Course - Education and the Welfare State - PED1022
Education and the Welfare State
This course is no longer taught and is only available for examination.
About
About the course
Course content
The course gives an introduction to the development of the educational system and the welfare system in the Nordic countries, and the historical and political background. Central components are the Norwegian welfare state and Norwegian education policy. The students will be presented with an analysis of the educational philosophy in the Nordic countries regarding economic as well as democratic, cultural and social motives. The ideal of every person's right to education has been a central point in school policy in the Nordic countries. In spite of this, differences in education between girls and boys, various ethnic groups, and children and adolescents of different social standing, arise. Possible explanations to this development will be discussed throughout the course.
Learning outcome
The aim of the course is to give students knowledge about the educational system and the welfare system in the Nordic countries today, its recent history and the motives behind it.
Learning methods and activities
Approximately 3 hours of lectures per week, organized as lectures, in-class discussion, seminars, tutoring, and assignments.
Further on evaluation
Form of assessment: 4 - hour individual written examination.
Recommended previous knowledge
None.
Required previous knowledge
None.
Course materials
The required course reading material is approximately 500 pages.
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From |
|---|---|---|
| PED2022 | 7.5 sp | Autumn 2025 |
Subject areas
- Education
- Social Sciences
Contact information
Course coordinator
Lecturers
Department with academic responsibility
Examination
Examination
Ordinary 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.