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POL1004 - Globalization and Economic Integration: Norway in International Society

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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

An introduction to the globalization literature and literature about regional economic integration with contributions from economics, political science, sociology and history. Both theoretical, conceptual and empirical issues will be discussed.

Learning outcome

Knowledge - the student shall:

  • know how to define the term globalization and have knowledge of the main features of globalization, with particular emphasis on economic globalization
  • have knowledge of how Norway is affected economically, and also politically and culturally, by globalization and participation in the internal market of the EU

Skills - the student shall demonstrate the ability to:

  • apply terms, theories and models which are central to globalization and regional economic integration
  • demonstrate independence in the preparation of a semester assignment which fulfills the basic criteria for scientific writing

Learning methods and activities

Lectures 2 hours a week throughout the semester and supervision of the term paper. Compulsory activity: Approved term paper. Specific requirements for the term paper will be announced at the beginning of the term. Approved compulsory activity from previous semesters can be approved.

Compulsory assignments

  • Approved term paper

Further on evaluation

Form of assessment: 4-hour written exam.

Required previous knowledge

None

Course materials

To be decided at the start of the course.

Credit reductions

Course code Reduction From To
SVPOL108 7.5
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Facts

Version: 1
Credits:  7.5 SP
Study level: Foundation courses, level I

Coursework

Term no.: 1
Teaching semester:  AUTUMN 2024

Language of instruction: Norwegian

Location: Trondheim

Subject area(s)
  • Social Studies
  • Social Sciences
  • Political Science
Contact information
Course coordinator:

Department with academic responsibility
Department of Sociology and Political Science

Timetable

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Examination

Examination arrangement: School exam

Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
Autumn ORD School exam 100/100 E INSPERA
Room Building Number of candidates
Spring ORD School exam 100/100 E INSPERA
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.
Examination

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