Course - Norwegian foreign and security policy - KRIG3010
KRIG3010 - Norwegian foreign and security policy
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: Home examination
Grade: Letter grades
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home examination | 100/100 | 3 days |
Course content
In a globalized world foreign policy concerns us all, but what do we really understand by foreign policy? This course will analyze the most central features of Norwegian foreign and security policy from 1905 until today.
The course looks at the foreign and security policy challenges Norway has faced, how Norwegian foreign and security policy has been shaped and influenced by both internal and external conditions, and how Norway's geographical position has defined the policy. Furthermore, the course will provide knowledge about - and the ability to analyze - what has been seen as Norwegian foreign policy interests, values and means of action.
Learning outcome
A candidate who passes this course is expected to have the following learning outcome according to the course curriculum, defined as knowledge and skills:
Knowledge
The candidate has
- in-depth knowledge of Norwegian foreign and security policy, including what has been defined as Norwegian foreign policy interests, values and instruments
- in-depth knowledge of the foreign and security policy challenges that Norway has faced after 1905 (especially special conditions related to the First World War, the Interwar Period, the Second World War, the Cold War and the end of the Cold War)
- knowledge of how Norwegian foreign policy has been shaped and influenced by both internal and external conditions
- ability to recognize and analyze academic issues based on the most important historiographical debates in the period
Skills
The candidate should
- be able to assess and analyze Norwegian foreign policy interests, values and instruments
- be able to explain how Norwegian foreign policy has been shaped and influenced by both internal and external conditions
- be able to say something about the conditions that apply to Norwegian foreign policy, in order to thereby be able to formulate research questions and identify sources and terms that are relevant for answering them
- be able to summarize, evaluate and communicate a complex topic both orally and in writing to a wider audience
Learning methods and activities
The course is taught digitally, where lectures, podcasts and other teaching material are made available through a digital platform. This platform will constitute a digital classroom where digital meeting points are established for teaching, student active learning, follow-up, guidance, etc.
In addition to the digital "core", two physical gatherings will be held during the semester, each lasting 2-3 days.
The compulsory activity in the course is a term paper (book review) which must be approved for the students to present themselves for assessment in the course.
Compulsory assignments
- Term paper
Further on evaluation
The assessment in this course is a home exam. The home exam lasts 3 days, and it is also possible to take the exam in a semester where the subject is not taught.
Recommended previous knowledge
None
Required previous knowledge
BA in military studies, history, political science or equivalent.
Course materials
Curriculum, compendium, and other material will be published on a digital platform at the beginning of the semester.
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| HIST3455 | 7.5 | AUTUMN 2023 |
No
Version: 1
Credits:
15.0 SP
Study level: Second degree level
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: AUTUMN 2024
Language of instruction: Norwegian
Location: Trondheim
- History
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Modern History and Society
Examination
Examination arrangement: Home examination
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
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Autumn
ORD
Home examination
100/100
Release
2024-12-09Submission
2024-12-12
12:00
INSPERA
12:00 -
Room Building Number of candidates -
Spring
ORD
Home examination
100/100
Release
2025-05-19Submission
2025-05-22
12:00
INSPERA
12:00 -
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"