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Study Programmes 2006/2007 / Art & Culture / Scandinavian Studies in Telemark

Scandinavian Studies in Telemark

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About the Study Programme
Subject:
Humanities
Location:
Bø
Level:
Bachelor
Duration:
1 year(s)
ECTS:
30
Faculty:
Faculty of Arts and Sciences
Department:
AF - ikke instituttfordelt

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

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.

Course overview


Scandinavian Studies in Telemark
Code Course title Credits O/V *) Credits pr. semester
  S1(A)
2600 Norwegian Language: Beginning Level 10.00 V 10
2601 Norwegian Language: Intermediate Level 10.00 V 10
2609 Norwegian Language: Advanced level 10.00 V 10
2602 Telemark: Social and Cultural Influences
on Identity 		5.00 O 5
2022 Emigration/Immigration: Midwestern Texts 10.00 V 40
2604 The Individual, Environs and Society 5.00 V 5
2606 Eco-philosophy 5.00 V 5
2612 Ecophilosophy, Term paper 5.00 V 10
2603 Peace Building and Conflict Management 5.00 V 5
2607 Modern Norwegian Literature: Film and
Fiction 		5.00 V 5
2605 Equality the Nor-way 5.00 V 5
2608 Images of the United States in Norway 5.00 V 5
10.00 V 10
2611 Independent Study Scandinavian Studies
in Telemark 		5.00 V 5
Total: 30
*) O - Mandatory course, V - Optional course

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

Se: gjeldende emne

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


Published by Birgit Norendal,
last modified Mya Øvrebø - 20/02/2006