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STV-1006 Arctic Norway - Aspects of Politics, Government and International Relations - 10 ECTS

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Type of course

This course can be taken as a singular course.

Admission requirements

Nordic applicants: Generell studiekompetanse eller realkompetanse.

International applicants: Higher Education Entrance Qualification and certified language requirements in English.

Application code: 9199 (Nordic applicants).

Course content

This course begins with an introduction to the Norwegian political system and its institutions. A central issue vis-a-vis North Norway is management and protection of the region`s rich natural resources. With this as the point of departure, the course proceeds to focus on how institutions manage and conserve natural resources and the environment. These efforts are examined in the context of relevant international treaties and how international environmental policy cooperation has developed at a regional level. Empirical material is studied in the theoretical perspective afforded by the political-science sub-discipline of international politics.

Objectives of the course

Students who have successfully completed the course have the following learning outcomes:

Knowledge

The student has knowledge of:

  • The Norwegian political system, with emphasis on northern Norway
  • Resource- and environmental management in northern Norway
  • International relations and cooperation in the northern region

Skills

The student:

  • Can give an account of central features of the Norwegian political system, and of resource- and environmental management in northern Norway, including regional cooperation in this area
  • Is acquainted with the most important sources of information regarding northern Norwegian and regional affairs and able to apply these sources
  • Can analyse academic literature and draw independent conclusions

Competence

The student:

  • Can communicate scholarly knowledge of northern Norwegian affairs and regional cooperation well enough to be capable of discussing central issues in a scholarly context
  • Have sufficient grasp of basic knowledge in this field, and how to access further sources, to be in a position to deepen his or her understanding though self-directed study.

Language of instruction and examination

English

Teaching methods

Teaching consists of 9 x 2 hours of lectures (total 18 hours), plus one excursion.

Quality control of the course

The course will be evaluated once during a program period

Information to incoming exchange students

This course is open to incoming exchange students.

Study Level: Bachelor's

Some courses offered to exchange students have specific prerequisites. You can find these listed under the “Admission requirements” section. Please read this information carefully before selecting your courses.

For details on how to apply for exchange, course selection guidelines, or to contact the Incoming Admissions Team, please visit: Admissions for Student Exchange.

Schedule

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Examination

Examination: Duration: Grade scale:
Off campus exam 4 Days A–E, fail F

Coursework requirements:

To take an examination, the student must have passed the following coursework requirements:
Written assignment Approved – not approved
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Re-sit examination

Students who do not pass the previous ordinary examination can gain access to a re-sit examination.
  • About the course
  • Campus: Tromsø |
  • ECTS: 10
  • Course code: STV-1006
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