Course - Specialization in social studies (5-10) - MGLU3511
Specialization in social studies (5-10)
Choose study yearAssessments and mandatory activities may be changed until September 20th.
About
About the course
Course content
Social studies 2 provides specialization in social science knowledge and skills areas with relevance for teaching at the primary and intermediate level.
The course provides in-depth study of scientific theory, methods and research skills related to the implementation of the FOU-project.
The course provides in-depth study of selected social studies topics such as identity, digital citizenship and key political dividing lines, adapted to primary and lower secondary school levels 5-10.
The course also has an in-depth study of selected geographical topics, including geographical method and geography didactics adapted to primary school levels 5-10.
The course provides in-depth study of selected historical and history didactic topics, including historical theory and method.
Specialization is given in the Norwegian school subject social history, scientific thinking and crisis didactics.
Learning outcome
KNOWLEDGE
Has in-depth knowledge of key themes, theories and processes in the fields of identity construction, digital citizenship and key political dividing lines adapted to primary school grades 5-10.
Has in-depth knowledge of selected geographical topics, including geographical method and geography didactics adapted to primary school grades 5-10.
Has in-depth knowledge of selected historical and history didactic topics, including historical theory and method.
Has in-depth knowledge of the Norwegian school subject, the history of social studies, scientific thinking and crisis didactics.
Has in-depth knowledge of key scientific theoretical positions and selected qualitative and quantitative research methods.
SKILLS
Can identify connections between the course's thematic areas and explain how they interfere with each other.
Can connect basic insights from the subject's topics to the social studies' didactic theory in planning and implementation of teaching.
Can apply academic skills such as critical thinking and argumentation on an analytical level.
Can choose and use research methods that are suitable for their own FOU- projects and carry out the project in accordance with accepted research ethics standards and the regulations for privacy.
GENERAL COMPETENCE
Can reflect independently and critically on social science issues based on knowledge and familiarity with the subject areas of the subject.
Has an analytical perspective on selected geographical topics, including reflection on geographical method and geography didactics.
Can reflect critically on history and the use of history based on history didactic insights and historical theory / method.
Be able to connect insights from the different parts of the social sciences.
Learning methods and activities
Lectures, independent work and work in groups with and without supervision. Excursion.
Compulsory assignments
- Obligatory course work according to course description
Further on evaluation
Mandatory work requirements:
It is mandatory to attend the introductory session. Approved assignment (s) and / or test (s) of a written and / or oral nature must be completed, as well as compulsory attendance at selected parts.
About the Assessment:
- FoU research paper, accepted or not accepted. An improved assignment may be submitted for assessment only once
- Written individual exam, graded A-F.
. It is possible to appeal a grade given on parts of the assessment.
If assignment is not approved, you have opportunity to submit an improved assignment for assessment only once (counted as exam attempt number two). At the third exam attempt, a completely new assignment must be submitted.
The students can be assessed, imposed work requirements and attendance related to joint subjects.
Specific conditions
Admission to a programme of study is required:
Primary and Lower Secondary Teacher Education for Years 5-10 (MGLU5-10) - some programmes
Recommended previous knowledge
Students should have completed 30 ECT in social studies or equivalent. Compulsory assignments must be approved before the exam can be taken.
Course materials
The final reading list will be posted on Blackboard upon the start of the semester.
Subject areas
- Teacher Education
- Social Studies
Contact information
Course coordinator
Department with academic responsibility
Examination
Examination
Re-sit examination - Autumn 2025
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.