Course - Introduction to Social Studies Education Part 1 (5-10) - MGLU1507
Introduction to Social Studies Education Part 1 (5-10)
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About the course
Course content
Social studies education 1, part 1, gives an introduction to social studies education as areas of knowledge and and school subjects with relevance for teaching in lower secondary and middle level.
Within the field of culture, community and identity, emphasis is placed on basic sociological concepts, themes and understandings, with the main emphasis on social inequality.
There will be a basic introduction to geographical themes and understandings based on the focus area 'Norway in a global world' with a particular focus on key concepts in human geography, landscape, demography and development geography.
The course draws some basic lines in world history, Sami history and history didactics.
Introduction to the school subject includes the school subject's purpose, value mandate and curriculum.
Learning outcome
KNOWLEDGE
- Has broad knowledge of key themes, theories and processes in the fields of culture, community and identity.
- Has acquired broad knowledge of geographical theories and processes within the topic of Norway in a global world.
- Has basic knowledge of world history, Sami history and history didactics
- Has broad knowledge of the school subject social studies purpose, value mandate and curriculum.
SKILLS
- Can identify connections between the course's thematic areas and explain how they interfere with each other
- Can link basic insights from themes in the subject to the didactic theory of the social subject in planning and implementation of teaching.
- Able to develop and apply academic skills such as critical thinking and argumentation.
GENERAL COMPETENCE
- Can reflect independently and critically on social science issues based on knowledge and familiarity with different perspectives
- Has a reflective perspective on geographical knowledge, theories and contexts on the topic of Norway in a global world.
- Has insights into the main lines of world history, Sami history and basic knowledge of history didactic theories.
Learning methods and activities
Lectures, independent work and work in groups, with and without tutoring. Excursions/city walks.
Compulsory assignments
- Participation in introductory days to the social studies program
- Mandatory work requirements in accordance with the course description
Further on evaluation
The exam consists of two modules:
A written exam on campus, 6 hours. Permitted aids: current curriculum and calculator type A.
A portfolio, consisting of 1) a collection of individual book reports, and 2) an individual task. Both parts of the portfolio must meet the minimum requirements given at the start of the semester in order for the portofolio to be graded.
Both modules must be passed for the student to obtain a passing grade in the course. A student who has failed in one of the modules, only needs to re-sit the module with a fail grade. If a student retakes a passed exam, the student must re-sit both the portfolio and the written exam. Complaints can be made for both individual modules of the course.
Mandatory activties: Approved assignment(s) and / or test(s) of a written and / or oral nature must be completed, as well as compulsory attendance at selected parts and an introductory session.
Specific conditions
Admission to a programme of study is required:
Primary and Lower Secondary Teacher Education for Years 5-10 (MGLU5-10) - some programmes
Course materials
The final syllabus will be published on Blackboard before the start of the course.
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From |
|---|---|---|
| MGLU3509 | 15 sp | Autumn 2017 |
Subject areas
- Teacher Education
- Social Studies