SV-216 Processes of change and allocation of resources in a global society
- ECTS Credits:
- 15
- Responsible department:
- Faculty of Social Sciences
- Course Leaders:
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- Kusuma Beathe Chanont Bremset
- Jørn Andreas Cruickshank
- Lecture Semester:
- Spring
- Teaching language:
- Norwegian
- Duration:
- 1 term
The course is connected to the following study programs
- Master's 5-Year Programme in Teacher Education, level 5-10
Teaching language
NorwegianCourse contents
The course addresses historical events, conflicts and cooperation that have contributed to global social change. The course focuses on global and environmental changes in society. Emphasis is placed on deepening in a variety of historical conflicts and events that have characterized the development of modern society. The topic also focuses on discussing different perspectives on demographics, migration, localization, development and resource management in a globalized world.
The course in practice
The course has a clear subject didactic perspective, emphasizing methods and theories that promote critical competence and creative learning processes. Work with the explorer and creative learning processes will be the focus of student practice.
Learning outcomes
Knowledge
After completing the course, the student will:
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have a deep knowledge of climate, environment, resource and resource conflicts nationally and internationally
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have insights into different perspectives on development, demography, and migration
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have a thorough knowledge of research and development work in the field of study
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have a deep knowledge of global conflicts and events that have influenced world history
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have insight into the subject didactic theory and research on social studies at the school.
Skills
After completing the course, the student will:
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be able to work independently with academic questions and analyze professional issues based on the facts and theories of the subject area
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be able to use and evaluate digital tools and sources in the training
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be able to analyze life forms and living conditions in different parts of the world
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be able to work professionally in ways that promote critical reflection among students.
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be able to work with the subject in new and creative ways
General competence
After completing the course, the student will:
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be able to reflect critically on social issues, stimulate critical thinking
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be able to lead professional discussions and work with the dissemination of key values ¿¿the subject
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be able to understand relevant social issues in historical perspective
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be able to contribute to social science didactic thinking.
Examination requirements
Work assignments and practice must be passed in order to take the exam. Detailed description of work assignments will be provided through Canvas. The course is entitled to 70% attendance in order to pass the exam.
Primary school students must have: Passed practice. Other students must have: Passed academic didactic work of equivalent scope as practice.
Teaching methods
The teaching will be characterized by a variety of lectures and seminars with a touch of conversation, reflection, digital learning, group work, exercises, presentations, excursions, etc. Three weeks of professional practice with supervision are included in the course. There are 15 days practice for elementary school students. Other students must perform a subject didactic work of equivalent scope that must be passed. The course has an expected workload of about 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
48 hour individual home exam and 4-hour written school exam. Each exam counts 50%.
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 |
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SV-137 – History, Grades 5-10 | 7 |