Studietorget - FS-import-h05

Work Load 10 credits (ECTS)
Objectives The objective of the course is to provide students with an understanding of the political system and processes relevant to the Arctic. The political institutions related to the management of natural resources and the environment in the area, will be emphasized.
Contents The course starts with an introduction to the Norwegian political system and its institutions. An important aspect of northern Norway is the management and protection of the rich natural resources that characterize the region. Drawing on this, the course focus on how institutions manage and conserve the natural resources, and the environment according to international agreements, and how co-operation between countries on management in the region is developed. The empirical matter at hand here will be informed by theoretical perspectives from International Relationstheory.
Form of teaching Lectures and seminars.
Assessment One mid-term essay: 2.000 words (5-6 pages) and one final essay: 2.000 words (5-6 pages). Grading: A-E, F=fail. The course is open for re-sit examination in the following semester.
Examination semester Autumn
Type of course Theoretical subject.
Level of course/Year of study Normally first or second year.
Contact person/lecturer Åshild Tempel
Recommended reading/syllabus See homepage.
Language of instruction English
Homepage http://uit.no/statsvitenskap/1993/24
Timetables http://timeplan.uit.no/emne.php?department=ALLE&module=STV-1006-1

Teaching autumn 2005 First lecture: 17.august Responsible teacher:F.aman. Alf Håkon Hoel
Forelesning	Teaching period:15.08.2005 to16.12.2005 Teach.Period:17.08.2005 to14.12.2005 Onsdag 14:15 to16:00 C 1007 SV-fak. og HUM-fak. bygget Foreleser Stip. Ingrid Kvalvik Foreleser F.aman. Alf Håkon Hoel
Eksamen	The students have to write two essays. The first from 3. October to 10. October, the second from 21. November to 28. November 2005.