Outdoor life, Culture and Ecophilosophy, 1/2 year program

• Starting 2007/2008
• Starting before 2007/2008

About the Study Programme

Subject:

Sport, Physical Education & Outdoor Life Studies

Location:

Bø

ECTS:

30

Admission Requirements:

See curriculum

Programme code:

220865

Application:

Application form

Language of instruction:

English

Read more in the curriculum

• Starting 2007/2008
• Course List
• Starting before 2007/2008

Content:

This study programme will provide students with a practical foundation in outdoor life in various environments. Students will learn about outdoor recreation as a cultural and historical phenomenon and get an insight into Norwegian culture and differing views of nature. They will gain the basic knowledge required to analyse the cultural aspect inherent in outdoor life with Norway compared to their homeland. The programme provides practical skills, knowledge, opinions and experience associated with outdoor life, culture and nature.

Courses:

• Outdoor Life, Mountains/Forests, Coastline and Waterways I 15 stp • The Individual, Environs and Society 5 stp • Ecophilosophy 5 stp/Ecophilosophy, term paper 5 stp/Introducing Norvegian Language 5 stp

Teaching and Learrning Methods:

The programme will include outdoor teaching in the form of supervised and independent excursions, lectures, practical exercises, reports, group and seminar assignments. The programme will be taught in English.