Course content

This course uses perspectives from economics and political science for an understanding of society and its development, as well as political decision-making processes.

Learning outcome

Knowledge - the student shall:

• know political science and economic theories and models for political decision making in Norway.

Skills - the student shall demonstrate the ability to:

• use the central theories and aproaches to analyze current issues in the area of political ecenomy. Both ideas, terms and aspects of current politics will be emphasized.
• demonstrate independence in the preparation of a semester assignment which fulfills the basic criteria for scientific writing.

Learning methods and activities

2 hours of lectures every week and 2 hours of exercises every second week. Compulsory activity: Approved term paper(s) and excercise(s). Specific requirements will be announced at the beginning of the term. Lectures may be given in English.

Compulsory assignments

• Approved term paper(s) and excercise(s). More specifics will be announced at the start of the term

Recommended previous knowledge

POL1001

Required previous knowledge

None

Course materials

Provided at the start of the semester

Credit reductions