Course - Norway as a gender equality country. History, culture and knowledge - KULT3308
Norway as a gender equality country. History, culture and knowledge
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.
Recommended previous knowledge
Bachelor's degree
Required previous knowledge
None
Subject areas
- History
- Social Studies
Contact information
Course coordinator
Department with academic responsibility
Examination
Examination
Ordinary examination - Autumn 2025
Home examination
Submission 2025-12-05 Time Release 09:00
Submission 14:00 Duration 7 days Exam system Inspera Assessment