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MGLU3511 - Specialization in social studies (5-10)

About

Examination arrangement

Examination arrangement: Aggregate score
Grade: Letter grades

Evaluation Weighting Duration Grade deviation Examination aids
FoU thesis 0/1 Passed / Not Passed
School exam 1/1 6 hours Letter grades HJELPEMIDD

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.

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 reading list will be posted on Blackboard upon the start of the semester.

More on the course

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Facts

Version: A
Credits:  30.0 SP
Study level: Third-year courses, level III

Coursework

Term no.: 1
Teaching semester:  SPRING 2024

Language of instruction: Norwegian

Location: Trondheim

Subject area(s)
  • Teacher Education
  • Social Studies
Contact information
Course coordinator:

Department with academic responsibility
Department of Teacher Education

Examination

Examination arrangement: Aggregate score

Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
Autumn UTS School exam 1/1 HJELPEMIDD 2023-12-08 09:00 INSPERA
Room Building Number of candidates
SL120 blå sone Sluppenvegen 14 1
Autumn UTS FoU thesis 0/1

Release
2023-11-20

Submission
2023-11-27


09:00


15:00

INSPERA
Room Building Number of candidates
Spring ORD School exam 1/1 HJELPEMIDD 2024-06-07 09:00 INSPERA
Room Building Number of candidates
SL410 Sluppenvegen 14 32
Spring ORD FoU thesis 0/1

Release
2024-05-08

Submission
2024-05-16


09:00


15:00

INSPERA
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.
Examination

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