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The course is connected to the following study programs

Teaching language

English

Recommended previous knowledge

It is recommended that EN-410-1 has been completed or is taken during the same semester.

Learning outcomes

Upon successful completion of the course, students have
• specialised knowledge about political processes and systems in the UK and USA
• detailed knowledge of the development of contemporary American and British politics
• thorough knowledge of American and British political research and communication
• insight into how American and British Politics is taught in Norwegian schools

Upon successful completion of the course, students are able to
• describe and explain significant principles of the study of American and British politics
• analyse and critically evaluate literature and other texts related to the course
• employ the knowledge of the topics didactically and in a reflected way, corresponding to the relevant school curricula
• describe and explain relevant features of development in American and British politics and society

Upon successful completion of the course, students can
• use the acquired knowledge in teaching and/or communication of American and British politics and society
• Reflect on relevant issues in American and British politics
• Employ the acquired knowledge in further studies of politics and society

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 is 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.

Teaching and learning methods

Seminars, presentations, group and pair work. Active and regular participation is expected. The estimated workload is approximately 270 hours.

Examination requirements

Students in teacher education: An approved oral presentation.
All other students: An approved written assignment.

Examinations

A four-hour written exam under supervision at the end of term. Graded assessment.

Student evaluation

The person responsible for the course decides, in cooperation with student representative, the form of student evaluation and whether the course is to have a midway or end of course evaluation in accordance with the quality system for education, chapter 4.1.

Offered as a free-standing course

Yes, if there are places available.

Admission Requirement if given as a free-standing course

Identical to the admissions requirements for the programme.

Admission for external candidates

No.

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-448 – Developments in Contemporary American and British Politics. 10
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