Norwegian Society, Education and Culture (NORSEC)

Study programme code NORSEC

ECTS credits 30

General description and profile of the programme

Various aspects of the Norwegian society both historically and present-day are presented and discussed. The main elements in the course are Norwegian history, important elements of education in Norway and Norwegian literature and language. Other important aspects of the Norwegian society which are dealt with are: Music, art, open air activity and topics in social science. The comparative element is important and widespread in the course.

Both excursions and the school experience weeks are intended to be important and integrated parts of the course.

Specific arrangements for recognition of prior learning (formal, non-formal and informal) Arrangements for the recognition of prior learning are described in the information on the institution under "General arrangements for the recognition of prior learning (formal, informal and non-formal)".

Examination regulations and grading For a description of the examination regulations, see the Examination Regulations of the University of Agder.

For information about the Norwegian grading system, see ECTS credits and grades. Specific information on grading for each course is found in the individual course descriptions.

Graduation requirements The Examination Regulations of the University of Agder regulate the graduation requirements for each programme of study.

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes

After completing the course, students are expected to be able to:

- give an overview of Norwegian society and culture in a historical and present-day perspective

- describe differences and similarities between society and culture in Norway and their home countries

- have in-depth knowledge about the Norwegian school system

- communicate colloquially in Norwegian (optional)

Teaching methods

Lectures, seminars, 2 school experience weeks and four excursions.

Assessment methods

One report from school experience and one project work related to various aspects of the course make the students prepared for an essay in a group of 3-4 students (50% of final grade) and an individual oral examination (50% of final grade).

Other information

Clean Police Record and Tuberculosis Examination

All students must present a clean police record and be able to document a tuberculosis examination before they can participate in the school experience weeks.

Declaration of Confidentiality. All students must sign a declaration of confidentiality before they can participate in the school experience weeks.

Contact person Nils Martinius Justvik (38142096), nils.justvik@uia.no