| source Universitetet i Bergen (X) |
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department Scandinavian area studies (X) |
Autumn and spring English The course is open to all students with admission to the University of Bergen. The course gives an introduction to the Norwegian language in its social, cultural and historical context. The following topics will be covered: the historical evolution of Norwegian and the other Nordic languages, the emergence of the two varieties of standard Norwegian: bokmål and nynorsk, ideological debates in Norwegian and Nordic language planning policies, sociolinguistic variations in Norway and in the other Nordic countries, minority languages in the Nordic region. The course aims at giving the students an understanding of central issues concerning the languages and linguistic conditions in the Nordic countries. By the end of this course students should have developed an understanding of how various historical, cultural and social conditions have contributed to linguistic variation, change and continuity in the Nordic language area. The main focus will be on developments in languages of the Nordic language group (Norwegian, Swedish, Danish, Faroese and Icelandic), but the course will also give an introduction to the linguistic status and conditions of other national and minority languages in the Nordic region. The course requires spoken and written proficiency in English. One lecture per week. Total of 12-14 lectures. None. Written examination in the end of spring term and autumn term. Examination duration 6 hrs. A-F. Courses are evaluated regularly in accordance with UiBs quality assurance system. Department of Linguistic, Literary, and Aesthetic Studies. E-mail: studierettleiar@lle.uib.no Bergen
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Spring English The course is open to students with admission to the University of Bergen. SAS 2B is an introductory course for English speaking students. It covers Scandinavian and Nordic literature from 1900 to the present with an emphasis on contemporary texts. The course attempts to develop readings of major canonical writers in the Nordic language area, underscoring the characteristics of this area socially, politically - and looking into how literature reflects, describes and interacts with international influences and the concept of "Scandinavian reality". Particular attention will be paid to questions of gender and gender roles in a Scandinavian context. The course will elaborate on works of Undset, Boye, Lagerkvist, Blixen, Vesaas, and Nexø (however, the exact list of authors could be subject to change). This course aims at giving the students an overview of Nordic 20th Century literature through readings of some major works. This course will also provide the students with useful tools for literary analysis enabling them to conduct analysis and interpretation of literary works. By the end of the course the students will be able to explain major issues and controvercies in Scandinavian literary history, and relating these to key works of Scandinavian and Nordic writers. The course requires spoken and written proficiency in English. One lecture per week. Total of 12-14 lectures. None. 7-day home exam and oral examination. A-F. Courses are evaluated regularly in accordance with UiBs quality assurance system. Department of Linguistic, Literary, and Aesthetic Studies. E-mail: studierettleiar@lle.uib.no Bergen
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Spring English In combination with the completed exam in MEVI100, a successful exam in the MEVI110 will only result in 3 ECTS. The course gives a broad and basic introduction to media studies. It also gives an introduction to how the Norwegian mass media are organized and how they operate. The course will give an introduction to models of communication and perspectives on sender organisation, media texts and the audience in the process of mass communication. It will give an understanding of where media studies are situated both as a part of the humanistic sciences and social sciences. The course will also give an understanding of the Norwegian media system. None Primarily in the form of lectures. Submission of a written exercise. Accepted (mandatory) exercise is valid this term and the following term of exam. 4 hours written school exam (in English or Norwegian). advice@media.uib.no
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Spring/fall English A student who takes exams in both SAMPOL120 and SAMPOL110 will get the total of credits reduced by 5 points. The objective of the course is to provide the students with a basic understanding of political structures, political actors and public policies in the Nordic countries. Content State- and nation building processes of the Scandinavian states, including the current status of ethnic minority groups with the societies. The current structure of the governmental institutions, with a focus on the role of parliament, the relationship between parliaments and the executive power, the structure of the state and the relationships between the central level and regional and local authorities. Political participation, party systems and political representation. This part focuses on the developments of electoral and other forms of participation, the structure of the party system and the linkages between the electorate and the political parties. Included in this theme, is the study of interest organizations and the 'corporatist' nature of Scandinavian societies. The topic of representation covers the operation of the electoral system, the nomination of candidates and the representation of parties and socio-economic groups in parliament. The public policy part of the course focuses particularly on the development of and structure of the Scandinavian welfare state, while the theme on foreign policy is focused on the Scandinavian states relationship to European integration. Through this course it is expected that the students have attained a basic knowledge of the form of government, and public institutions in the Scandinavian countries. After this course, the student should be able to discuss commonalities and differences between the Scandinavian countries related to form of government, the welfare state, parties and party systems, state and nation building and the relationship between the Scandinavian countries and the EU. The student should be able to provide an insight to various institutional, historical and policy processes that unite and separate the Scandinavian countries and thereby discuss the validity of the concept of the Scandinavian model. Fulfilment of general admission requirements. Form: Lectures and seminars Hours per week: approximately 4 Number of weeks: minimum 10 None One week home exam. Length: 3000-4000 words. Exams that exceed the word limit can not receive a pass. Grading A-F This course is evaluated regularly post@isp.uib.no / advice@isp.uib.no / +47 55583316
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Spring English Spring and autumn SOS109 is an in-depth course related to one of the Department of Sociology´s key research areas: Welfare, inequality and life course. The objective of our in-depth courses is to give students the opportunity to explore the theory traditions, research problems and discussions of our key research areas. Following a general introduction into the studies of different "Welfare State Regimes" and the key characteristics of the Scandinavian Model, this course will focus on analyses of the relationships between state policies and gender. The variations among Scandinavian countries and historical developments in terms of gender policies and ideologies will be illuminated. The main focus will be on work and care-related policies that influence the division of labour between women and men, both in the labour market and in the domestic sphere. The course will particularly concentrate on current challenges for gender equality, parenthood and care policies in Norway. Students should have become familiar with the idea of a "Welfare State Regime", the key characteristics of the Scandinavian Model, and in particular, the relationships between state policies and gender, and current challenges for gender equality, parenthood and care policies in Norway. They should also have acquired a good ability to discuss these issues and present their knowledge of them in writing. SV100 and SOS100 or equivalent Lectures and seminars. Lectures: 20-24 hours Seminars: 20-24 hours Mandatory term paper (3000 words +/- 10 percent). The essay will be commented and must be approved before the student can take the written exam. 6 hour written exam Grading A-F The course will be evaluated by students and lecturer according to an approved evaluation plan for all bachelor and master courses in sociology. E-mail: studieveileder@sos.uib.no
Score: 13.042837 Details | Listing | Web page
Autumn and spring English The course is open to all students with admission to the University of Bergen. The course gives an introduction to the Norwegian language in its social, cultural and historical context. The following topics will be covered: the historical evolution of Norwegian and the other Nordic languages, the emergence of the two varieties of standard Norwegian: bokmål and nynorsk, ideological debates in Norwegian and Nordic language planning policies, sociolinguistic variations in Norway and in the other Nordic countries, minority languages in the Nordic region. The course aims at giving the students an understanding of central issues concerning the languages and linguistic conditions in the Nordic countries. By the end of this course students should have developed an understanding of how various historical, cultural and social conditions have contributed to linguistic variation, change and continuity in the Nordic language area. The main focus will be on developments in languages of the Nordic language group (Norwegian, Swedish, Danish, Faroese and Icelandic), but the course will also give an introduction to the linguistic status and conditions of other national and minority languages in the Nordic region. The course requires spoken and written proficiency in English. One lecture per week. Total of 12-14 lectures. None. Written examination in the end of spring term and autumn term. Examination duration 6 hrs. A-F. Courses are evaluated regularly in accordance with UiBs quality assurance system. Department of Linguistic, Literary, and Aesthetic Studies. E-mail: studierettleiar@lle.uib.no Bergen
Score: 13.042837 Details | Listing | Web page
Spring English The course is open to students with admission to the University of Bergen. SAS 2B is an introductory course for English speaking students. It covers Scandinavian and Nordic literature from 1900 to the present with an emphasis on contemporary texts. The course attempts to develop readings of major canonical writers in the Nordic language area, underscoring the characteristics of this area socially, politically - and looking into how literature reflects, describes and interacts with international influences and the concept of "Scandinavian reality". Particular attention will be paid to questions of gender and gender roles in a Scandinavian context. The course will elaborate on works of Undset, Boye, Lagerkvist, Blixen, Vesaas, and Nexø (however, the exact list of authors could be subject to change). This course aims at giving the students an overview of Nordic 20th Century literature through readings of some major works. This course will also provide the students with useful tools for literary analysis enabling them to conduct analysis and interpretation of literary works. By the end of the course the students will be able to explain major issues and controvercies in Scandinavian literary history, and relating these to key works of Scandinavian and Nordic writers. The course requires spoken and written proficiency in English. One lecture per week. Total of 12-14 lectures. None. 7-day home exam and oral examination. A-F. Courses are evaluated regularly in accordance with UiBs quality assurance system. Department of Linguistic, Literary, and Aesthetic Studies. E-mail: studierettleiar@lle.uib.no Bergen
Score: 13.042837 Details | Listing | Web page
Spring English In combination with the completed exam in MEVI100, a successful exam in the MEVI110 will only result in 3 ECTS. The course gives a broad and basic introduction to media studies. It also gives an introduction to how the Norwegian mass media are organized and how they operate. The course will give an introduction to models of communication and perspectives on sender organisation, media texts and the audience in the process of mass communication. It will give an understanding of where media studies are situated both as a part of the humanistic sciences and social sciences. The course will also give an understanding of the Norwegian media system. None Primarily in the form of lectures. Submission of a written exercise. Accepted (mandatory) exercise is valid this term and the following term of exam. 4 hours written school exam (in English or Norwegian). advice@media.uib.no
Score: 13.042837 Details | Listing | Web page
Spring/fall English A student who takes exams in both SAMPOL120 and SAMPOL110 will get the total of credits reduced by 5 points. The objective of the course is to provide the students with a basic understanding of political structures, political actors and public policies in the Nordic countries. Content State- and nation building processes of the Scandinavian states, including the current status of ethnic minority groups with the societies. The current structure of the governmental institutions, with a focus on the role of parliament, the relationship between parliaments and the executive power, the structure of the state and the relationships between the central level and regional and local authorities. Political participation, party systems and political representation. This part focuses on the developments of electoral and other forms of participation, the structure of the party system and the linkages between the electorate and the political parties. Included in this theme, is the study of interest organizations and the 'corporatist' nature of Scandinavian societies. The topic of representation covers the operation of the electoral system, the nomination of candidates and the representation of parties and socio-economic groups in parliament. The public policy part of the course focuses particularly on the development of and structure of the Scandinavian welfare state, while the theme on foreign policy is focused on the Scandinavian states relationship to European integration. Through this course it is expected that the students have attained a basic knowledge of the form of government, and public institutions in the Scandinavian countries. After this course, the student should be able to discuss commonalities and differences between the Scandinavian countries related to form of government, the welfare state, parties and party systems, state and nation building and the relationship between the Scandinavian countries and the EU. The student should be able to provide an insight to various institutional, historical and policy processes that unite and separate the Scandinavian countries and thereby discuss the validity of the concept of the Scandinavian model. Fulfilment of general admission requirements. Form: Lectures and seminars Hours per week: approximately 4 Number of weeks: minimum 10 None One week home exam. Length: 3000-4000 words. Exams that exceed the word limit can not receive a pass. Grading A-F This course is evaluated regularly post@isp.uib.no / advice@isp.uib.no / +47 55583316
Score: 13.042837 Details | Listing | Web page
Spring English Spring and autumn SOS109 is an in-depth course related to one of the Department of Sociology´s key research areas: Welfare, inequality and life course. The objective of our in-depth courses is to give students the opportunity to explore the theory traditions, research problems and discussions of our key research areas. Following a general introduction into the studies of different "Welfare State Regimes" and the key characteristics of the Scandinavian Model, this course will focus on analyses of the relationships between state policies and gender. The variations among Scandinavian countries and historical developments in terms of gender policies and ideologies will be illuminated. The main focus will be on work and care-related policies that influence the division of labour between women and men, both in the labour market and in the domestic sphere. The course will particularly concentrate on current challenges for gender equality, parenthood and care policies in Norway. Students should have become familiar with the idea of a "Welfare State Regime", the key characteristics of the Scandinavian Model, and in particular, the relationships between state policies and gender, and current challenges for gender equality, parenthood and care policies in Norway. They should also have acquired a good ability to discuss these issues and present their knowledge of them in writing. SV100 and SOS100 or equivalent Lectures and seminars. Lectures: 20-24 hours Seminars: 20-24 hours Mandatory term paper (3000 words +/- 10 percent). The essay will be commented and must be approved before the student can take the written exam. 6 hour written exam Grading A-F The course will be evaluated by students and lecturer according to an approved evaluation plan for all bachelor and master courses in sociology. E-mail: studieveileder@sos.uib.no
Score: 13.042837 Details | Listing | Web page