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MGLU1507

Introduction to Social Studies Education Part 1 (5-10)

Assessments and mandatory activities may be changed until September 20th.

Credits 15
Level Foundation courses, level I
Course start Spring 2026
Duration 1 semester
Language of instruction Norwegian
Location Trondheim
Examination arrangement School exam

About

About the course

Course content

Social studies 1 part 1 provides an introduction to social studies as areas of knowledge and as a school subject with relevance for teaching at grade 5-10. Introduction to the school subject includes the school subject's purpose, value mandate and curriculum.

Within the field of culture, community and identity, basic sociological concepts, themes and understandings are emphasized, with the main focus on social inequality.

There will be a basic introduction to geographical themes and understandings based on the perspective 'Norway in a global world' with a particular focus on core socio-geographic concepts, landscape, demography, development and globalisation.

In the subject, some basic lines in world history and Sami history are drawn up.

The subject and subject didactics are taught as an integrated part of the course to strengthen professional understanding.

Learning outcome

KNOWLEDGE

The student

  • has broad knowledge of central themes, theories and processes within the fields of culture, community and identity.
  • has broad knowledge of geographical theories and processes within the topic of Norway in a global world.
  • have basic knowledge of world history and Sami history.
  • has knowledge of the social studies didactics, purpose, value mandate and curriculum.

SKILLS

The student

  • can identify connections between the subject's thematic areas and explain how they interfere with each other.
  • can connect basic insights from the subject's themes to social studies' didactic theory in planning and carrying out teaching.
  • can develop and apply academic skills such as critical thinking and argumentation.

GENERAL COMPETENCE

The student

  • can reflect independently and critically on social science issues based on knowledge and familiarity with different perspectives.
  • has a reflexive perspective on geographical knowledge, theories and connections about Norway in a global world.
  • has insights into the main lines of world history and Sami history.

Learning methods and activities

Lectures/seminars, field trips, independent work and group work.

Compulsory assignments

  • Participation in introductory days to the social studies program
  • Mandatory work requirements in accordance with the course description

Further on evaluation

Compulsory assignments: Approved assignment(s) and/or test(s) of a written and/or oral nature must be completed in accordance with the subject description. Mandatory attendance at selected parts and introductory session.

The students can be assessed, required to take part in coursework and required to attend teaching related to interdisciplinary topics.

Specific conditions

Admission to a programme of study is required:
Primary and Lower Secondary Teacher Education for Years 5-10 (MGLU5-10) - some programmes

Course materials

The final syllabus will be published on Blackboard before the start of the course.

Credit reductions

Course code Reduction From
MGLU3509 15 sp Autumn 2017
This course has academic overlap with the course in the table above. If you take overlapping courses, you will receive a credit reduction in the course where you have the lowest grade. If the grades are the same, the reduction will be applied to the course completed most recently.

Subject areas

  • Teacher Education
  • Social Studies

Contact information

Course coordinator

Lecturers

Department with academic responsibility

Department of Teacher Education

Examination

Examination

Grade: Letter grades

Examination arrangement: Portfolio assessment and written exam

Re-sit examination - Autumn 2025

School exam
Weighting 67/100 Examination aids Code G Date 2025-11-17 Time 09:00 Duration 6 hours Exam system Inspera Assessment
Place and room for school 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.

Sluppenvegen 14
Room SL410 orange sone
1 candidate
Portfolio
Weighting 33/100 Date Release 2025-11-18
Submission 2025-11-20
Time Release 09:00
Submission 09:00
Exam system Inspera Assessment

Examination arrangement: School exam

Ordinary examination - Spring 2026

School exam
Weighting 100/100 Examination aids Code C Duration 6 hours Exam system Inspera Assessment Place and room Not specified yet.