Course - Lifelong learning, politics and governance - VL3010
VL3010 - Lifelong learning, politics and governance
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: Assignment and oral examination
Grade: Letters
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assignment | 100/100 | |||
| Oral examination |
Course content
The main focus of the course is to present and discuss key perspectives and theories that deal with governance and power, such as bureaucracy theory, new public management, governance, governmentality. A key theme is how policies aimed at adult learning and lifelong learning are translated into practice. The historical development in the political rationale for adult learning, and how this is expressed in Norwegian educational reforms from "Voksenopplæringsloven" (the Adult Educational Act) of 1976 and up to the present days has a central place. Among other things, adult’s opportunities in the educational system, Reform 94, the Competence Reform, the Knowledge Promotion and the new Competence reform (2020) will be discussed. The course also deals with lifelong learning as a national and international phenomenon, and how politics and social change offer new meanings for individuals and society.
Learning outcome
The student knows the political processes and perspectives of education policy which is relevant for adult learning and lifelong learning. The student knows how Norwegian educational reforms and changes have shaped lifelong learning and adult learning, in an international context. The student has knowledge about underlying management rationalities and different forms of governance, as well as how this is expressed in a practical context. The student can define and utilize theoretical perspectives and concepts, and discuss relevant political initiatives.
Learning methods and activities
Sessionbased-teaching. Lectures, seminars. Take a look at blackboard for detailed information about compulsory assignments.
Compulsory assignments
- Partizipation in 80% of the teaching program
Further on evaluation
Term paper of ca. 10 pages (A4, line spacing 1,5, Times New Roman 12 pt.) and oral examination. A list of possible topics for the term paper will be presented. Oral examination can be used to adjust the grade with up to an entire grade. Students who fail an exam or want to improve the grade, must resit all assessments. Complete approved compulsory assignments must not be resat.
Specific conditions
Compulsory activities from previous semester may be approved by the department.
Recommended previous knowledge
VL3000
Required previous knowledge
Bachelor's degree in social sciences or humanities, or equivalent.
The required prerequisite knowledge must be fulfilled to be admitted to the course.
Course materials
Will be announced at the start of the semester.
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| VILL3010 | 7.5 | AUTUMN 2011 |
No
Version: 1
Credits:
7.5 SP
Study level: Second degree level
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: SPRING 2022
Language of instruction: Norwegian
Location: Trondheim
- Education
- Social Sciences
- Adult Education and Learning
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Education and Lifelong Learning
Examination
Examination arrangement: Assignment and oral examination
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
- Autumn ORD Oral examination
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Room Building Number of candidates -
Autumn
ORD
Assignment
100/100
Submission
2021-11-29
14:00 -
Room Building Number of candidates - Spring ORD Oral examination
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Room Building Number of candidates -
Spring
ORD
Assignment
100/100
Submission
2022-05-18
15:00 -
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"