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KULT3308

Norway as a gender equality country. History, culture and knowledge

Credits 15
Level Second degree level
Course start Autumn 2025
Duration 1 semester
Language of instruction Norwegian
Location Trondheim
Examination arrangement Home examination

About

About the course

Course content

The course gives students insight into key aspects of today's Norway in the fields of gender equality and diversity. The course has both a historical component that introduces students to key changes and processes back in time, and a contemporary component where they are presented with key topics from that societal debate. Although the main focus is on Norway, emphasis is placed on seeing Norway as part of an international community.

Learning outcome

Students of this academic course have knowledge on:

  • how equality and diversity play out in different areas of society
  • central historical happenings and processes in these fields
  • how Norway and Norwegian culture and practice is positioned and related to other countries and societies

Students of this academic course have skills in:

  • acquiring research-based knowledge on relevant aspects of society
  • discussing relevant questions of current interest
  • reflect critical upon various historical processes and knowledge traditions
  • disseminating academic knowledge oral and written

Learning methods and activities

The course is compulsory for all master students in equality and diversity. The teaching activities include lectures, group work and individual assignments. At the end of the course there will be a home exam graded with letter grades. As a prerequisite for taking the exam, the student must have submitted and been approved for two compulsory exercises. Participation in class is seen as important, and the student has to attend at least 75% of the lectures. Students who do not fill the attendance requirement, can apply for a compensatory written assignment.

Compulsory assignments

  • Written exercise

Further on evaluation

Home exam and letter grades.

Required previous knowledge

None

Subject areas

  • History
  • Social Studies

Contact information

Course coordinator

Department with academic responsibility

Department of Interdisciplinary Studies of Culture

Examination

Examination

Examination arrangement: Home examination
Grade: Letter grades

Ordinary examination - Autumn 2025

Home examination
Weighting 100/100 Date Release 2025-11-28
Submission 2025-12-05
Time Release 09:00
Submission 14:00
Duration 7 days Exam system Inspera Assessment

Ordinary examination - Spring 2026

Home examination
Weighting 100/100 Duration 7 days Exam system Inspera Assessment