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STV-1006: Arctic Norway - Aspects of Politics, Government and International Relations 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. |
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