Course - STS: Energy, Environment and Society II - KULT2211
KULT2211 - STS: Energy, Environment and Society II
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: Written examination
Grade: Letters
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skriftlig | 100/100 | 4 timer |
Course content
The course provides an introduction to social science perspectives on issues related to energy and the environment. It focuses on the following main issues: An historical overview of the Norwegian energy system, the development of energy technologies, energy supply and energy policy. Political strategies for sustainable energy. Processes of innovation, commercialisation and technological change. The understanding of energy users in technological design and in policy instruments. Energy actors and their role in the making of a more sustainable production and consumption of energy. Strategies for climate adapation. Energy, sustainability and democracy.
Learning outcome
Students of this course have knowledge of:
-social scientific understandings of energy, with focus on environmental, social, political and cultural aspects of production and consumption of energy
-how the perspectives taught in the course are relevant to understanding the technological- and societal development
Students of this course are skilled at:
-working interdependently with solving issues using knowledge from the course
-utilizing knowledge gained from the course when analyzing and gaining a deeper understanding of their academic practices
-utilizing knowledge gained from the course to solve practical and theoretical problems, including the ability to reach independent conclusions
-writing and understanding analytical, well reasoned academic texts
Learning methods and activities
The teaching consists of lectures, student activities and discussions. One minor term paper must be passed in order to take the exam. The course is graded on the basis of a four hours written exam.
Compulsory assignments
- A written exercise
Recommended previous knowledge
None
Required previous knowledge
None
Course materials
Will be given at the start of the course.
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| HFEL0006 | 7.5 | ||
| KULT2209 | 7.5 |
No
Version: 1
Credits:
7.5 SP
Study level: Intermediate course, level II
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: AUTUMN 2014
Language of instruction: Norwegian
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- Social Studies
- Science and Technology Studies
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Interdisciplinary Studies of Culture
Examination
Examination arrangement: Written examination
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
- Autumn ORD Skriftlig 100/100 2014-12-20 09:00
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Room Building Number of candidates - Spring ORD Skriftlig 100/100
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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.
For more information regarding registration for examination and examination procedures, see "Innsida - Exams"