Course - Norwegian Society - SOS2501
SOS2501 - Norwegian Society
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: School exam
Grade: Letter grades
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| School exam | 100/100 | 5 hours | E |
Course content
The course covers 4 main topics that deal with characteristics of the Norwegian society: Norwegian politics and economy, the welfare state, organizations and working life, and family and youth. Comparative analyses of Norway within other national and international settings will also be addressed. A central theme throughout is the concept of the "Scandinavian Model" or "Nordic Model", which refers to the combination of a market-based economy with a substantial welfare State and an emphasis on participative democracy and equality goals across social dividing lines such as gender and class. The course both explains this model and critiques exaggerated claims as to its realization. This course is primarily intended for foreign exchange students, and the lectures and assignments are given in English. The course will only be offered when there are at least 5 exchange students who wish to take it. The course is only offered in the fall. Please note that this course cannot be included in the major in Sociology.
Learning outcome
Knowledge - the student shall:
- achieve an overview of the central approaches and concepts within the fields of Sociology and Political Science regarding issues within Norwegian Society.
Skills - the student shall demonstrate the ability to:
- through the use of different theoretical approaches, be able to understand Norwegian Society and its key characteristics.
Learning methods and activities
Lectures 4 hours a week, written assignment and tutorials. All lectures and tutorials will be in English. Compulsory activities: Written assignment. The compulsory activities can only be completed in the fall semester.
Compulsory assignments
- Written assignment
Further on evaluation
Form of assessment: 5 hour written exam.
Recommended previous knowledge
None.
Required previous knowledge
None.
Course materials
To be decided at the start of the semester.
No
Version: 1
Credits:
15.0 SP
Study level: Foundation courses, level I
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: AUTUMN 2024
Language of instruction: English
Location: Trondheim
- Social Sciences
- Sociology
- Political Science
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Sociology and Political Science
Examination
Examination arrangement: School exam
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
- Autumn ORD School exam 100/100 E 2024-11-30 09:00 INSPERA
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Room Building Number of candidates SL310 turkis sone Sluppenvegen 14 29 - Spring ORD School exam 100/100 E 2025-05-24 09:00 INSPERA
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Room Building Number of candidates SL110 lilla sone Sluppenvegen 14 1
- * 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"