Bachelor of Northern Studies (180 ECTS) 2015/2016 Finnmark Faculty. Department of Tourism and Northern Studies
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Table of Content 1. Introduction .................................................................................................. 4 1.1 Introduction of Bachelor of Northern Studies............................................................................... 4 1.2 Target group /Audience ................................................................................................................ 4 1.3 Admission requirements ............................................................................................................... 4 1.4 Career Opportunities/ Job Perspectives........................................................................................ 5 1.5 Language of Instruction and Examination ..................................................................................... 5 1.6 Name of the program .................................................................................................................... 5 1.7 Awarded Qualifications ................................................................................................................. 5 1.8 Further Study Opportunities ......................................................................................................... 5
2. Learning Outcomes ............................................................................................ 6 3. Organization and Structure ................................................................................ 7 3.1 Study Structure .............................................................................................................................. 7 3.2 Internationalization and Exchange Possibilities ............................................................................ 7
4. Content .............................................................................................................. 7 4.2 Specialization / Degree Composition and Possible Elective Courses ............................................ 8
5. Teaching, Learning and Working Methods ......................................................... 8 6. Examination and Evaluation ............................................................................... 9 6.1 Requirement for Study Participation ............................................................................................ 9 6.2 Access Exam .................................................................................................................................. 9 6.3 Examination methods.................................................................................................................... 9 6.4 Grading system .............................................................................................................................. 9
7. Course Description ........................................................................................... 10 7.1 Course Description and Organization.......................................................................................... 10 7.2 Possible Changes ......................................................................................................................... 11 Course details and contents might be revised due to operational reasons and yearly revisions..... 11
8. Course Outlines ................................................................................................ 11 Introduction to the Circumpolar World ........................................................................................ 11 Land and Environment of the Circumpolar World ........................................................................ 13 Peoples and Cultures of the Circumpolar World........................................................................... 16 Contemporary Issues (Economy) of the Circumpolar World I ...................................................... 19 Contemporary Issues (Politics) of the Circumpolar World II ......................................................... 21
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High North Politics and Barents Cooperation ............................................................................... 23 Culture and Identity in the Barents Region ................................................................................... 25 Nordic and Russian Government in a Comparative Perspective................................................... 27 North American Studies ................................................................................................................ 29 Intercultural Communication ........................................................................................................ 31 Northern Studies Assignment ....................................................................................................... 33 Entrepreneurship and Innovation ................................................................................................. 35 Enterprise Innovation Practice ...................................................................................................... 38 Project Management ..................................................................................................................... 42 Natural Resources Based Business and Industries ........................................................................ 45 Community Governance and Development .................................................................................. 47
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1. Introduction 1.1 Introduction of Bachelor of Northern Studies Bachelor of Northern Studies Study points/ECTS
180
Full- or part-time
Full-time
Number of semesters
6
Location
UiT - The Arctic University of Norway, Finnmark Faculty, Department of Tourism and Northern Studies. Campus Alta and online
Start semester
Autumn
Teaching language
English
Responsible for the programme Peter Haugseth and Per Møller Email
[email protected] [email protected]
1.2 Target group /Audience The Bachelor of Northern studies degree program is designed for students who want to develop a multi-disciplinary competence on the circumpolar north regarding its geopolitical global context, indigenous peoples and traditional cultures, nature and resources, focusing on environmental issues and the balance between state governance and market mechanisms in attaining a sustainable regional development in the subarctic and arctic regions. The program is an answer to the growing demand for inter-disciplinary insight and knowledge regarding these regions. The program is developed in cooperation with University of the Arctic (U-Arctic) and is primarily offered as a supplementary program for students already enrolled for bachelor program at member institutions of U-Arctic. The full bachelor program is also open for Nordic applicants and students from other collaborating institutions. Students enrolled for bachelor programs studying culture and languages, economy, media and journalism or history will especially profit by doing the BNS as a supplementary/additional bachelor program.
1.3 Admission requirements The admission requirements are a Higher Education Entrance Qualification or proven equivalent competence for admission to higher education.
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Applicants need to have a Higher Education Entrance Qualification and certified language requirements in English. A list of the requirements for the Higher Education Entrance Qualification in Norway is in the GSU-list of NOKUT at the Norwegian Agency for Quality Assurance in Education website (NOKUT). Link: http://www.nokut.no/en/Facts-and-statistics/Surveys-and-databases/GSU-list/
1.4 Career Opportunities/ Job Perspectives The BNS degree program gives a unique inter-disciplinary insight and knowledge in High North issues compared to disciplinary studies. The program is an answer to the growing demand for interdisciplinary insight and knowledge in public and private management and local and regional development. Choice of the advanced emphases part of the BA program would also influence your competence for special jobs in the public or private sector. The BNS program will prepare the students for career entry or positions in public or private sector; commercial and non-profit organizations at the local, national or international level. The program gives added value to other educational background and very relevant knowledge for people working in the north within media, education, marketing, local governance and development etc. BNS is also relevant for companies working with export – import in the north and other branches related to northern activity.
1.5 Language of Instruction and Examination All courses offered by UiT - The Arctic University of Norway, are taught in English. All written exams for UiT - The Arctic University of Norway courses have to be written in English. Courses taken at an external institution may be given recognition as a part of the Bachelor degree at UiT – The Arctic University of Norway, and there will be a note in their final diploma stating what part is given in English.
1.6 Name of the program English
Bokmål
Nynorsk
Bachelor of Northern Studies
Bachelor i nordområdestudier
Bachelor i nordområdestudium
1.7 Awarded Qualifications Bachelor of Northern Studies with a diploma supplement
1.8 Further Study Opportunities Access to MA programs is a possibility in Norway, Canada and Iceland.
UIT – The The Arctic University of Norway; Master’s in Indigenous Studies UiT-The Arctic University of Norway and University of Saskatchewan; A piloted Joint Master’s Degree in Governance and Entrepreneurship in Northern and Indigenous Areas.
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2. Learning Outcomes Knowledge
Skills
General competence
When completing the program the student will have/will be
When completing the program the student will be able to
When completing the program the student will be able to
- a broad interdisciplinary knowledge of key topics of the circumpolar north, its history and contemporary conditions - insights in sustainable development, language and communication, peoples and cultures, regional development and conditions and opportunities for innovation and entrepreneurship.
- apply different outlooks and methods on central and everyday issues of the circumpolar north based on a holistic understanding of the northern world
- develop interdisciplinary insight on the multi-faced reality of the Circumpolar North in order to critically assess and discuss tasks regarding the contemporary situation of the northern reality.
- able to update on contemporary research related to development, northern nature, history, the cultural dynamics surrounding, indigenous peoples, northern problems of language, political systems and governance.
- to reflect on interdisciplinary knowledge concerning the reality of the circumpolar north and be self - critical; adjusting own knowledge when supervised
- present knowledge and solutions, both oral and written, on challenges in the circumpolar North, alone or as part of a group, and plan for different types of academic activities/assignment and projects over time.
- able to update the acquired knowledge on northern issues of a professional and personal character, and be able to evaluate critically the contemporary challenges of the circumpolar north.
- refer to new information, different processes and ongoing discussions regarding the development in the circumpolar north and to evaluate the current situation and form new relevant research questions.
- participate with others with a similar academic background and exchange information and opinions regarding recent events and processes in the circumpolar north and due to the discussion establish good practice in the field.
- gained an interdisciplinary outlook on the relationship and dynamics between the northern peripheries and the southern centres of the national state and the transnational business corporation
- relate relevant interdisciplinary knowledge to northern sustainable development and see opportunities for innovation and entrepreneurship in northern communities while aware of the larger dynamics.
- contribute to meaning making and exchange of information on topics regarding the recent developments of the circumpolar north in relation to the national centres and contemporary society in general.
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3. Organization and Structure 3.1 Study Structure The Study program is a three-year full-time program comprising 180 ECTS. The program is offered in a combination of on-line and on-site courses. The first year is equal to the one-year program in Northern Studies and is entirely offered on-line.
3.2 Internationalization and Exchange Possibilities Students who complete the first year may apply for a specified scholarship (e.g. north2north, Barents Plus, Erasmus+ etc.) to go abroad for one semester, preferably fourth semester. More information can be given by student advisors and international office at UiT - The Arctic University of Norway.
4. Content 4.1. Study Design Bachelor of Northern Studies is a flexible program that allows students to apply for recognition of courses taken at an external institution. The obligatory part of the BNS program is the core courses, offered on-line in semester 1 and 2, and two advanced emphasis parts of 30 credits each. Students can choose between 4 advanced emphasis programs, see notes (1 – 4) under the study model. Semester
Courses
Semester 1 (obligatory)
BNS100 Introduction to the Circumpolar World (10 ECTS) on-line
Semester 2 (obligatory)
BNS115 Land and Environment in the Circumpolar World (15 ECTS) on-line
BNS 132 Contemporary issues of the Circumpolar World II Politics (10 ECTS) on-line
Semester 3 (1)
AE_01 High North Politics and Barents Cooperation (10 ECTS) Elective on-line
AE_03 Culture and Identity in the Barents Region (10 ECTS) Elective on-line
AE_04 Nordic and Russian Governance in a Comparative Perspective (10 ECTS) Elective on-line
Semester 4 (2) Alternatively;
North American Studies (10 ECTS) Elective
Intercultural Communication (10
BNS200 Northern Studies Assignment *
BNS120 Peoples and Cultures of the Circumpolar World (15 ECTS) on-line
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BNS131 Contemporary issues of the Circumpolar World I Economy (10 ECTS) on-line
exchange semester
ECTS) Elective
(10 ECTS) Elective
Semester 5 (3)
Entrepreneurship and Innovation (10 ECTS) Elective
Enterprise Innovation Practice (10 ECTS) Elective
Project Management (10 ECTS) Elective
Semester 6 (4)
Regional Economies and Innovation (10 ECTS) Elective
Natural Resources Based Businesses and Industries (10 ECTS) Elective
Community Governance and Development (10 ECTS) Elective
*BNS200 Northern Studies Assignment is offered both in the autumn and spring semester and can replace one of the courses in semester 3, 5 or 6.
3. Semester comprises the half year program in the advanced emphasis in High North Politics, Intercultural Communication and Barents Cooperation (2) 4. semester comprises the half year program in the advanced emphasis program North American Studies and Intercultural Communication (3) 5. semester comprises the half year program in the advanced emphasis program Arctic Innovation and Entrepreneurship (4) 6. semester comprises the half year program in the advanced emphasis program Management of Local and Regional Development (1)
4.2 Specialization / Degree Composition and Possible Elective Courses As electives for BNS-program, enrolled students may apply for recognition of credits taken at an external institution. 60 credits may be recognized as free subjects. In special cases can 30 credits in addition be recognized if they are at an advanced level, and in line with the learning outcomes of the program. Relevant studies for this may be; history, languages and cultures, tourism, politics, journalism/media and/or economics At UiT the Arctic University of Tromso, the following studies can replace parts of the electives: 1-year program in Arctic Adventure Tourism 1-year program in Arctic Nature Guide 1-year program in Media Production
5. Teaching, Learning and Working Methods The BNS program is based on online and onsite teaching and thus on different teaching methods. The online part of the BNS program is taught by the use of the virtual classroom program Fronter. The main course-work consists in reading 12 module lectures and respond to weekly module questions prepared by the lecturer for each module lecture. The candidate has to hand in his or her module answer as a written essay and the lecturer in charge will evaluate and comment on it in an individual reply readable to the student only at the Fronter course site. In some of the courses module lectures are streamed over the internet. Teachers will also conduct occasional “face to face” 8
class or small group meetings with the students using Skype, Lync or other IT solutions. Practical tasks in relevant topics are also included in the course portfolio and managed through the virtual classroom program Fronter. Local study groups are sometimes set up depending on group-sizes at various locations. The on- site part is taught in lectures and seminars; field trips may be included in this part and practical cases, presentations and project work launched as part of the teaching platform in several of the onsite taught courses. Through group and individual work, candidates will be able to discuss information and develop insight and understanding enabling them to discuss key topics in the North.
6. Examination and Evaluation 6.1 Requirement for Study Participation In the first half and online part of the BNS study program the candidates have to fulfil all the coursework requirements. Assignments for each course have to be approved by the responsible teacher before the students are allowed to do the final exam in each course. The second half of the BNS study program is on-site and coursework requirements is related to on-site lecturing, term papers and presentations. The examination methods will vary between the on-site courses. The students' academic performance for the core BNS courses will be assessed answers to given module questions. The answers have to be approved by the responsible teacher before the students are allowed to do the final exam. The mentioned exam form differ for the advanced emphasis courses, and some of these courses are also including term papers, presentations and folder exams as assessment forms.
6.2 Access Exam Candidates must meet the requirement presented in each course plan before they are given allowance to take an exam. For several courses, this includes obligatory term paper and oral presentations.
6.3 Examination methods Students will be evaluated by coursework requirements and examinations. The coursework requirements must be approved in order to qualify for the final examination. Examination methods will vary between courses, but general be written exams, home based exams (writing assignments) and oral exams. To detect copying from internet etc, all home based exams will be controlled by a special program called Ephorus. Exams will be evaluated with letter grades (A – F) or pass/fail.
6.4 Grading system The grading system is twofold. One system consists of letter grades from A to F; the second system consists of the criteria passed/failed. The following scale is used for letter grades A–F: 9
Symbol
Description
General, qualitative description of valuation criteria
A
Excellent
An excellent performance, clearly outstanding. The candidate demonstrates excellent judgment and a high degree of independent thinking.
B
Very Good
A very good performance. The candidate demonstrates sound judgment and a very good degree of independent thinking.
C
Good
A good performance in most areas. The candidate demonstrates a reasonable degree of judgment and independent thinking in the most important areas.
D
Satisfactory
A satisfactory performance, albeit with significant shortcomings. The candidate demonstrates a limited degree of judgment and independent thinking.
E
Sufficient
A performance that meets the minimum criteria, but no more. The candidate demonstrates a very limited degree of judgment and independent thinking.
F
Fail
A performance that does not meet the minimum academic criteria. The candidate demonstrates an absence of both judgment and independent thinking.
7. Course Description 7.1 Course Description and Organization The program structure and its courses are conceived to provide the candidates with a profound interdisciplinary ability to manage contemporary, often complex, issues and professional challenges in the Circumpolar North. First year: 60 ECTS credits are, as stated before, offered entirely on-line and in the study for these the students are introduced to a first set of basic discourses of the Subarctic and Arctic Regions through five different courses conveying central insights regarding their nature and environment, the sustainable development of their natural resources, northern peoples and cultures in geopolitical and geo-economic context. The candidate gains new insights and is also prepared for the further analysis and critical discussions of following courses. The first year of the BNS programme provides the student with a wide knowledge on northern cultures and societies, in a context defined by traditional geopolitics, by globalisation but also by more recent trends to multilateral alliances such as those fostered within e.g. the Barents Euro Arctic Region and in the work of the Arctic Council.
Second year studies are offered partly on-line and on-site. The autumn semester comprises three online courses dealing with recent political developments in the Circumpolar North with an emphasis 10
on the European Arctic and Arctic Russia. The Nordic and Russian, partly shared northern history with its elements of locally initiated people-to-people cooperation is presented along with central aspects of the economic development, societal change and identity formation in this region. The spring semester courses include the on-site option to extend and specialize the students learning into North American studies by the Alta on-campus courses of North American culture communication. This part of the BNS program is taught by the Department of English and is also optional for students studying English language and culture. In a third course, Northern Studies Assignment, the student undertake an individual research project, of a size that is feasible given the time at hand, and makes use of analytical perspectives from previous courses applied on empirical cases of the Circumpolar North. The choice of topics for such case studies are open to the student but will be approved after evaluation of their feasibility by a course tutor who will also provide supervision of the student’s work. The third year of BNS study is offered on-site. In the autumn semester three courses are offered with special emphasis on northern economies and regional development. Understanding the importance of innovation in international economic development is central in the courses “Entrepreneurship and Innovation”, “Enterprise Innovation Practice” and “Project Management”. The spring semester consists in three courses in which provide theoretical insight and competence in local enterprises and community development. Excursions will be undertaken to familiarize students with local communities and public and private organizations. The specific courses are; “Regional Economies and Innovation”, “Natural Resource based Businesses and Industries” and “Community Governance and Development”. This course-set will expand the student’s ability to conceive successful northern entrepreneurship mainly based on conditions, regulations and opportunities found in the Barents Euro Arctic Region. Students who have followed BCS core courses at one of the member universities of the University of the Arctic, i.e. 6 ECTS credits courses, can get recognition for up to two courses in BNS. To replace missing credits for core courses, students must do BNS200 Northern Studies Assignment.
7.2 Possible Changes Course details and contents might be revised due to operational reasons and yearly revisions.
8. Course Outlines Course title Norwegian course title
Introduction to the Circumpolar World Introduksjon til den sirkumpolare verden Introduksjon til den sirkumpolare verda
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Course code
BNS100
Course category
The course is a part of the Bachelor of Northern studies and the One Year Northern Studies online program
Semester
Offered both in the spring and autumn semester
Credits (ECTS):
10 ECTS
Location
Online
Department
Department of Tourism and Northern Studies
Prerequisites
None beyond those in the admission requirements for the program
Level
An introductory course/undergraduate level
Content
Relevance in study program Learning outcomes
The Circumpolar World introduces students to the landscape, peoples and issues of the circumpolar region. Beginning with an examination of the geography, biological and physical systems of the Subarctic and Arctic, it then turns to the aboriginal and contemporary peoples of the region. The history of the Circumpolar World is treated in a broad fashion, to provide a grounding in the events and developments that have created the region’s contemporary qualities. The second part of the course surveys some of the particular issues facing the region, including climate change, economic, political and social development. This course ultimately is intended to stimulate interest in the circumpolar world. The course is identical with BNS 100 (6 ETCS) besides of some additional modules and syllabus. The course is a compulsory course for Bachelor of Northern Studies The course objectives: Building inter-disciplinary competence on the circumpolar world with a focus on Northern communities, environment and living conditions. Knowledge
About Land and environment About Peoples and cultures About Contemporary issues in the Circumpolar North
Skills
Make use of an ecological approach Make use of an inter-disciplinary approach To make use of basic facts on the Arctic world in analyses To reason and justify viewpoints and conclusions
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General competence
Teaching and learning methods
In inter-disciplinary approach to the Arctic In basic facts about the Arctic world Ability to analyse and justify reasoning and conclusions in an academic way Written lectures (modules) and readings. The course is designed for online self-studying/ distant teaching with a manual for self-studying situations. Students are supposed to answer questions module by module. Tutoring from the responsible teacher will be given.
Quality assurance of the course
Before the end of every course, it will be arranged an evaluation of the course in collaboration with the teacher and the student
Coursework requirements
Approved module question answers. The answers have to be approved by responsible teacher before the students are allowed to do the final exam.
Examination and evaluation
A final written home based exam: Available time: 3 days online exam Extent. 5 to 6 pages Font: Times New Roman, 12 pkt., line spacing 1,5. Margins; right, top and bottom 2 cm, left 4 cm The exam has to be written in English Grading: scale A – F, with F for failed.
Re-sit exam
Guidelines for re-sit examination Regulations for examinations at the UiT Chapter IV Postponed, re-sit and extraordinary examinations etc. http://uit.no/utdanning/art?p_document_id=347799&dim=179066#Chapter IV
Practical training
Not relevant
Instruction and examination language
Language of instruction is English
Syllabus
Included in course material at Fronter
Overlapping with other courses
BCS 100
Course title Norwegian course title
Land and Environment of the Circumpolar World Landskap og miljø i den sirkumpolare verden
Course code
BNS115
The exam has to be written in English
Landskap og miljø i den sirkumpolare verda
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Course category
The course is a part of the Bachelor of Northern studies and the One Year Northern Studies online program
Semester
Spring
Credits (ECTS):
15 ECTS
Location
Online
Department
Department of Tourism and Northern Studies
Prerequisites
None beyond those in the admission requirements for the program
Level
An introductory course/undergraduate level
Content
The primary aim of the first half of the course is to provide students with a more in-depth understanding of the land and environment that defines the Circumpolar North as well as the key issues involving interaction between humans and environment that were introduced through modules of BNS 100: Introduction to The Circumpolar World. The second half of the course will provide students with a greater understanding of the complexity of important concepts and issues related to the land and environment of the North. This part of the course deals with the impacts of natural and physical change on the peoples and conditions of the Circumpolar North. The main focus is on three major fields for scientific study: (1) climate change, (2) natural resources, and (3) health and environment. Emphasis is given to the challenges of sustainability in the North, and to the need for long-term proper stewardship. By taking the course the students will be left with a deeper insight into the challenges presented by the physical and natural universe, and the impact on Northern peoples as well as an awareness of the relationship between science and policy, and its significance for the future of the Circumpolar North. The course is mainly identical with BCS 311 (6 ECTS) and BCS 312 (6 ECTS)
Relevance in study program Learning outcomes
The course is an compulsory course for Bachelor of Northern Studies The course objectives: Building competence on nature, ecosystems, environmental issues and sustainability of the circumpolar world. Knowledge
Arctic land and oceans
Arctic ecology
Arctic climate and climate change
Sustainable use of natural resources and management
Skills
Ability to make use of an ecological approach
Ability to explain mechanisms of climate change 14
Ability to explain the interdependency among oceans, ecology and climate
General competence
In Arctic environmental issues
In ecological systems at land and sea
Sustainability and management tools
Teaching and learning methods
The course is designed in separate modules for online self-studying/ distant teaching with a manual for self-studying situations. Students are supposed to answer questions module by module. Some tutoring and responses from the responsible teacher will be given.
Quality assurance of the course
Before the end of every course, it will be arranged an evaluation of the course in collaboration with the teacher and the student
Coursework requirements
Answers to given module questions. The answers have to be approved by responsible teacher before the students are allowed to do the final exam.
Examination and evaluation
A final written home based exam: Available time: 3 days Extent. 5 to 6 pages Font: Times New Roman, 12 pkt., line spacing 1,5. Margins; right, top and bottom 2 cm, left 4 cm. Grading: scale A – F, with F for failed.
Re-sit exam
Guidelines for re-sit examination Regulations for examinations at the UiT Chapter IV Postponed, re-sit and extraordinary examinations etc. http://uit.no/utdanning/art?p_document_id=347799&dim=179066#Chapter IV
Practical training
Not relevant
Instruction and examination language
Language of instruction is English
Syllabus
Included in course material at Fronter
Overlapping with other courses
BCS 311 and BCS 312
The exam has to be written in English
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Course title Norwegian course title
Peoples and Cultures of the Circumpolar World Folk og kultur i den sirkumpolare verden
Course code
BNS120
Course category
The course is a part of the Bachelor of Northern studies and the One Year Northern Studies online program
Semester
Autumn
Credits (ECTS):
15 ECTS
Location
Online
Department
Department of Tourism and Northern Studies
Prerequisites
None beyond those in the admission requirements for the program
Level
An introductory course/undergraduate level
Content
The primary aim of this course is to introduce the peoples and cultures of the North Circumpolar Region through interdisciplinary study in the fields of anthropology, sociology, history, media and cultural studies, communications and literature. Students will be introduced to traditional cultures and contemporary peoples through indigenous and Western perspectives. The course aim to promote an integrated and multidisciplinary understanding of the circumpolar peoples and their adaptations and contributions to social, economic, political and environmental changes. This includes an introduction to Aboriginal cultures, a discussion of the Western presence in the Circumpolar North, and an examination of contemporary northern peoples.
Folk og kultur i den sirkumpolare verda
The course is divided into twelve modules and examines primary societies (traditional Indigenous societies up to Western contact) and secondary societies (non-Indigenous enclaves in the North). The course gives an initial overview of primary/secondary societies, the emergence of tertiary societies and a description of self-determination, followed by sections on identity & language, media, arts & literature, and education, recreation & family, respective to the three primary Circumpolar regions: North America & Greenland, Siberia & Northern Asia, and Northern Scandinavia & North-west Russia. The course is identical with BCS 321 and BCS322 except of some extra modules and syllabus (12 ETCS). Relevance in study
The course is a compulsory course for Bachelor of Northern Studies 16
program Learning outcomes
The course objectives: Building competence on the peoples and cultures of the circumpolar world with a special focus on indigenous peoples and the Barents region. Knowledge
On indigenous peoples in the Circumpolar North
On history, identity and culture
On mass culture and the role of media in forming identities
Skills
The ability to approach culture and cultural differences
To analyse the interplay between community changes and culture
To understand indigenous perspectives compared to western ones
General competence
In a multidisciplinary approach to peoples and cultures
In cross-cultural adaptations in the Circumpolar North
In peoples and cultures of the Barents region
Teaching and learning methods
The course is designed in separate modules for online self-studying/ distant teaching with a manual for self-studying situations. Students are supposed to answer questions module by module. Some tutoring and responses from the responsible teacher will be given.
Quality assurance of the course
Before the end of every course, it will be arranged an evaluation of the course in collaboration with the teacher and the student
Coursework requirements
Answers to given module questions. The answers have to be approved by responsible teacher before the students are allowed to do the final exam.
Examination and evaluation
A final written home based exam: Available time: 3 days Extent. 5 to 6 pages Font: Times New Roman, 12 pkt., line spacing 1,5. Margins; right, top and bottom 2 cm, left 4 cm. Grading: scale A – F, with F for failed.
Re-sit exam
Guidelines for re-sit examination Regulations for examinations at the UiT Chapter IV Postponed, re-sit and extraordinary examinations etc. http://uit.no/utdanning/art?p_document_id=347799&dim=179066#Chapter IV
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Practical training
Not relevant
Instruction and examination language
Language of instruction is English
Syllabus
Included in course material at Fronter
Overlapping with other courses
BCS 321 and BCS 322
The exam has to be written in English
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Course title Norwegian course title
Contemporary Issues (Economy) of the Circumpolar World I Aktuelle temaer i den sirkumpolare verden I (økonomi)
Course code
BNS131
Course category
The course is a part of the Bachelor of Northern studies and the One Year Northern Studies online program
Semester
Autumn
Credits (ECTS):
10 ECTS
Location
Online
Department
Department of Tourism and Northern Studies
Prerequisites
None beyond those in the admission requirements for the program
Level
An introductory course/undergraduate level
Content
This course will introduce students to the important structures and forces affecting the sustainability of circumpolar communities. Students will deal with the population trends in the circumpolar region, natural resource use and the economies of these communities, and economic ownership.
Aktuelle temaer i den sirkumpolare verda I (økonomi)
This course will provide students with an appreciation of the main challenges confronting the peoples and communities of the world’s northern regions. As such it will be beneficial to students attempting to better understand the current questions facing the north as well as to those planning to pursue advanced studies about the region The course is identical with BCS 331 (6 ETCS) besides of some additional modules and syllabus. Relevance in study program Learning outcomes
The course is a compulsory course for Bachelor of Northern Studies The course objectives: Building competence on the circumpolar world and contemporary issues of importance for sustainability and economic features and development. Knowledge
On communities and prospects for sustainable development On natural resources and economic development in the circumpolar North On population trends in the circumpolar North
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Skills
In analysing community development in the circumpolar North In analysing economic development and community impacts In analysing present changes of the economy and adaptations
General competence
In general economic development of the circumpolar North In dependency on natural resources for economic sustainable growth On current situation and development of the circumpolar north
Teaching and learning methods
The course is designed in separate modules for online self-studying/ distant teaching with a manual for self-studying situations. Students are supposed to answer questions module by module. Some tutoring and responses from the responsible teacher will be given.
Quality assurance of the course
Before the end of every course, it will be arranged an evaluation of the course in collaboration with the teacher and the student
Coursework requirements
Answers to given module questions. The answers have to be approved by responsible teacher before the students are allowed to do the final exam.
Examination and evaluation
A final written home based exam: Available time: 3 days Extent. 5 to 6 pages Font: Times New Roman, 12 pkt., line spacing 1,5. Margins; right, top and bottom 2 cm, left 4 cm. Grading: scale A – F, with F for failed.
Re-sit exam
Guidelines for re-sit examination Regulations for examinations at the UiT Chapter IV Postponed, re-sit and extraordinary examinations etc. http://uit.no/utdanning/art?p_document_id=347799&dim=179066#Chapter IV
Practical training
Not relevant
Instruction and examination language
Language of instruction is English.
Syllabus
Included in course material at Fronter
Overlapping with other courses
BCS 331
The exam has to be written in English
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Course title Norwegian course title
Contemporary Issues (Politics) of the Circumpolar World II Aktuelle temaer i den sirkumpolare verden II (politikk)
Course code
BNS132
Course category
The course is a part of the Bachelor of Northern studies and the One Year Northern Studies online program
Semester
Spring
Credits (ECTS):
10 ECTS
Location
Online
Department
Department of Tourism and Northern Studies
Prerequisites
None beyond those in the admission requirements for the program
Level
An introductory course/undergraduate level
Content
In this course students will deal with questions relating to governance and politics in the North, social issues, contemporary topics and global issues.
Aktuelle temaer i den sirkumpolare verda II (politikk)
This course will provide students with an appreciation of the main challenges confronting the peoples and communities of the world’s northern regions. It will be beneficial to those students attempting to better understand the current questions facing the north as well as to those planning to pursue advanced studies about the region. The course is identical with BCS 332 (6 ETCS) besides of some extra modules and additional syllabus. Relevance in study program Learning outcomes
The course is a compulsory course for Bachelor of Northern Studies The course objectives: Building competence on the circumpolar world with a focus on contemporary issues, devolution of power, governance and politics. Knowledge
On governance issues and politics on the circumpolar north On regional and international political issues affecting the north On politics concerning the Barents region
Skills
In analytical approaches to political analyses 21
In understanding political systems of the circumpolar north In analysing High North politics out of international perspectives
General competence
On politics of the circumpolar north On regional and international political cooperation in the north On politics and cooperation in the Barents region
Teaching and learning methods
The course is designed in separate modules for online self-studying/ distant teaching with a manual for self-studying situations. Students are supposed to answer questions module by module. Some tutoring and responses from the responsible teacher will be given.
Quality assurance of the course
Before the end of every course, it will be arranged an evaluation of the course in collaboration with the teacher and the student
Coursework requirements
Answers to given module questions. The answers have to be approved by responsible teacher before the students are allowed to do the final exam.
Examination and evaluation
A final written home based exam: Available time: 3 days Extent. 5 to 6 pages Font: Times New Roman, 12 pkt., line spacing 1,5. Margins; right, top and bottom 2 cm, left 4 cm. Grading: scale A – F, with F for failed.
Re-sit exam
Guidelines for re-sit examination Regulations for examinations at the UiT Chapter IV Postponed, re-sit and extraordinary examinations etc. http://uit.no/utdanning/art?p_document_id=347799&dim=179066#Chapter IV
Practical training
Not relevant
Instruction and examination language
Language of instruction is English.
Syllabus
Included in course material at Fronter
Overlapping with other courses
BCS 332
The exam has to be written in English
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Course title Norwegian course title
High North Politics and Barents Cooperation Nordområdepolitikk og Barentssamarbeid
Course code
AE_01
Course category
The course is a part of the Bachelor of Northern studies and the One Year Northern Studies online program
Semester
Autumn
Credits (ECTS):
10 ECTS
Location
Online
Department
Department of Tourism and Northern Studies
Prerequisites
None beyond those in the admission requirements for the program, but preferably BNS core courses. An introductory course/undergraduate level. Advanced Emphasis course. 1. Foreign policy development – the High North focus and analytical perspectives 2. The Barents Development and Cooperation – the Barents Secretariat 3. The Euro-Arctic Barents Cooperation, EU and the Northern Dimension 4. Arctic Council, circumpolar politics and political coordination 5. Svalbard – conflict and/or cooperation? 6. Continental Shelf Delimitation and Sea Borders – reaching consensus? 7. Contemporary issues in the High North
Level Content
Relevance in study program
Learning outcomes
Nordområdepolitikk og Barentssamarbeid
The course is relevant for Bachelor of Northern studies and compulsory for students choosing the BNS advanced emphasis programme High North Politics, Intercultural Communication and Barentscooperation (Can be replaced by BNS 200 Northern Studies Assignment) The goal is to provide the students with analytical tools and background for analysis of the Nordic model of government as well as for Russian government. After completing the course, the candidate will: Knowledge
will be familiar with the development of the Barents cooperation
Skills
will be able to see Barents cooperation out of both Norwegian and Russian perspectives
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General competence
will be able to see Barents cooperation in an international and regional perspective
Teaching and learning methods
Online teaching by presentation of written lectures, eventually in combination with audio-studio lectures.
Quality assurance of the course
Before the end of every course, it will be arranged an evaluation of the course in collaboration with the teacher and the student
Coursework requirements
Written answers to given tasks. The assignments have to be approved by the responsible teacher before the students are allowed to do the final exam.
Examination and evaluation
Final evaluation; including several semester based tasks and one final exam. A final written home based exam. Available time: 3 days. The written tasks are evaluated as a whole, constituting one final mark. Grading: scale A – F, with F for failed.
Re-sit exam
Guidelines for re-sit examination Regulations for examinations at the UiT Chapter IV Postponed, re-sit and extraordinary examinations etc. http://uit.no/utdanning/art?p_document_id=347799&dim=179066#Chapter IV
Practical training
Not relevant
Internationalization
The course is an UArctic Advanced Emphasis course for international students
Instruction and examination language
Language of instruction is English
Syllabus
Available at Fronter.
The exam has to be written in English
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Course title Norwegian course title
Culture and Identity in the Barents Region Kultur og identitet i Barentsregionen
Course code
AE_03
Course category
The course is a part of the Bachelor of Northern studies and the One Year Northern Studies online program
Semester
Autumn
Credits (ECTS):
10 ECTS
Location
Online
Department
Department of Tourism and Northern Studies
Prerequisites
None beyond those in the admission requirements for the program, but preferably BNS core courses. An introductory course/undergraduate level. Advanced Emphasis course. Barents dialogue and Cross- Cultural Communication; 1. Indigenous Peoples in the Barents Region 2. Nature and Culture relationship 3. Politics of identity and ethnicity 4. Culture and touristic representation Cross-Border Relations in the Barents Region; 5. Historical perspectives 6. Borderland and identities in the making 7. Tourism in the Barents region Business Cooperation and cultural communication in the Barents Region; 8. Business cooperation and inter-cultural communication 9. Business cooperation and National cultures 10. Nordic and Russian business communication
Level Content
Relevance in study program
Learning outcomes
Kultur og identitet i Barentsregionen
The course is relevant for Bachelor of Northern studies and compulsory for students choosing the BNS advanced emphasis program High North Politics, Intercultural Communication and Barentscooperation (Can be replaced by BNS 200 Northern Studies Assignment) The goal is to provide the students with theoretical and practical knowledge of relevance to understanding cultural issues in the Barents Region. After completing the course, the candidate will: Knowledge
will be familiar with the central theories relevant for understanding 25
cultural issues in the Barents region Will be familiar with different cultural processes in the Barents region
Skills
will be able to use the theories to understand and analyze cultural issues in the Barents region Will be able to compare different cultural processes
General competence
Quality assurance of the course
will be aware of the importance of understanding the complexity of the cultural forms in the Barents region will be able to make critical analysis of cultural representations and forms The course will be taught online by the use of the virtual classroom program Fronter. Occasional “face to face” lecturing by the use of Lync or similar tools. Before the end of every course, it will be arranged an evaluation of the course in collaboration with the teacher and the student
Coursework requirements
Written answers to given tasks. The assignments have to be approved by the responsible teacher before the students are allowed to do the final exam.
Examination and evaluation
Map evaluation; including several semester based tasks and one final exam. A final written home based exam. Available time; 3 days. Grading: scale A – F, with F for failed.
Re-sit exam
Guidelines for re-sit examination Regulations for examinations at the UiT Chapter IV Postponed, re-sit and extraordinary examinations etc.
Teaching and learning methods
http://uit.no/utdanning/art?p_document_id=347799&dim=179066#Chapter IV Practical training
Not relevant
Internationalization
The course is an UArctic Advanced Emphasis course for international students
Instruction and examination language
Language of instruction is English.
Syllabus
Available at Fronter.
The exam has to be written in English
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Course title Norwegian course title
Nordic and Russian Government in a Comparative Perspective De nordiske og russiske politiske systemer i et komparativt perspektiv
Course code
AE_4
Course category
The course is a part of the Bachelor of Northern studies and the One Year Northern Studies online program
Semester
Autumn
Credits (ECTS):
10 ECTS
Location
Online
Department
Department of Tourism and Northern Studies
Prerequisites
None beyond those in the admission requirements for the program, but preferably BNS core courses An introductory course/undergraduate level. Advanced Emphasis course. 1. Comparative Political Analyses, Norway and Russia 2. Democracy, Foundation and Development 3. Civic Society, Parties and pressure groups in political systems 4. Legislative - executive relations. 5. Parliamentary government and Russian government formation 6. Consensual democracies – the case of Norway – the Nordic model 7. Regional and local political organization in Russia and Norway 8. Similarities and differences comparing the Nordic and the Russian model of government
Level Content
Relevance in study program
Learning outcomes
Dei nordiske og russiske politiske systema i eit komparativ perspektiv
The course is relevant for Bachelor of Northern studies and compulsory for students choosing the BNS advanced emphasis programme High North Politics, Intercultural Communication and Barentscooperation (Can be replaced by BNS 200 Northern Studies Assignment) The goal is to provide the students with analytical tools and background for analysis of the Nordic model of government as well as for Russian government. After completing the course, the candidate will: Knowledge
will be familiar with basic analytical perspectives on political analysis
Skills
will be able to understand how the Nordic consensual democracies are working
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will be able to understand the organization and functioning of Russian government
Teaching and learning methods
Online teaching by presentation of written lectures, eventually in combination with audio-studio lectures.
Quality assurance of the course
Before the end of every course, it will be arranged an evaluation of the course in collaboration with the teacher and the student
Coursework requirements
Written answers to given tasks. The assignments have to be approved by the responsible teacher before the students are allowed to do the final exam.
Examination and evaluation
Final evaluation; including several semester based tasks and one final exam. A final written home based exam. Available time: 3 days. The written tasks are evaluated as a whole, constituting one final mark. Grading: scale A – F, with F for failed.
Re-sit exam
Guidelines for re-sit examination Regulations for examinations at the UiT Chapter IV Postponed, re-sit and extraordinary examinations etc. http://uit.no/utdanning/art?p_document_id=347799&dim=179066#Chapter IV
Practical training
Not relevant
Internationalization
The course is an UArctic Advanced Emphasis course for international students
Instruction and examination language
Language of instruction is English
Syllabus
Available at Fronter.
The exam has to be written in English
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Course title Norwegian course title
North American Studies Nordamerikastudier
Course code
GLU-1405
Course category
The course is part of the English year course (60 ECTS) but is included in the BNS programme as an advanced emphasis course.
Semester
Spring
Credits (ECTS):
10 ECTS
Location
Campus Alta
Department
Department of Education, campus Alta
Prerequisites
None beyond those in the admission requirements for the program.
Level
Undergraduate level
Content
The module provides an overview of the culture, literature, politics, and history in North America. Literature and film are seen in the context of historical processes in the United States and in Canada and are discussed as mechanisms that create identity.
Relevance in study program
Learning outcomes
Nordamerikastudier
The course is relevant for Bachelor of Northern studies students and compulsory for those studying the BNS advanced emphasis programme North American studies and Intercultural communication (20 ECTS from English year course and BNS Northern Assignment, 10 ECTS). Knowledge At the end of the module the candidate is expected to:
Understand central elements of US-American and Canadian culture, society, and history. Have an overview of the periods of literary history in North America. Understand central theoretical concepts from the field of cultural studies, literary theory, and film studies and be able to use those concepts to describe cultural phenomena.
Skills At the end of the module the candidate is expected to:
Discuss and analyze texts from different genres, produced under different cultural and social conditions, using good written and oral English. 29
General competence At the end of the module the candidate is expected to:
Understand the historical development of the other Englishspeaking countries. Understand how cultural processes shape the perception of gender roles, ethnic identity, social class, and nationality. Relate personal language skills to a larger cultural context.
Teaching and learning methods
Teaching consists of lectures during the class meetings and on the Internet (available on Fronter) as well as tasks and discussions (plenary or in small groups) during the meetings or on the Internet.
Quality assurance of the course
Before the end of every course, it will be arranged an evaluation of the course in collaboration with the teacher and the student.
Coursework requirements
Students must have the following work approved by the teacher before they can take the exam: 2 written hand-ins of 4-7 pages. The content of the tasks is described in an info-leaflet, handed out during the first meeting. Students will receive one feedback per hand-in.
Examination and evaluation
The final exam consists of two parts, a 3-day take-home exam and a 6-hour written school exam, with a combined grade. The take-home exam counts 50%, and the school exam 50% of the final grade. All exam parts must be passed in order to pass the module. Permitted aids for the school exam: English-English dictionary Grading: scale A – F, with F for failed.
Re-sit exam
Guidelines for re-sit examination Regulations for examinations at the UiT Chapter IV Postponed, re-sit and extraordinary examinations etc. http://uit.no/utdanning/art?p_document_id=347799&dim=179066#Chapter IV
Practical training
Not relevant
Instruction and examination language
Language of instruction is English.
Syllabus
The reading list is available on June 1st on our website
The exam has to be answered in English
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Course title Norwegian course title
Intercultural Communication Interkulturell kommunikasjon
Course code
GLU-1401
Course category
The course is part of English one year course (60 ECTS) but in included in the BNS program as an advanced emphasis course.
Semester
Spring
Credits (ECTS):
10 ECTS
Location
Campus Alta
Department
Department of Education, campus Alta
Prerequisites
None beyond those in the admission requirements for the program.
Level
Undergraduate level
Content
Intercultural Communication is an interdisciplinary subject containing elements from linguistics (semantics, pragmatics, semiotics), anthropology, sociology, and cultural studies. The main aim is to understand linguistic and non-linguistic aspects of communication, as for example cultural values. Students will learn to use a conceptual apparatus in order to understand and act in intercultural situations, such as in the classroom, business, administration, tourism, or the health sector.
Relevance in study program
Learning outcomes
Interkulturell kommunikasjon
The course is relevant for Bachelor of Northern studies students and compulsory for students studying the BNS advanced emphasis programme North American studies and Intercultural communication (20 ECTS from English year course and BNS Northern Assignment, 10 ECTS). Knowledge At the end of the module the candidate is expected to:
Understand linguistic, anthropological, and sociological aspects of communication. Understand intercultural communicative aspects in teaching and other sectors.
Skills At the end of the module the candidate is expected to:
Be able to analyze linguistic and non-linguistic elements in communication. 31
Be able to present aspects of intercultural communication in creative form.
General competence At the end of the module the candidate is expected to:
Understand culture and values as basic elements of communication. Be able to analyze intercultural conflicts.
Teaching and learning methods
The course will be organized as a blend of online activities and physical meetings (using video link and/or traditional classroom teaching). Students will solve regular tasks in international teams using electronic communication platforms.
Quality assurance of the course
Before the end of every course, it will be arranged an evaluation of the course in collaboration with the teacher and the student.
Coursework requirements
Students need to hand in a minimum of ten assignments and ten feedback comments that have been approved by the teacher (pass/fail) in order to be admitted to the final assessment.
Examination and evaluation
Students create a portfolio containing all twelve individual and team assignments and select ten assignments for assessment. In addition, the portfolio contains ten feedback comments on the assignments of their classmates during the semester. The following criteria will be evaluated: factual correctness, analytical depth, teamwork, ability for reflection, originality, adherence to formal requirements (including timely submission), linguistic quality, and creativity. Grading scale: A – F, with F for failed.
Re-sit exam
Guidelines for re-sit examination Regulations for examinations at the UiT Chapter IV Postponed, re-sit and extraordinary examinations etc. http://uit.no/utdanning/art?p_document_id=347799&dim=179066#Chapter IV
Practical training
Not relevant
Instruction and examination language
Language of instruction is English.
Syllabus
The reading list is available on June 1st on our website.
The exam has to be answered in English
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Course title Norwegian course title
Northern Studies Assignment Nordområdestudier – prosjektoppgave
Course code
BNS200
Course category
The course is a part of the Bachelor of Northern studies and the One Year Northern Studies online program
Semester
Offered both in the spring and autumn semester
Credits (ECTS):
10 ECTS
Location
Online
Department
Department of Tourism and Northern Studies
Prerequisites
Core BNS courses
Level
Undergraduate level
Content
Relevance in study program Learning outcomes
Nordområdestudier - prosjektoppgave
The topic/theme in focus has to be approved by the study program leader and has to be relevant for the scope of the study program. Preferably, it should be empirical and draw on social science research methodology. A textbook on methods in social science research is recommended and the student will have to add relevant literature according to the chosen subject. The course is relevant for Bachelor of Northern Studies and compulsory for advanced emphasis students studying North American Studies and Intercultural communication The course objectives: Building competence on scientific research on the circumpolar north by writing an assignment /minor thesis on a subject selfchosen by the student. The assignment is optional for the BNS students as well as for the NS students. Teachers who take the Northern Studies may use the NS assignment to develop a northern subject for a pedagogical objective, focusing on the didactical challenge on teaching northern issues. Students are advised to write the assignment in the last semester of their study program. Knowledge
Will be able to specialize in specific knowledge addressing the contemporary situation in the Barents region or Circumpolar World by writing a term paper.
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the student will by this self-chosen topic get aquainted with how to systematically write an academic paper designed to explain a specific phenomena or data regarding contemporary issues in the Barents Region of Circumpolar World.
General competence will be more aware of the process of knowledge production and concurrently the complexity of the contemporary situation in the Barents region and the Circumpolar World
Teaching and learning methods
The students do not have to be present at the campus while working with the assignment, as the tutoring (a limited number) will if necessary take place by e-mail and Fronter.
Quality assurance of the course
Before the end of every course, it will be arranged an evaluation of the course in collaboration with the teacher and the student
Coursework requirements
The topic of the assignment has to be approved by the responsible teacher. The student will get individual supervision on all drafts handed in during the semester.
Examination and evaluation
The size of the work is expected to constitute about 25 pages all included, written with letters in size 12, 1,5 space and 2,5 cm margins. The exam form is written and home based. Grading: scale A – F, with F for failed.
Re-sit exam
Guidelines for re-sit examination Regulations for examinations at the UiT Chapter IV Postponed, re-sit and extraordinary examinations etc. http://uit.no/utdanning/art?p_document_id=347799&dim=179066#Chapter IV
Practical training
Not relevant
Instruction and examination language
Language of instruction is English.
Syllabus
Recommended text-book (not compulsory)
The term paper has to be answered in English
Adrian Holliday: Doing and Writing Qualitative Research, Sage, London 2005. For Norwegian speaking students: Knut Halvorsen: Å forske på samfunnet. En innføring i samfunnsvitenskapelig metode. Cappelen Akademisk Forlag. 2003.
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Course title Norwegian course title
Entrepreneurship and Innovation Entreprenørskap og innovasjon
Course code
BABOR_06
Course category
The course is a part of the Bachelor of Northern studies and the One Year Northern Studies online program
Semester
Spring
Credits (ECTS):
10 ECTS
Location
Campus Alta
Department
Department of Tourism and Northern Studies
Prerequisites
None beyond those in the admission requirements for the program
Level
An introductory course/undergraduate level
Content
Students will be provided with theoretical knowledge about innovation, entrepreneurship, and small businesses. Students will learn to cooperate practically with case companies and/or case organizations.
Entreprenørskap og innovasjon
Introduction to entrepreneurship
Contributions of entrepreneurial firms Entrepreneurship – conceptual approaches Types of Entrepreneurs / Types of Organizations
Introduction to innovation
Reasons to innovate Value-driven (service) innovation Implementation of innovation
The entrepreneurial process and innovation
Exploration and Exploitation of opportunities Entrepreneurship as firm Behavior Basics on Business Models and The logic of effectuation
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International and cross border entrepreneurship Relevance in study program Learning outcomes
Aspects of cross border entrepreneurship in the Barents region; Internationalization strategies and Impact of cultures
The course is relevant for Bachelor of Northern Studies students and compulsory for students choosing the advanced emphasis programme Arctic Innovation and Entrepreneurship (30 ECTS) After completing the course, the candidate: Knowledge
will be familiar with central approaches and theories to understanding innovation as a core concept of entrepreneurship in general and cross border entrepreneurship in particular
Skills
In will be able to apply theoretical concepts to understand and analyze processes of innovation and entrepreneurship in practice; will be able to self-assess his or her practical case study efforts
General competence
Teaching and learning methods
will appreciate the importance of innovation and entrepreneurship and can conduct teamwork based case work
The lectures are organized in blocks. For a week-long workshop, teaching could take place in other countries (Russia, Finland) Methods are lectures, team work, paper writing, presentations, idea creation and communication with representatives of case organizations
Quality assurance of the course Coursework requirements
Examination and evaluation
Before the end of every course, it will be arranged an evaluation of the course in collaboration with the teacher and the student
Project and team work participation, i.e. attendance is compulsory (at least 80 % of class). Work Paper
Project work-based written papers Written Case work evaluations Final Term paper 36
Grading: scale A – F, with F for failed. Re-sit exam
Guidelines for re-sit examination Regulations for examinations at the UiT Chapter IV Postponed, re-sit and extraordinary examinations etc. http://uit.no/utdanning/art?p_document_id=347799&dim=179066#Chapter IV
Practical training
Open innovation training in cooperation with case companies/organizations (online and on campus workshop)
Internationalization
Cooperation with international teams of students and with Norwegian and foreign case companies
Instruction and examination language
Language of instruction is English
Syllabus
Article collection among others compiled from:
The project papers, written case work evaluations and term papers have to be answered in English
Westhead et al. 2011. Entrepreneurship: perspectives and cases Sarasvathy 2008. Effectuation – Elements of Entrepreneurial Practice Govindarajan and Trimble 2010. The other side of innovation Furseth and Cuthbertson 2013. Value creation through service innovation
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Course title Norwegian course title
Enterprise Innovation Practice Enterprise innovasjon i praksis
Course code
ENTERPRISE
Course category
The course is a part of the Bachelor of Northern studies and the One Year Northern Studies online program
Semester
Enterprise innovasjon i praksis
Autumn
Credits (ECTS):
10 ECTS
Location
Campus Alta
Department
Department of Tourism and Northern Studies
Prerequisites and target groups
Qualified for university studies Bachelor students 2nd and 3rd year / Russian diploma 2nd and 3rd year. Students are required to deliver a letter of motivation and to fill in a priorto-project questionnaire
Level
An introductory course/undergraduate level.
Content
Core of this learning-by-developing course is practical innovation work cooperating with a real-life case (SME, public organization etc.) Case representatives present a problem or need which has to be solved by teams of students. Students are provided with theoretical topics and methodological tools which directly support their practical work. (International) student teams will learn to compete for best ideas, but also to cooperate with each other as possible stakeholders. Teams have to detect potential (business) partners for the firm / organization and do other practical efforts in order to develop their idea to a sustainable solution for the firm / organization: a competitive advantage, entering a new market, designing of new products, services etc. 1) Theory basics on Entrepreneurial Behavior, Networking, Business modelling and planning, Lean Start-up 2) Methodological tools Models of analysis and planning such as SWOT, Business Model Canvas; Work journal writing
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Relevance in study program Learning outcomes
The course is relevant for Bachelor of Northern studies and compulsory for students choosing the BNS advanced emphasis programme Arctic Innovation and Entrepreneurship (30 ECTS) Knowledge By the end of the course, students will know basics about:
Selected methods of creating ideas Detecting business relevant value of ideas Key principles and elements of entrepreneurial behavior Distinctive entrepreneurial practices of SME
Skills By the end of the course, students are expected to have:
Communication / team-work skills Ability to establish and use networks Project and time management Information gathering and proceeding skills Decision skills and familiarity with risk assessment and strategic thinking Both individually and as part of a group, students will be able to communicate problem solutions in a concise way
General competence Over the course, the following main competencies will be trained:
Teaching and learning methods
Recognizing and developing innovation / business opportunities; Relationship competencies in person-to-person or individual-togroup-based, partly cross-cultural, interactions; Conceptual competencies, reflected in entrepreneurial behaviors; Organizing competencies Strategic competencies, i.e. setting, evaluating and implementing the strategies of the team / firm; Commitment competencies, i.e. capability to move ahead with a project; Self-reflection and selfassessment
Learning by developing:
Team work and cross-border communication with firms and competing student groups The course is based on team work, guided by a teacher who acts as coach / mentor
Stage 1 – Developing business idea
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Introduction into the case by case representatives Introductory lectures / seminars on theories and methods Exemplary video lectures, Video conferences with firm representatives and competing groups Group work, -discussions, brainstorming Use of Open learning environments and Social media
Stage 2 – one-week Workshop and contest of ideas Quality assurance of the course Coursework requirements
Before the end of every course, it will be arranged an evaluation of the course in collaboration with the teacher and the student
Examination and evaluation
Meeting firm representatives; Refreshment, improvement and presentation of the Idea, and final individual and team evaluation
The study is teamwork-based, i.e. attendance is mandatory Individual Work journal written over the entire project period/ reflective diary Individual notes to be included into group report Obligatory group report; Obligatory group presentation The project report shall present resources and actions to solve the task assigned by the case firm/organization
Stage 1: Individual work journal 2-3 individually written assignments Stage 2: Business opportunity team report: Presentation of business idea and tentative action plan for implementation Peer evaluation. You will be evaluated by each of your teammates for your participation. Evaluation of individual Work Journal, oral group presentation of a business idea / opportunity and Business opportunity team report Evaluation of the final result will consist of two parts: 1. Approved project report written prior attendance at the “Workshop week” 2. Refined project report and final presentation at the International workshop week 3. Individual course evaluation after completed Business Innovation Workshop Grading: A-F. A is best; E is lowest mark for pass. F is Fail.
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Re-sit exam
Guidelines for re-sit examination Regulations for examinations at the UiT Chapter IV Postponed, re-sit and extraordinary examinations etc. http://uit.no/utdanning/art?p_document_id=347799&dim=179066#Chapter IV
Practical training Internationalization
Real life innovation work, partly on line communication
Instruction and examination language Syllabus
Involved student groups from RUS, FIN, NOR Cooperation with foreign student groups Personal networking across borders
Language of instruction is English. The examination language is English
Sarasvathy et al. on http://www.effectuation.org/learn/effectuation-101 Business Model Canvas, SWOT Hand-outs: Guidelines Work Journal; Student team project activities
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Course title Norwegian course title
Project Management Prosjektledelse
Course code
Inmanagement
Course category
The course is a part of the Bachelor of Northern studies and the One Year Northern Studies online program.
Semester
Autumn
Credits (ECTS):
10 ECTS
Location
Campus Alta
Department
Department of Tourism and Northern Studies
Prerequisites
None beyond those in the admission requirements for the program
Level
An introductory course/undergraduate level. Advanced Emphasis course.
Content
Relevance in study program Learning outcomes
Prosjektleiing
The course has a goal-oriented perspective, but other perspectives will also be presented. We introduce some vital terms in the terminology of projects, which are related to some important stages in the life cycle of the project; the initiation, teambuilding, planning, organizing, controlling and learning. The role of the project manager will be seen in the light of being the main responsible person in a project. We also use one lecture focusing on an important issue when planning a project in the public sector; the costbenefit analysis. The course is relevant for Bachelor of Northern studies and compulsory for students choosing the BNS advanced emphasis programme Arctic Innovation and Entrepreneurship (30 ECTS) The aim of this course is to give an overview of Project Management and the project concept in a goal-oriented perspective. After completing the course, the candidate will: Knowledge
Know some vital terms in the terminology of projects which are related to some important stages in the life cycle of the project; the initiation, teambuilding, planning, organizing, controlling and learning.
Skills
Be able to use the knowledge introduced in the course in real projects.
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General competence
Teaching and learning methods
Have the necessary confidence in project management to be a project manager. Mainly teacher presentations and group discussions.
Quality assurance of the course
Before the end of every course, it will be arranged an evaluation of the course in collaboration with the teacher and the student
Coursework requirements
Obligatory group/individual term paper and oral presentation related to a project case. The paper has to be approved before the students can present themselves for the final exam.
Examination and evaluation
Individual written 4 hours exam Grading: scale A – F, with F for failed.
Re-sit exam
Guidelines for re-sit examination Regulations for examinations at the UiT Chapter IV Postponed, re-sit and extraordinary examinations etc. http://uit.no/utdanning/art?p_document_id=347799&dim=179066#Chapter IV
Practical training
Not relevant
Internationalization
The course is an UArctic Advanced Emphasis course for international students
Instruction and examination language
Language of instruction is English.
Syllabus
Andersen, Erling S., Grude, Kristoffer V., Haug, Tor: Goal Directed Project Management. Kogan Page UK/US, 2009. ISBN 978-0-7494-5334-3.
The exam has to be written in English
Compendium of articles.
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Module
Regional Economies and Innovation
Norwegian course title
Regionale økonomier og innovasjon
ECTS Credits Code
10 CP02_06
Regionale økonomiar og innovasjon
Semester Spring General information None Lecturer Learning Outcome Knowledge about the study of economic activity in places and across spaces (economic geography) Knowledge Basic Economic Geography Skills How conduct knowledge-based development of regional and local General Competence economies Understanding the dynamics of evolutionary and institutional economy, and knowledge of some strategies for enhancing business environment and regional competitiveness Prerequisites Basic courses in business administration or from The Bachelor of Circumpolar Studies Purpose Increase students' knowledge of how to create economic growth in modern resource peripheries Contents Part 1 Foundation Part 2 Key actors and processes Part 3 Contemporary issues in economic geography Teaching Language English Design The Course Plan is organized in three main subjects. Teaching Methods The Lectures will take character of seminars. The Students are expected to work with concrete exercises, using Internet and ClassFronter as electronic information and learning tools. Formative evaluation During the course the Students will write an essay which may not exceed 12 pages (12 pct, l.dist. 1.5). The title are to be approved by the Lecturer Summative Summative evaluation integrates (70/30) the mark from a written exam at evaluation the end of the course, and the mark from the evaluation of the Essay Marks A-F. A is the best mark, and E is the lowest mark for pass. F is failure. Literature Mackinnon and Cumbers. 2011. Introduction to Economic Geography. Globalization, Uneven Development and Place. Prentice Hall Distributed literature: Regional Economics and Innovation (2014)
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Course title Norwegian course title Course code Course category Semester Credits (ECTS): Location Department Prerequisites Level Content
Relevance in study program Learning outcomes
Natural Resources Based Business and Industries Naturressursbaserte næringer og industrier Naturressursbaserte næringar og industriar RF20_06 The course is a part of the Bachelor of Northern studies and the One Year Northern Studies online program Spring 10 ECTS Campus Alta Department of Business and Economics None beyond those in the admission requirements for the program, but preferably BNS core courses. Undergraduate level Relevant social science theory (and evidence)on natural resource management is presented from several disciplines; economics, sociology, game theory and political science. Each business sector (fisheries, fish processors, tourism, ) are presented over the same model: • The state and characteristics of the respective resource being utilized. • The state and characteristics of the respective sectors. Trend analysis and development prospects. • The state and development of the management regime governing the resource exploitation. Conflict areas and debate.
The course is relevant for bachelor of Northern studies students and compulsory for BNS students choosing the advanced emphasis programme Management of Local and Regional Development (30 ECTS) The course objectives: The course gives an overview of natural resource based businesses and industries in the Barents region and present the analytical tools developed by social sciences in the field of natural resource management issues. Knowledge Upon completing the course the candidate will have knowledge about:
Natural resource businesses in the north, history and expected future developments International organizations involved in resource management Basic knowledge of natural resource management theory and practices
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Skills Upon completing the course the candidate shall:
Be able to analyze a resource management problem using the theoretical tools presented in the course Be able to understand academic analyses of natural resource businesses on both a local and a global scale
General competence Upon completing the course the candidate shall: Have established a sufficient theoretical basis for further reading of academic literature in the field Teaching and learning methods Quality assurance of the course Coursework requirements
Examination and evaluation Re-sit exam
Practical training Instruction and examination language Syllabus
Lectures, colloquium, excursions and tutoring on writing term paper. Before the end of every course, it will be arranged an evaluation of the course in collaboration with the teacher and the student. Teaching trough lectures, colloquium and tutoring on writing the term paper. A term paper should be written individually or in organized groups (23 students). Oral examination based 60% on the curriculum, the lectures and the excursion and 40% on the term paper. Participation in the excursion. A term paper and a final oral examination. Grading: scale A – F, with F for failed. Guidelines for re-sit examination Regulations for examinations at the UiT Chapter IV Postponed, re-sit and extraordinary examinations etc. http://uit.no/utdanning/art?p_document_id=347799&dim=179066#Chapter IV Not relevant Language of instruction is English. The oral examination will be in English. Available at the start of the semester.
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Course title Norwegian course title
Community Governance and Development Kommunal styring og utvikling
Course code
CP01_06
Course category
The course is a part of the Bachelor of Northern studies and the One Year Northern Studies online program
Semester
Spring
Credits (ECTS):
10 ECTS
Location
Campus Alta and online Syktvykar
Department
Department of Tourism and Northern Studies
Prerequisites
None beyond those in the admission requirements for the program, but basic knowledge in political and/or organization theory, and preferably some practical experience from participating in social or economic development projects.
Level
Undergraduate level
Content
This course is mainly about how communities in the North or the Circumpolar Area can develop as a whole, politically, socially and economically, in ways that serve their needs and are appropriate to their environment, culture and their own expectations. Emphasis will be both on the on conceptual and definitional elements of core ideas in the course and empirical findings of the students through participation in the project local and regional development workshops. The methodology used is based on a comparative case study approach, in which the global, central-local dimension of community development is fundamental. We will have a special focus on indigenous peoples and communities of the north.
Kommunal styring og utvikling
Module 1: Global and local dimensions of community development. Within the process of globalization, the ambiguous consequences of radical modernity might be more apparent in the Northern regions of Canada, Russia, USA and the Nordic countries, than anywhere else in the World. The circumpolar region is an extremely modernized periphery, no matter the strong dependency upon natural resources. How do and can local communities in the region organize themselves politically and socially to take advantage of what we often find to be a privileged natural resource situation and from that develop long-term sustainable coping strategies and processes in a more and more globalized world? We will give special attention to small, peripheral communities in the North, included 47
indigenous communities. Module 2: Inclusive Democracy and Empowerment. Recent research in the field of local and regional development has come up with concepts like civil society organizations, social capital, empowerment, embeddedness, networking, partnership, local knowledge and not to forget the importance of broad, open and participative political decision processes in their attempt to identify and explain successful community development projects and processes. Module 3: From Government to Governance in steering of local and regional development processes. When it comes to management or steering of local or regional development processes the same researchers have identified an important political success factor, namely a change from a “government” to “governance” type of processes, in other words, what Friedman (1992) describes as “inclusive democracy” in “Empowerment: The Politics of Alternative Development”. Module 4: Community Development – in a regional circumpolar context. In this module different models and methods used in community development in the Circumpolar area will be presented and discussed in relation to local and global challenges. Communities all over the Circumpolar North are facing very much the same type of social, political and economic challenges. The smallest communities do not always have the human, organizational and economic resources necessary to initiate broad community development processes. It is therefore useful to have a regional perspective on community development, including regional development agencies, both private and public, and inter-community/municipal cooperation. The main focus will be on planning, execution and evaluation of local and/or regional development programs and workshops. Key words: regional partnership organizations, governance networks, and innovation or development systems. Module 5: Social and economic development through cross-border and international cooperation. We started with a global perspective on local and regional development in remote, rural areas of the Circumpolar North – from the global to the local level. The last module of the course will connect the development challenges northern communities are facing, and the search for realistic and effective coping strategies to the global level, or better, international relations and cooperation. Strong ties and use of external, regional, national and international, development networks is one of the main success criterions for small, remote rural communities all over the world.
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This year’s Evaluation and Learning Workshop (excursion) will ask and deal with question of how cross-border cooperation can contribute to both social and economic development in a small Finnish and Norwegian municipality in the Northern Periphery. Relevance in study program Learning outcomes
The course is relevant for Bachelor of Northern studies students and compulsory for students studying BNS advanced Emphasis programme Management of Local and Regional Development (30 ECTS) The course objectives: The aim of this course is to give the students theoretical and practical knowledge about the global challenges communities in the Circumpolar North are facing and how they are coping with them. Models and methods used in community governance and community development, both on a local and regional level, will be presented and discussed in relation to democracy, management and development theory and a selection of empirical cases from Northern Canada and the Euro-Arctic (Barents) region, with emphasis on Northern Norway and Russia. The student will become familiar with different local and regional development models and coping strategies in use, that will be identified and analyzed through the course, especially in relation to concrete development projects and processes with a combination of ‘top-down’ and ‘bottom-up’ strategies, involving joint efforts of local authorities, representatives of business and civil society, and different kinds of governance, partnership and network models. The integration of theory and experience based knowledge and competence that we are trying to achieve through the course has showed to be of great value not only for the individual and collective learning process in the course, but also for successful problem solving in local and regional development projects and processes. -
Knowledge Basic knowledge and competence (skills) about a selection of models, methods and techniques often used in local and regional development projects and processes, and their theoretical platforms, and
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Skills Ability to extend these core models through exposure to research and development work, in order to update knowledge and find practical solutions to challenges or problems rural communities and regions of the Circumpolar North are facing, and
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General competence Capacity to generalize and use these theories, models, methods and techniques in knowledge, competence and capacity building in closely related social science disciplines and thematic fields of work, such as economics, environmental and indigenous studies and issues
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Teaching and learning methods
Active self-studies among the students, literature search, also using different net-based tools, paper presentations and discussions, mainly at seminars, group work based on empirical cases, student involvement in the planning, execution and evaluation of local and/or regional workshops.
Quality assurance of the course
Before the end of every course, it will be arranged an evaluation of the course in collaboration with the teacher and the student.
Coursework requirements
Obligatory group/individual term paper task. The paper has to be approved before the students can present themselves for the final exam.
Examination and evaluation
Individual written 5 hours exam. Grading: scale A – F, with F for failed. Lectures will be combined with seminars and one excursion to a local community or municipality in the region, and/or other development and research institutions in the region. Destination and duration will be published at the start of the semester. In planning and organization of local and/or regional development workshops students will be assigned analytical and practical tasks in relation to the main objectives of the workshops and the modules of the course. This work shall preferably be done through teacher organized student groups. The students group semester paper can, if the students choose so, be written based on their experience with the community workshop they participate in. Here they are expected to use and synthesize the different theoretical and practical components of the three courses in the study program Management of Local and Regional Development.
Re-sit exam
Guidelines for re-sit examination Regulations for examinations at the UiT Chapter IV Postponed, re-sit and extraordinary examinations etc. http://uit.no/utdanning/art?p_document_id=347799&dim=179066#Chapter IV
Practical training
Not relevant
Instruction and examination language
Language of instruction is English.
Syllabus
Most of the course readings will be included in two compendiums that will be available for purchase at the campus print shop before the course start in March. At the first lecture the students will be informed about where to find the rest of the literature on the obligatory reading list.
The exam has to be answered in English
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