Examination arrangement

Course content

Many of the most urgent issues in the world of today are rooted in unequal access to resources. In this course, we focus on inequality in "The Global South", within a context of international and comparative perspectives. You will learn about current social issues relating to various forms of inequality, approached through anthropological theory and empirical studies. The topics selected are linked to ongoing research at the Department. Examples include issues relating to modernisation, urbanisation, gender and rights, neoliberalism, ethnicity, climate and environment. The topics we teach will vary over time.

Learning outcome

A student who has completed this course should have the following learning outcomes defined in terms of knowledge, skills and general competence:

Knowledge

• has knowledge of theories on global inequalities.
• has insight into how to assess theories based on empirical studies

Skills

• can describe perspectives and theories regarding global inequalities.
• can choose theories strategically to analyse a current issue.

General competence

• have consciousness about the social and political significance of inequality for the affected people and for our global community.
• can critically assess inequality from the point of view of the weak.
• can contribute to change.

Learning methods and activities

Lectures and seminars.

Please note that mandatory activities and lectures may start prior to the registration deadline.

Compulsory assignments

• Oral presentation

Further on evaluation

The examination consists of a 4-hour written exam. The exam can be written in Norwegian, English or another Scandinavian language.

The compulsory activity in this course is an oral presentation. Information about the compulsory activities in this course will be available in Blackboard at the beginning of the semester. In order to be qualified for the exam, the compulsory activity has to be approved.

Retake exam

It is possible to retake the exam. The examination is offered both semesters. The mandatory activities can only be taken in the semester the course is taught, so in order to retake the exam at a different semester, your assignments must be approved.

Recommended previous knowledge

SANT1020, SANT1021, SANT1022 and SANT1023

Course materials

The reading list will be available at the beginning of the semester.

Credit reductions