreign students studying at Norwegian University of Science and Technology for shorter or longer periods.
Course materials
Final curriculum list will be posted in Blackboard before the start of the semester.
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From |
|---|---|---|
| HAINTRO106 | 6 sp |
Subject areas
- Social Studies
Contact information
Course coordinator
Department with academic responsibility
Examination
Examination
Ordinary examination - Autumn 2018
Term paper
Submission 2018-11-21 Duration 1 semesters Exam system Inspera Assessment
Written exam
The specified room can be changed and the final location will be ready no later than 3 days before the exam. You can find your room location on Studentweb.
Ordinary examination - Spring 2019
Term paper
Submission 2019-04-30 Duration 1 semesters Exam system Inspera Assessment
Written exam
The specified room can be changed and the final location will be ready no later than 3 days before the exam. You can find your room location on Studentweb.