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STV-1006: Arctic Norway - Aspects of Politics, Government and International Relations Work Load
10 credits (ECTS) | Type of course
Theoretical subject. | Level of course/Year of study
Normally first or second year. | Language of instruction
English | Examination semester
Autumn
| 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. | Exam and assessment
Final exam in the subject consist of two separate parts: - One home assignment: The student will write a paper of maximum 2000 words on a given theme. The student will be given one week to write the home assignment. It is possible for two students to co-author a paper, in which case the paper should be a maximum length of 3000 words. - One 3 hours written university-based exam. The final grade is based upon a complete evaluation of both the home assignment and the written university-based exam.
Grading: A-E = passed, F = fail. By grade F the course is open for re-sit examination early in the following semester. | Date(s) of written examination
04.12.2007
The exam date is preliminary and may be subject to change. Definitive exam date will be announced on the notice boards at the faculties in the beginning of May for the spring semester and in the beginning of November for the autumn semester. | Contact person/lecturer
Mona Pettersen/Sylvia Steffensen | Recommended reading/syllabus
See homepage. | Homepage
http://uit.no/statsvitenskap/1993/24
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Teaching autumn 2007
Orienteringsmøte: Onsdag 15.08.07 kl. 10.15, rom B-1005
Responsible teacher:F.aman. Alf Håkon Hoel | | Lecture | First lecture: August 22 at 14.15 - room B-1005.
Foreleser Tor Arne Johansen Morskogen
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Utlevering av oppgavetekst: Mandag 12. november kl. 09.30 i eksp. på SV-fak
Innlevering av oppgave: Mandag 19. november innen kl. 14.00 i eksp. på SV-fak |
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