Course content

The specific content will be amended each time the course is delivered, but will always adress important research questions related to exclusion and inclusion, marginality and diversity, deviance and social problems. The focus could be on specific groups (e.g. disabled people) or life domains (e.g. employment), or the point may be to look across groups or life domains. One will adress theoretical perspectives, policy developments etc. Use of theoretical perspectives on specific research problems is emphasized. Details related to the content of the course will be available when the specific course is announced. The same applies to the exact dates and time of the course.

Learning outcome

The students should be familiar with theories and perspectives in research on inclusion and exclusion, deviance and diversity. The content of the course varies and the students are in particular expected to be familiar with theories and perspectives of relevance to the specific focal point of the course the student attends. The students should develop their ability to apply the theories and perspectives to the research problems they are working with.

Learning methods and activities

Lectures, group sessions, essay. The theme of the essay and related reading list should be approved. The essay is expected to be about 7000 words and related to social exclusion/inclusion. It is encouraged that it is also related to the theme of the student's thesis. The course may be taught in either Norwegian or English. The course is offered when teaching resources are available and not less then 5 persons are registered

Compulsory assignments

• Participation, presentation, paper discussion

Required previous knowledge

Master degree or similar qualifications in social work, health science or social science.

Course materials

The reading list will be 600-800 pages, of which 200-300 pages are chosen by the student.