Course - Education and the Welfare State - PED1022
PED1022 - Education and the Welfare State
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: School exam
Grade: Letter grades
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| School exam | 100/100 | 4 hours | E |
Course content
The course gives an introduction to the development of the educational system and the welfare system in the Nordic countries, and the historical and political background. Central components are the Norwegian welfare state and Norwegian education policy. The students will be presented with an analysis of the educational philosophy in the Nordic countries regarding economic as well as democratic, cultural and social motives. The ideal of every person's right to education has been a central point in school policy in the Nordic countries. In spite of this, differences in education between girls and boys, various ethnic groups, and children and adolescents of different social standing, arise. Possible explanations to this development will be discussed throughout the course.
Learning outcome
The aim of the course is to give students knowledge about the educational system and the welfare system in the Nordic countries today, its recent history and the motives behind it.
Learning methods and activities
Approximately 3 hours of lectures per week, organized as lectures, in-class discussion, seminars, tutoring, and assignments.
Further on evaluation
Form of assessment: 4 - hour individual written examination.
Recommended previous knowledge
None.
Required previous knowledge
None.
Course materials
The required course reading material is approximately 500 pages.
No
Version: 1
Credits:
7.5 SP
Study level: Foundation courses, level I
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: AUTUMN 2024
Language of instruction: English
Location: Trondheim
- Education
- Social Sciences
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Education and Lifelong Learning
Examination
Examination arrangement: School exam
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
- Autumn ORD School exam 100/100 E 2024-11-28 09:00 INSPERA
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Room Building Number of candidates SL111 blå sone Sluppenvegen 14 36 - Spring ORD School exam 100/100 E 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"