Course - Democracy, Citizenship and Human Rights Education - DID3702
DID3702 - Democracy, Citizenship and Human Rights Education
About
This course is no longer taught and is only available for examination.
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: School exam
Grade: Letter grades
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| School exam | 100/100 | 6 hours | E |
Course content
The course aims to shed light on central theories and perceptions of democratic citizenship and human rights education. Conceptual understanding and didactic approaches to democracy, citizenship and human rights in the school context are essential. Research and studies of the school's democracy education and human rights education in politics and practice are given emphasis, including comparative perspectives.
Learning outcome
Knowledge
The candidate
- has in-depth knowledge of key didactic theories and concepts within the areas of democracy and citizenship
- has advanced knowledge of human rights and its various dimensions, and of didactic theories and research related to human rights learning
- has relevant knowledge about the relationship between democracy and human rights, and its implications concerning educational approaches.
Skills
The candidate
- has professional competence to implement relevant democracy-and human rights education in various ways and levels in school.
- can evaluate various theories and perceptions of democracy, and discuss these critically in light of the school's democratic mandate.
- can discuss key research findings concerning democracy education.
General competence
The candidate
- can contribute to developing good teaching and innovation about democratic citizenship and human rights education at various levels in the school.
- can make qualified interpretations of social science curricula in the fields of democratic citizenship and human rights education
- can communicate and discuss the relationship between human rights, democracy and citizenship and discuss democracy in relation to authoritarian and totalitarian regimes
Learning methods and activities
Lectures, seminars, digital tools, student presentations.
Compulsory work
1 presentation and 1-2 written assignments. Attendance is required to carry out mandatory activities
Compulsory assignments
- Oral presentation and written work requirement
Further on evaluation
6 hours written exam, grading scale A-F.
Recommended previous knowledge
Teacher's certificate or relevant bachelor's degree. At least 30 ECTS in social science subjects.
Course materials
Books and articles in English and Norwegian/Scandinavian languages.
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDU3044 | 7.5 | AUTUMN 2020 |
No
Version: 1
Credits:
7.5 SP
Study level: Second degree level
Language of instruction: Norwegian
Location: Trondheim
- Pedagogical knowledge
- Social Studies
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Teacher Education
Examination
Examination arrangement: School exam
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
- Autumn ORD School exam 100/100 E 2024-12-13 09:00 INSPERA
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Room Building Number of candidates
- * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
For more information regarding registration for examination and examination procedures, see "Innsida - Exams"