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Scandinavian Studies in Telemark Fall Semester

Aim of the Programme

This program aims to offer an academic course of studies for international, undergraduate students: to provide a deeper understanding of Telemark and Norway today; to encourage critical thinking in an intercultural setting.

Curriculum and structure

Scandinavian Studies in Telemark

Code	Course title	Credits	O/V *)	Credits pr. semester
				S1(A)
2602	Telemark: Social and Cultural Influences on Identity	5.00	O	5
2022	Emigration/Immigration: Midwestern Texts	10.00	V	10
2614	Norwegian Literature before 1900 for international Students	10.00	V	10
2617	Introducing Norwegian Language	5.00	V	5
2601	Norwegian Language: Intermediate Level	10.00	V	10
2609	Norwegian Language: Advanced level	10.00	V	10
2606	Ecophilosophy	5.00	V	5
2612	Ecophilosophy, Term paper	5.00	V	10
2604	The Individual, Environs and Society	5.00	V	5
2611	Independent Study Scandinavian Studies in Telemark	5.00	V	5
Total:				30

*) O - Mandatory course, V - Optional course

The courses are offered in English and are mainly at upper division undergraduate level. Learning methods include lectures (contact hours: 45 minutes), group work, seminars, tutoring, field work and independent study. Students may register for additional courses that total more than 30 Norwegian study points. Some courses are offered on a rotational basis.

Teaching and Learning Methods

The academic term of this program is a full-time one semester (30 study points/ECTS credits), extending through 17 weeks including an orientation week, a fall break and a final week of examinations.

Assessment Methods

Final assessment is based on a variety of tasks: papers, tests, reports, oral presentations, final individual written examinations; the grade scale is from A-F; E is the last passing grade. Pass/No Pass applies to some courses.

Pensum

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Minor adjustments may occur during the academic year, subject to the decision of the Dean

Published by Birgit Norendal - 04/02/2008