Course - Democracy and Citizenship in Education - PLU8025
PLU8025 - Democracy and Citizenship in Education
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: Assignment
Grade: Passed/Failed
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assignment | 100/100 |
Course content
The course builds on the educational goal: to educate for democratic citizenship in an increasingly pluralistic society. Theories on citizenship and democracy is emphasized. Theory relevant for the analysis of policy documents, improve learning and do research in the field is included. The course also explore challenges related to increased immigration and greater plurality in society.
Furthermore, theories on national- and other aspects of identity development is included.
Research projects and contributions from participants are emphasized. The course is therefore relevant for many different fields in educational research. Students are given due time for presentation and comments to their phd projects.
Learning outcome
Knowledge:
- The candidate has knowledge of theories and interdisciplinary research on democracy and citizenship in education.
Skills:
- The candidate has scientific skills to analyse empirical data using different theories of democracy and citizenship in education.
General competence:
- The candidate is qualified to research on a variety of data in the democracy and citizenship in education.
Learning methods and activities
The course and its lecturers is a Nordic cooperation between NTNU, University in Bergen UiB, Stockholm University and Aarhus University DPU Copenhagen. The course is bloc-scheduled with lectures and discussions. Compulsory attendance of 80% is required. The language is English.
Assessment: Accepted attendance and paper.
There is maximum of 25 students.
With less than 5 applicants for the course, the Department for teacher education have the right to scratch the course.
The course is taught at NTNU, autumn 2019.
Specific conditions
Limited admission to classes. For more information: https://i.ntnu.no/wiki/-/wiki/English/Admission+to+courses+with+restricted+admission
Required previous knowledge
Masters degree or equivalent university degree, where Ph.D. students have a higher rank of admission.
The course will have a broad academic perspective on the subject of democracy and citizenship in education, and should be relevant to PhD candidates, teachers and teacher educators with different kinds of academic backgrounds.
Course materials
Literature 1000 pages
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLU8020 | 5.0 |
Version: 1
Credits:
7.5 SP
Study level: Doctoral degree level
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: AUTUMN 2019
Language of instruction: English, Norwegian
Location: Trondheim
- School Development
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Teacher Education
Examination
Examination arrangement: Assignment
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
- Autumn ORD Assignment 100/100
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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.
For more information regarding registration for examination and examination procedures, see "Innsida - Exams"