EN-448 Developments in Contemporary American and British Politics
- ECTS Credits:
- 15
- Responsible department:
- Faculty of Humanities and Education
- Lecture Semester:
- Autumn
- Teaching language:
- English
- Duration:
- 1 term
Teaching language
EnglishPrerequisites
EN-410 and EN-411 (or the equivalent) must be passed or taken during the same semester.
Course contents
This course provides knowledge and information of developments of American and British politics from 1975 until today. The content is twofold: the first period covers the period 1975-2001 and the second period covers the years from 2001 until today. The students will be given an introduction to political, social and historical terms and phrases tied to the two countries’ political development. Moreover, the course focuses on how the provided knowledge and information can be applied to teaching and learning in a school setting.
Learning outcomes
Knowledge:
After completing this course, the student should have:
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Specialised knowledge about political processes and systems in the UK and USA
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Detailed knowledge of the development of contemporary American and British politics
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Knowledge of American and British political research and communication
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Insight into how American and British Politics is taught in Norwegian schools
Skills
After completing this course, the student will be able to:
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Describe and explain significant principles of the study of American and British politics
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Analyse and critically evaluate literature and other texts related to the course
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Employ the knowledge of the topics didactically and in a reflected way, corresponding to the relevant school curricula
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Describe and explain relevant features of development in American and British politics and society
General competence
After completing this course, the student will be able to:
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Use the acquired knowledge in teaching and/or communication of American and British politics and society
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Reflect on relevant issues in American and British politics
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Employ the acquired knowledge in further studies of politics and society
Examination requirements
An oral presentation or a written assignment must be assessed as a pass. More information will be given on Canvas at the beginning of the semester.
Teaching methods
Seminars, presentations, group and pair work. Active participation expected. Language of instruction is English. Estimated work load is approximately 400 hours.
Evaluation
The study programme manager, in consultation with the student representative, decides the method of evaluation and whether the courses will have a midterm- or end of term evaluation, see also the Quality System, section 4.1. Information about evaluation method for the course will be posted on Canvas.
Offered as Single Standing Module
Yes. Subject to availability or capacity.Assessment methods and criteria
A six-hour written exam at the end of term.
Graded assessment.
Reduction of Credits
This course’s contents overlap with the following courses. A reduction of credits will occur if one of these courses is taken in addition:
| Course | Reduction of Credits |
|---|---|
| EN-457 – Developments in Contemporary American and British Politics | 10 |