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Bachelor in International Relations

BACHELOR OF INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS ECTS Credits

180

Study level

Bachelor

Faculty

Start semester

Autumn 2017

Campus

Teaching language

Norwegian

Application deadline

Faculty of Social Sciences

JOB OPPORTUNITIES Knowledge of internationalization is increasingly more sought after in the labor market, and you will have many job opportunities both nationally and internationally after studying international relations. International expertise... makes you attractive in public administration and in the private sector, non-governmental international organizations, and the media. Those who choose to continue studying for a master's degree usually increases their opportunities to get a relevant job after graduating. FURTHER EDUCATION The programme qualifies graduates to apply for admission to various master's degrees in International Relations or Political Sciences at Norwegian universities. For example, Master in Social Sciences with a major in Political Sci...ence at Nord University. ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Higher Education Entrance Qualification (for Master programmes also completed Bachelor´s degree equivalent to a Norwegian Bachelor´s degree) Language requirement If relevant: Specialisation defined by the program

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Programme overview 1ST STUDY YEAR

OVERVIEW

Autumn 2017

Mandatory courses 170 ECTS Credits

Study foundation semester - Individual, Society and Science EX150S

30 SP

Bacherlor Thesis 10 ECTS Credits Spring 2018 Globalisation and International political economi IN107S

10 SP

International developement and aid policy IN108S

10 SP

Norwegian political institutions PO111S

10 SP

2ND STUDY YEAR Autumn 2018 International conflicts an terrorism IN120S

20 SP

Spring 2019 Political Theory PO112S

10 SP

Security Politics PO216S

10 SP

Modern World History (after 1750) HI123S

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10 SP

3RD STUDY YEAR Autumn 2019 Comparative politics PO114S

10 SP

Society, Climate Change and the Environment: Global and local challenges SO216S

10 SP

Spring 2020 Welfare, equity and citizenship in a changing Europe SO215S

10 SP

Introduction to qualitative and quantitative methods in social sciences ME118S

10 SP

Bachelor Thesis IN200S

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10 SP

Study plan JOB OPPORTUNITIES Knowledge of internationalization is increasingly more sought after in the labor market, and you will have many job opportunities both nationally and internationally after studying international relations. International expertise makes you attractive in public administration and in the private sector, non-governmental international organizations, and the media. Those who choose to continue studying for a master's degree usually increases their opportunities to get a relevant job after graduating.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Higher Education Entrance Qualification (for Master programmes also completed Bachelor´s degree equivalent to a Norwegian Bachelor´s degree) Language requirement If relevant: Specialisation defined by the program

SPECIFIC ARRANGEMENTS FOR RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING If an applicant does not fullfit the requirements for the Higher Education Entrance Qualification but has experience-based competence relevant to the field of study, they may apply for recognition of this competence in order to fullfill the admission requirements. Read General Arrangements for Recognition of prior learning for more detailed information.

PROGRAMME EVALUATION The study programme is evaluated annually by students using course evaluation studies and by the programme director. The evaluations are included in the university¿s quality assurance system.

ASSESSMENT METHODS Individual written school exams, home exams and assignments (Paper)

EXAMINATION REGULATIONS, ASSESSMENT AND GRADING The Norwegian system for grading and assessment using the letter grades A - F, in which A denotes the best/highest grade and F denotes "not passed". Work can also be assessed as "passed", "not passed", "approved" and "not approved".Refer to applicable legislation, rules and regulations

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS AND REGULATIONS Refer to applicable legislation, regulations and related guidelines in addition to the National Curriculum Framework for Primary and Elementary School Education grades 1-7, and grades 5-7 where relevant.

COSTS No special costs except semester registration fee and syllabus literature.

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS Final graduation examinations for the study programme is the bachelor thesis.

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PROGRAMME DESCRIPTION The Bachelor's degree program in international relations is a social science bachelor's degree. The program includes a combination of political science, sociological and historical topics. This provides solid insight into various international, regional and national issues related to, for example, state and nation building, public policy and administration, political theory, national and international conflicts, security policy, globalization and international economic policies, as well as welfare and environmental issues. This distinctive profile differs significantly from similar studies. The program has a strong social science academic profile, covering diverse topics within several disciplines. This will strengthen the candidates' expertise in the field of international relations. The students will also acquire this expertise through the different tasks they are given, and through both weekly lectures and seminars, as well as other student-related articles found on the learning managment system Fronter. Students will write a bachelor thesis in the last semester. Examination will vary with school examinations in some subjects, while home exam on others.

LEARNING OUTCOMES Knowledge: Have knowledge of national and international political systems' structure and function, and processes in how these change. A basic understanding of and knowledge about international affairs within the described topics that the bachelor degree discusses. Could demonstrate empirical and theoretical knowledge of relations between states in the international arena Skills: Have skills in analysis of political processes and issues in the international arena . Have skills in obtaining, organizing, developing and presenting research-based knowledge Be able to use different theoretical perspectives in international politics discipline within the various topics. Discuss the different implications of foreign policy decisions Be able to explain how power appears in international politics and discuss reasons for wars and conflicts. Be able to compare political development in different countries General competence: Expertise in international relations with an emphasis on political science Have a basic understanding of political systems' way of functioning nationally and internationally. Have basic skills in globalization processes and phenomena such as international terrorism, development and aid knowledge, security and global environmental issues.

STUDY ABROAD The bachelor`s program provides the opportunity for studying abroad, up to two semesters. The faculty has a cooperation agreement with several foreign universities, and we can assist with establishing contact and scheduling of the studies. We can recommend the following partner institutions:

University of British Columbia (Canada) University of Alaska Fairbanks (USA) Memorial University (Canada)

The Faculty are constantly striving to find several partner institutions, both in Scandinavia and elsewhere in Europe.

Nord University has in addition agreements with other Universities. Apply for exchange abroad In order to go on exchange, through the Faculty of Social Sciences and the University of Nordland, students will need to have passed a minimum of 60 ECTS with a weighted average grade C.

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Subject descriptions (13) Study foundation semester - Individual, Society and Science EX150S The goal for this semester course is twofold: 1. The course enables students to be better able to study and get involved in studies. It also lays the foundation for the expertise and skills students should have as students and in relation to their future work. It emphasizes in particular: Communication and reflection skills as well as writing and presentation skills 2. The course provides a basic introduction to philosophy and the history of science, and to central research themes and teaching at the faculty. Currently, this includes the following topics: a) Democracy, power and participation b) Norwegian society: welfare state and working life c) Ethics d) Theories of knowledge and science No costs except semester registration fee and course literature.

STUDY FOUNDATION SEMESTER - INDIVIDUAL, SOCIETY AND SCIENCE EX150S ECTS Credits

30

Year of study

1st study year

Level

Undergraduate degrees

Course location

Bodø

Faculty

Faculty of Social Sciences

Teaching language

Norwegian

Course type

Start semester

Compulsory for all bachelor programmes at the Faculty of Social Sciences except for the Bachelor of Circumpolar Studies. The course includes the courses Ex.phil and Ex.fac.

Application deadline

Autumn 2017

COURSE EVALUATION Annual evaluations which are included in the university's quality assurance system

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LEARNING OUTCOMES Knowledge: On successful completion of the course the candidate should: have broad knowledge of science traditions and their standing in society have basic knowledge of the role of science in social development understand the ethical challenges in research and knowledge-based practice be able to identify the positions, arguments and structures of different text types have a basic understanding of themselves at a personal level in communication and in relationships with others Skills: On successful completion of the course the candidate should: be able to take professional stands in debates be able to structure course material and present this in written work or oral form be able to work both independently and in groups master the relevant professional tools and techniques be able to think critically about ethical issues, both personal and student and community issues be able to reflect on own values and humanity General competence: On successful completion of the course the candidate should: be able to think critically about scientific knowledge production be generally oriented in social analysis, ethics and science be able to pass on important subjects, such as theories, issues and solutions in written, oral, and through other appropriate forms of expression have insight into the characteristics of science texts and how such texts can affect society be able to contribute to their own and others' professional development in an independent and thoughtful manner

PREREQUISITIES Students must be prepared to read some litterature in Norwegian and some in English

MODE OF DELIVERY Face-to-face.

TEACHING ACTIVITIES AND METHODS Teaching methods and learning activities consist of a mixture of lectures, student activity, seminars and group work. Selected parts of the curriculum will be discussed in lectures and students are responsible for reviewing the whole curriculum. Students are expected to influence the content of discussions and workshops by contributing with their own suggestions and comments. The following parts of the teaching are mandatory a) Introduction b) Tuesday seminars c) Academic text

RECOMMENDED OR REQUIRED READING

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Globalisation and International political economi IN107S Globalization and international relations is a topic that provides insight into theorethical, analythical and empirical conditions in the international arena with particular emphasis on globalization. The course discusses and evaluate various aspects of globalization processes, international institutions structure and function, as well as various topics within the study of international political xxxxx.politics / relations, such as global crises. The course also looks at what characterises the interaction between states and between organizations and states at the international arena. Questions that will be discussed include: What is globalization and the various forms of globalizations. What promotes globalization, and what prevents globalization. What are the consequences of globalization for governments, organizations and people? The course has lectures every week througout the semester No costs except semester registration fee and course literature.

GLOBALISATION AND INTERNATIONAL POLITICAL ECONOMI IN107S ECTS Credits

10

Year of study

1st study year

Level

Undergraduate degrees

Course location

Bodø

Faculty

Faculty of Social Sciences

Teaching language

Norwegian

Course type

Start semester

Compulsory course for Bacheor in International Relations and the one-year programme International Relations, one year. Elective course for other students.

Application deadline

Spring 2018

COURSE EVALUATION Annual evaluations which are included in the university's quality assurance system

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ELISABETH PETTERSEN Course coordinator Førstelektor Phone: +47 75 51 73 40 E-mail: [email protected]

LEARNING OUTCOMES Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to: Knowledge: Theoretical and empirical knowledge about the topic of globalization and globalization processes Knowledge about the role of international organizations and behaviour in the international arena Knowledge about NATO, EU and intergovernmental cooperation in general Knowledge about theoretical framework in understanding different kinds of globalization and how globalization processes work. Knowledge of global economic crises, how it manifests itself and what might explain crises Skills Be able to discuss and analyse empirical issues in the light of theoretical perspectives, models and concepts Be able to discuss the various issues and dilemmas caused by globalization Be able to see different reasons why crises arise and to understand the dilemmas arising in the light of these General Have expertise in discussing various globalization issues in the light of different social science theories, perspectives and concepts.

PREREQUISITIES Admission occurs based on general study competence (university entrance) or work competence (prior learning) according to current Norwegian regulations.

MODE OF DELIVERY The course has lectures every week througout the semester

TEACHING ACTIVITIES AND METHODS The course has lectures every week througout the semester

RECOMMENDED OR REQUIRED READING Books: Claes D. H., Hveem H. og B. S. Tranøy (2012) Global økonomi, krise og politisk styring. Oslo: Universitetsforlaget.

Baylis, J. S, Smith & P, Owens (2014) The Globalization of World Politics. An Introduction to International relation. 6th edition. Oxford University Press. Hele boken er pensum (600 sider).

Østerud, Ø. (2014) Statsvitenskap - Innføring i politisk analyse. Oslo: Universitetsforlaget. Kap. 16, 20-28. (103 sider)

Compedium:

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International developement and aid policy IN108S In this course we will provide students with theoretical, analytical and empirical knowledge about global challenges such as political and economic development, dilemmas with aid and aid programs, power and wealth in different parts of the world. The course also includes an introduction to theories and perspectives with emphasis on the field of international politics and the relations between states on the international arena. The course addresses theories and perspectives within globalization and development, and challenges in relation to democracy, economic and political changes and the environment. Examples from i.e. The Middle Est, Africa and Asia. No costs except semester registration fee and course literature.

I N T E R N A T I O N A L D E V E L O P E M E N T A N D A I D P O L I C Y IN108S ECTS Credits

10

Year of study

1st study year

Level

Undergraduate degrees

Course location

Bodø

Faculty

Course type

Compulsory for student at Bachelor in International Relations and OneYear-Program in International Relations, elective for other students

Faculty of Social Sciences

Start semester

Teaching language Application deadline

ELISABETH PETTERSEN Course coordinator Førstelektor Phone: +47 75 51 73 40 E-mail: [email protected]

Spring 2018

COURSE EVALUATION Annual evaluations which are included in the university\'s quality assurance system

LEARNING OUTCOMES Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to: Knowledge Understand the theoretical and empirical topics in theories of development and development processes, such as Norwegian aid policy. Understand different global issues and demonstrate how this may affect the national level, regional level and the international arena. Skills Gain theoretical skills that enable them to discuss empirical issues within a scientific theoretical framework. Demonstrate knowledge of African development challenges, conflicts in the Middle East, climate change and international cooperation in general terms. General competence Demonstrate knowledge in various theoretical and empirical issues in the light of concepts, theories and perspectives in the field of international studies. General knowledge of global challenges.

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MODE OF DELIVERY Face-to-face

TEACHING ACTIVITIES AND METHODS Lectures, assignments, and other student related articles can also be found in Fronter.

RECOMMENDED OR REQUIRED READING Books: Eriksen, T, L & K, B, Feldberg (red) (2013 eller nyeste utgave): Utvikling. En innføring i utviklingsstudier. Cappelen Damm Akademisk. Oslo. ISBN: 978-82-7634-962-7. Hele boken er pensum (312s). Tverdt, T (2009): Utviklingshjelp, utenrikspolitikk og makt. Den norske modellen. 2. utgave (eller nyeste utgave). Gyldendal Akademisk. ISBN: 9 788205 391994. Kap 1, 2 , 3, 4, 5, og etterord er pensum (200s). Muriaas, R, L (2011 eller nyeste utgave): Afrikanske utfordringer. En innføring i Afrikansk politikk. Høyskoleforlaget. ISBN: 978-82-7634-802-6. Hele boken er pensum (110 s). Payne, R (2013 eller nyeste utgave): Global Issues. Pearson. ISBN 13:978-0-205- 854559-2. Hele boken er pensum. (300s).

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Norwegian political institutions PO111S The course presents the basic concepts in the study of public policy, also providing a basic introduction to Norwegian political and administrative management. The structure of political and administrative management at national, regional and local level is described. This course covers the key elements of management systems, such as politics, democracy, parliamentary system, elections and channels of influence, the relationship between politics and administration, and reforms in the public sector. Concepts and descriptions of the political management systems provide the basis for several of the other courses in the bachelor degree programs in political science and organizational studies. No costs except semester registration fee and syllabus literature.

N O R W E G I A N P O L I T I C A L I N S T I T U T I O N S PO111S ECTS Credits

10

Year of study

1st study year

Level

Undergraduate degrees

Course location

Bodø

Faculty

Course type

Compulsory for Bachelor in International Relations. For students on other programmes, the course is elective.

Faculty of Social Sciences

Start semester

Teaching language Application deadline

Spring 2018

COURSE EVALUATION Annual evaluations which are included in the university´s quality assurance system.

LEARNING OUTCOMES Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to: Knowledge Demonstrate knowledge of the political and administrative government at national, regional and local levels Skills Explain the basic concepts in the study of public policy and administration General competence Apply scientific knowledge in the discussion of the political management systems in Norway

MODE OF DELIVERY Face-to-face.

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JILL BETH OTTERLEI Course coordinator Førsteamanuensis Phone: +47 75 51 73 46 E-mail: [email protected]

TEACHING ACTIVITIES AND METHODS Lectures and seminars. A six hour written individual examination using the regular Norwegian grading system (A-F).

RECOMMENDED OR REQUIRED READING Books: Baldersheim, Harald og Rose, Lawrence E. (red.): Det kommunale laboratorium. Teoretiske perspektiver på lokal politikk og organisering. Fagbokforlaget, siste utgave. Hele boka er pensum. Hanssen, Gro Sandkjær, Marit Kristine Helgesen og Signy Irene Vabo: Politikk og demokrati. En innføring i stats- og kommunalkunnskap. Gyldendal, siste utgave. Hele boka er pensum. Østerud, Ø. (2014) Statsvitenskap - Innføring i politisk analyse. Oslo: Universitetsforlaget, siste utgave. Kap. 1-10 + kap. 18 og 19 Compendium:

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International conflicts an terrorism IN120S This course provides students with theoretical and empirical knowledge in the discipline of international politics with an emphasis on international conflicts and terrorism. We look closer at the international system's character, historical basis for wars and conflicts, as well as various problems and dilemmas that arise in light of conflicts and conflict prevention. The course includes an introduction to what terrorism is, and we look at the dilemmas that arise in light of efforts to combat terrorism. The course introduces basic theoretical perspectives within international politics and looks at what is fundamental aspects of relations between states in the international arena. Then we look at causes for conflict and conflict analysis based on different sources of conflict, such as for example, religion, region, class and ethnicity. This leads us further to terrorism. Here we look at the problem definition, reasons why terrorism occurs and what encourages and discourages terrorism. No costs except semester registration fee and course literature.

I N T E R N A T I O N A L C O N F L I C T S A N T E R R O R I S M IN120S ECTS Credits

20

Year of study

2nd study year

Level

Undergraduate degrees

Course location

Bodø

Faculty

Faculty of Social Sciences

Course type

Start semester

Compulsory course for Bachelor in International Relations and the One-year-program International Relations. Elective course for other students

Teaching language Application deadline

Autumn 2018

COURSE EVALUATION Annual evaluations which are included in the university's quality assurance system

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LEARNING OUTCOMES Upon successful completion of this course, the student should be able to: Knowledge Get in-depth knowledge of theoretical and empirical analyzes of various factors on the international arena with special emphasis at conflicts and terrorism Be able to discuss the reasons why conflicts arise and the background og terrorism and terrorist acts Be able to discuss various dilemmas that arise in light of counter terrorism Skills Skills that enable them to discuss empirical issues based on various theoretical approaches with terminology from this topic Skills within processes and structures that are central in the international area. General competence Demonstrate basic empirical and theoretical understanding of theories within international cooperation, conflicts and terrorism.

PREREQUISITIES Admission occurs based on general study competence (university entrance) or work competence (prior learning) according to current Norwegian regulations.

MODE OF DELIVERY Two sessions in the semester. One at the beginning of the semester and the other at the end of the semester. Usually on Friday, lasting from 09.00 until 16.00 and a Saturday, lasting from 09.00 until 16.00. The course is web-supported.

TEACHING ACTIVITIES AND METHODS Two sessions each semester. Written lectures, videos, assignments, and other student related articles can be found on the learning management system "Fronter".

RECOMMENDED OR REQUIRED READING Bokhari, L (2010): Hellig Vrede. Min reise gjennom Pakistan. Gyldendal. Oslo. Paperback. (200 sider). Nordehaug, I & J, A. Engene (2008): Norge i kamp mot terrorisme. Universitetsforlaget. Oslo. ISBN 978-82-15-01329-9. (150 sider). O`Kane, R, H. T. (2012): Terrorism. Pearson Education Limited. ISBN: 978-1-4082-8257-1. Pensum: (145 s). Pettersen, E (2004): Her har jeg drøfta men det gikk i grøfta. Tips og råd om hvordan du kan gjøre det bedre til eksamen. HBO rapport 6/2004. Denne trykkes opp etter «on deman» prinsippet: kontakt bokhandelen på Nord universitet. Nye, J. S JR, & D.A. Welch (2013 eller nyeste utgave): Understanding Global Conflict and Cooperation. An Introduction to Theory and History. Ninth Edition. Pearson Longman. ISBN: 978-0-205-8738-6 (380 sider) Østerud, Ø (2014) eller nyeste utgave. Statsvitenskap. Innføring i politisk analyse. Universitetsforlaget. Oslo. Pensum: Del I fra side 9 til og med side 54. Del IV fra side 207 til og med 3301.(160s). Ravik, Jupskås, A (red) (2013): Akademiske perspektiv på 22. juli. Akademisk forlag. Oslo. ISBN: 9788232101313. (100s). Pensum er følgende forfattere: Romarheim, Hylland Eriksen, Sørensen, Skogerbø, Ravik Jupskås. Artikler: Knutsen T. (2011): «Internasjonal terrorisme» (30 sider). Hovi og Malnes (red): Anarki, Makt og Normer. Innføring i internasjonal politikk. Abstrakt forlag, Oslo. Link til denne på Fronter under pensum. Grannes, A & D. Heradstveit (1994): Etnisk nasjonalisme. Folkegrupper og konflikter i Kaukasia og Sentral-Asia. Tano, Oslo. Kap 9, 10, 14 og 15. (45s). Link til denne ligger på Fronter under pensum). Lia, B & K, Skjølberg (2004): Causes of Terrorism: An Expanded and Updated Review of the Literature. FFI Rapport- 2004/04307. (50 sider). Denne får du fra FFI, ring å få den tilsendt eller last den ned fra nettet.

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Political Theory PO112S The main course topics are related to political theories such as; liberalism, conservatism, communism, socialism, social democracy, nazism, fascism, feminism, populism, and Islamism. Lectures on elitism will also be provided on this course. No costs except semester registration fee and syllabus literature.

POLITICAL THEORY PO112S ECTS Credits

10

Year of study

2nd study year

Level

Undergraduate degrees

Course location

Bodø

Faculty

Course type

Compulsory for Bachelor in International Relations. For students on other programmes, the course is elective.

Faculty of Social Sciences

Start semester

Teaching language

HANS PETTER SAXI Course coordinator Førsteamanuensis Phone: +47 75 51 73 42 E-mail: [email protected]

Application deadline

Spring 2019

COURSE EVALUATION The study programme is evaluated annually by students by way of course evaluation studies (mid-term evaluation and final evaluation). These evaluations are included in the university's quality assurance system.

LEARNING OUTCOMES Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to: Demonstrate knowledge of the most important political ideologies Understand the basic principles of elitism To compare and analyze the similarities and differences between different political ideologies Understand the differences between democratic and authoritarian political ideologies

MODE OF DELIVERY Face-to-face, lectures and seminars.

TEACHING ACTIVITIES AND METHODS Lectures and seminars led by the teacher. A five-hour written examination with regular Norwegian grading system (A-F).

RECOMMENDED OR REQUIRED READING Malnes, R. og K. Midgaard (2009): Politisk tenkning. Oslo: Universitetsforlaget. (241 p.) Liedman, S. E. (1994): Fra Platon til kommunismens fall. Oslo: Cappelen. (155 p.) Østerud, Ø.(2014): Statsvitenskap. Kap 14 og 15. Oslo: Universitetsforlaget. (20 p.) Compendium: Politisk teori PO112S (approx. 300 pages.)

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Security Politics PO216S This course will address security developments with an emphasis on Europe and the High North. In this course you will learn about how climate change may lead to conflicts in the High North or if the agreement between Norway and Russia may lead to even better cooperation between these two countries. The focus will also be on Russian military activity and if this activity will lead to a potential conflict between Russia and NATO. These are some of the topics in this course and the goal is to provide students with knowledge of security issues that are relevant for the design of Norwegian foreign policy No costs except semester registration fee and syllabus literature.

SECURITY POLITICS PO216S ECTS Credits

10

Year of study

2nd study year

Level

Undergraduate degrees

Course location

Bodø

Faculty

Faculty of Social Sciences

Course type

Start semester

Compulsory for Bachelor in International relations and the International Relations one-yearprogram. Elective for all other students at Nord University

Teaching language Application deadline

BJØRN OLAV HARAM KNUTSEN Course coordinator Førsteamanuensis E-mail: [email protected]

Spring 2019

COURSE EVALUATION The study program is evaluated annually by students. These evaluations are included in the university's quality assurance system

LEARNING OUTCOMES Students will be able to: Have knowledge of key issues in the study of security policy, including the "extended security concept" that includes not only state security but also societal and human security Better understand key security issues and what states do to protect themselves. Develop skills to understand institutions like EU and NATO. In addition, the course will touch the key events in American and Russian foreign policy. Increase students insights on important developments in the High North regions, where both environmental as well as military developments is covered

PREREQUISITIES No, but students that have taken PO 201S are better prepared for this course

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MODE OF DELIVERY This course is held on Campus on the basis of two weekend seminars in the semester. These seminars will normally be held on a Friday and a Saturday from 09.00 -16.00. One seminar in the beginning of the semester and the other is in the end of the semester. All students will be offered one voluntary tutorials in either groups or individually.

TEACHING ACTIVITIES AND METHODS Written lectures, videos and other information will be found on the learning program Class Fronter.

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RECOMMENDED OR REQUIRED READING Books: *Heier, Tormod & Anders Kjølberg (red.): Norge og Russland. Sikkerhetspolitiske utfordringer i nordområdene. Oslo: Universitetsforlaget (208 s)

Keil, Kathrin (2013): ¿The Arctic ¿ A New Region of Conflict? The case of oil and gas¿, Cooperation and Conflict, pp.1-29 (29 s)

Knutsen, Bjørn Olav (2010): ¿Norsk utenriks- og sikkerhetspolitikk i forhold til FN, NATO og EU ¿ Dilemmaer og utfordringer¿ i Gjert Lage Dyndal (red.): Strategisk ledelse i krise og krig. Bergen: Fagbokforlaget: 171-188 (17 s)

Knutsen, Bjørn Olav (2015): ¿Er Nato en effektiv allianse? Om forholdet mellom kollektivt forsvar og internasjonale operasjoner¿, Internasjonal Politikk, 73(3) (25 s)

Larsen, Anne Karin (2010): ¿Beslutningsprosessen ved deltakelse i NATO-operasjoner ¿en oversikt¿, i Gjert Lage Dyndal (red.): Strategisk ledelse i krise og krig. Bergen: Fagbokforlaget: 189-212 (23 s)

*Andrew Linklater (ed.): Theories of International Relations. Fifth edition. Houndmills: Palgrave Macmillan. Følgende kapitler er obligatorisk pensum: 2, 3, 8, og 9 (105s)

Skogan, John Kristen (2011): Sikkerhetspolitiske mål og virkemidler, i Jon Hovi & Raino Malnes (red.): Anarki, makt og normer. Innføring i internasjonal politikk. Oslo: Abstrakt forlag (52 s)

Tsygankov, Andrei (2015): ¿Vladimir Putin¿s last stand: the sources of Russia¿s Ukraine policy¿; Post-Soviet Affairs, DOI: 10.1080/1060586X.2015.1005903; http://dx.doi.org/10.108/1060586X.2015.1005903 (25 s)

*Williams, Paul D. (2013): Security Studies. An Introduction (2nd edition eller senere). Milton Park: Routledge. Følgende kapitler er pensum: Kap. 10: Uncertainty, Kap. 11: Polarity, Kap. 13: War, Kap. 14: Coercion, Kap. 15: Terrorism, Kap. 18: Ethnic conflict, Kap. 19: Human security, Kap. 23: Alliances, Kap. 24: Regional institutions, Kap. 25: The United Nations, Kap. 26: Peace operations, Kap. 27: The nuclear disarmament and non-proliferation regime, Kap. 29: The international arms trade, Kap. 30: Counterterrorism Kap. 31: Counterinsurgency, Kap. 32: The responsibility to protect, Kap. 35: Energy security (tilsammen 260 sider)

Åtland, Kristian (2008): ¿Hva er sikkerhet? En drøfting av sikkerhetsbegrepets innhold og utvikling fra Antikken til det 21. Århundre¿; Norsk Statsvitenskapelig Tidsskrift, 24(1-2): 108-133 (25 s)

Åtland, Kristian (2010): Security Implications of Climate Change in the Arctic, FFI-rapport-2010/01097. Kjeller: Forsvarets forskningsinstitutt (FFI) (54 s)

(823 pages with syllabus) .

Literature marked with * is books you have to buy.

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Modern World History (after 1750) HI123S The course covers the following main topics: The Industrial Revolution in Great Britain The French Revolution 1789-1815 The population explosion and migrations The Second Industrial Revolution The Changing State, 1850-1918: the nation and democracy Imperialism and the major powers, 1870-1918 The background to the two world wars The principal trends of political and economic development during the inter-war period: (the Russian Revolution, the Versailles peace, fascism and National Socialism, the relations between the major powers until the Second World War) The Cold War 1945-1990 Relations between rich and poor countries: the Third World European integration and globalization None other than semester registration fee and syllabus literature.

M O D E R N W O R L D H I S T O R Y ( A F T E R 1 7 5 0 ) HI123S ECTS Credits

10

Year of study

2nd study year

Level

Undergraduate degrees

Course location

Bodø

Faculty

Course type

Compulsory for the one year programme and the bachelor in history. Elective for others.

Faculty of Social Sciences

Start semester

Teaching language Application deadline

KJETIL ANSGAR JAKOBSEN Course coordinator Professor Phone: +47 75 51 73 69 E-mail: [email protected]

Spring 2019

COURSE EVALUATION The programme of study and relevant courses are evaluated by students twice a year as part of the university's quality assurance system.

LEARNING OUTCOMES On successful completion of the course: Knowledge The student should acquire a basic knowledge of central events and development processes regarding the economic, social and political history of Europe from 1750 till 2000. Knowledge of major social and cultural institutions and the relationships between these, throughout the period. The development of Europe will be considered in a global context. Abilities The student should be able to discuss historical problems and reach their own conclusions. General competence The student should be able to access a comprehensive amount of scientific literature, to review relevant knowledge from the literature and to argue for their own conclusions in written work.

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PREREQUISITIES General study competence or practical competence according to current regulations.

MODE OF DELIVERY Face-to-face.

TEACHING ACTIVITIES AND METHODS Lectures, seminars with individual assignments.

RECOMMENDED OR REQUIRED READING The reading list is subject to amendments at semester start. The period 1750 - 1945: Either: Eriksen, Tore Linné, Globalhistorie 1750-1900. En sammenvevd og delt verden, Cappelen Damm Akademisk, 2010 (520 pages) Or: Merriman, John, A History of Modern Europe from the Renaissance to the present, London, 2010, chapter 10, pp. 12-14, 16-17, 19, 21-26, 30 (ca 620 pages) The period after 1945: Either: Balsvik, Randi Rønning, Det 20. århundrets historie - et globalt perspektiv, Cappelen Damm Akademisk, 2010 (336 pages) Or: Lundestad, Geir: Øst, vest, sør, nord. Hovedlinjer i internasjonal politikk etter 1945, Universitetsforlaget, 2010, pp. 11 - 140, 171 - 195, 235 - 314 (ca 230 pages)

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Comparative politics PO114S There are about 200 different states in the world today. A common denominator is that all these people have different values and interests. In this course we are interested in how the interests of the different states is reflected in the decisionmaking agencies of each country. Where the composition of the decision-making agencies is based on free elections, reflecting popular opinion, we call democratic regime. If groups and interests are systematically neglected or directly suppressed, we can talk about an authoritarian or totalitarian government. However, there are many different forms of democracy, and the authoritarian regimes may also wary. No costs except semester registration fee and syllabus literature.

COMPARATIVE POLITICS PO114S ECTS Credits

10

Year of study

3rd study year

Level

Undergraduate degrees

Course location

Bodø

Faculty

Course type

Compulsory for the one year study and bachelor program in International relations. Elective for students from other programs.

Faculty of Social Sciences

Start semester

Teaching language Application deadline

Autumn 2019

COURSE EVALUATION Annual evaluations which are included in the university´s quality assurance system.

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HANS PETTER SAXI Course coordinator Førsteamanuensis Phone: +47 75 51 73 42 E-mail: [email protected]

LEARNING OUTCOMES Upon successful completion of this course, the student should be able to: After successful completion of the course the student will have: Knowledge: Nation building processes Different forms of democracy Different forms of authoritarian/totalitarian governance Different political cultures, electoral systems, party systems, parliaments, government types and administrative public systems Different criteria of a functional society The connection between governance and the welfare of the population Skills: Demonstrate ability to clarify these issues and to make comparisons between different countries General competence: Have knowledge of comparative theory and methodology, and the forms of government and the effects of these. Key topics are comparative theory and methodology, criteria of a good society, democracy theory, nationalism, state and nation. The course also includes comparisons between rich countries and poor countries. Emphasis will be on analyzing political cultures, electoral systems, governments and parliaments and comparisons of administrative public systems.

MODE OF DELIVERY Face-to-face. Lectures and seminars. Overheads, summaries and lectures will be published on the learning management system Fronter weekly.

TEACHING ACTIVITIES AND METHODS Lectures and seminars. A voluntary test-exam with feedback from the teacher.

RECOMMENDED OR REQUIRED READING Draper, Alan & Ansil Ramsay (2012) The Good Society. An introduction to comparative politics. New York: Pearson Longman. (350 s) (2nd edition) Hague, Rod & Martin Harrop (2013) Comparative Government and Politics. An Introduction. New York: Palgrave Macmillian. (9th edition. Paperback). (370 s)

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Society, Climate Change and the Environment: Global and local challenges SO216S The course addresses current societal issues associated with changing climatic and environmental conditions. The climate is changing and the environment is under pressure from both such changes and increased demand for resources. Climate change will also result in new opportunities in the northern regions, which society will have to balance against the challenges and potential conflicts increased activity may create for policies and local communities. A cross-cutting focus in this course is the Arctic, local communities, global warming and environmental questions. The course is designed to address anthropogenic climate change and environmental challenges across global, national and local levels and individuals role in these issues. The course addresses sustainability, human consumption, transformation to a low-carbon world, climate adaptation, equity, conflict, nature-society connections, and different risks associated with climate change. No costs except semester registration fee and syllabus literature.

SOCIETY, CLIMATE CHANGE AND THE ENVIRONMENT: GLOBAL AND LOCAL CHALLENGES SO216S ECTS Credits

10

Year of study

3rd study year

Level

Undergraduate degrees

Course location

Bodø

Faculty

Course type

Compulsory for students at Bachelor in Intertional Relations and Bacheor in Sociology. Elective for other students

Faculty of Social Sciences

Start semester

Teaching language Application deadline

GRETE KAARE HOVELSRUD Course coordinator Professor Phone: +47 75 51 76 17 E-mail: [email protected]

Autumn 2019

COURSE EVALUATION The study programme is evaluated annually by students by way of course evaluation studies (mid-term evaluation and final evaluation). These evaluations are included in the university¿s quality assurance system.

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LEARNING OUTCOMES Knowledge After successful completion of the course the student will: Have acquired broad knowledge of climate change and associated environmental problems and environmental sociological theories Identify the most common environmental sociological perspectives Have acquired knowledge about the central social science approaches and questions in climate change and human-environment research. Have acquired knowledge of sustainable development and environmental policy challenges in today's society Understand the ethical challenges involved in research within environmental sociology Skills Students will: Be able to apply professional environmental concepts to relevant environment and society issues Be able to acquire new and updated knowledge about society, climate change and the environment Demonstrate an the ability to make well-defined choices in discussions of the subject, and draw on general social science theory Be able to locate, assess and cite academic and technical literature and information and present this in a manner that highlights a problem Be able to analyze textual material from the most common sources - in the media and academic literature General competence Students will: Be able to plan and carry out seminar assignments and presentations related to the topic Be able to convey key environmental sociological subject matter which theories, issues and challenges, both in writing and orally Be able to apply the accumulated knowledge for writing a Bachelor thesis within the subject of the course

MODE OF DELIVERY Face-to-face and student activities

TEACHING ACTIVITIES AND METHODS 12 lectures, 10 seminars, student activities, different approaches to teaching about consumption, internet search for media reports on positions on climate change

RECOMMENDED OR REQUIRED READING Lidskog, Rolf og Sundquist, Gøran (2013): Miljøsosiologi Gyldendal akademiske Oslo 2013 180 sider Skorstad, Berit og Hovelsrud, Grete ed. (2016): «Miljø og samfunn» Kompendium for fordypning i miljøsosiologi FVS/UiN Bodø, 250 sider Diverse rapporter/artikler på internett - digitalt: 220 sider

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Welfare, equity and citizenship in a changing Europe SO215S Good welfare is something most people in Norway posits. The same has been the case in much of Europe. However, the financial crisis and increased unemployment, particularly among young people, has led to a tightening of welfare programs in many European countries, and similar retrenchments are also discussed in Norway. The large influx of refugees and asylum seekers will challenge the European welfare states further. What values ¿¿are at stake when welfare programs are being changed? What are the current trends in European welfare policy, and what consequences are they likely to have for citizenship? This course provides students with basic knowledge about the evolvement of the welfare state and the principles that underpins it, and how these principles are being challenged by the current social and political changes in Europe. Important keywords are citizenship, integration, diversity and social investment. The course also provides an introduction to sociological perspectives particularly relevant to discuss and analyze current trends in European welfare policy. No costs except for Semesterfee and syllabus

WELFARE, EQUITY AND CITIZENSHIP IN A CHANGING EUROPE SO215S ECTS Credits

10

Year of study

3rd study year

Level

Undergraduate degrees

Course location

Bodø

Faculty

Faculty of Social Sciences

Course type

Start semester

Compulsory for studnets at Bacheor in Sociology and Bachelor in International Relations. Elective for other students.

Teaching language Application deadline

JOHANS TVEIT SANDVIN Course coordinator Professor Phone: +47 75 51 76 31 E-mail: [email protected]

Spring 2020

COURSE EVALUATION The study programme is evaluated annually by students by way of course evaluation studies (mid-term evaluation and final evaluation). These evaluations are included in the university¿s quality assurance system.

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LEARNING OUTCOMES Upon successful completion of this course, the student will: Knowledge ¿ have a basic knowledge about the values underpinning the welfare state ¿ be well informed about social policy reforms in Norway and Europe ¿ have a basic knowledge about sociological conceptions of citizenship ¿ have a basic knowledge about sociological perspectives particularly relevant to the analysis of social integration and social conflict Skills ¿ being able to critically discuss the social values particularly at stake in welfare policies ¿ being able to apply relevant sociological perspectives and theories in the discussion of such values General competence ¿ being able to associate changes in welfare policies to social values and political goals ¿ be able to present and discuss sociological theory in writing ¿ be able to apply sociological perspectives and arguments in the discussion of welfare policy changes

MODE OF DELIVERY Face-to-face

TEACHING ACTIVITIES AND METHODS Lectures and seminars.

RECOMMENDED OR REQUIRED READING Øverbye, Einar (2013) Internasjonale perspektiver på sosialpolitikk. I Stamsø, Mary Ann (red.) Vekferdsstaten i endring. Norsk sosialpoitikk ved starten av et nytt århundre. Oslo, Gyldendal akademisk. Tidsskrift for Velferdsforskning, Nr. 2 2013; Den Nordiske velferdsmodellen. Evers, A. & Guillemard, A. M. (2013). Introduction: Marshall¿s Concept of Citizenship and Contemporary Welfare Reconfiguration. In: Evers, A. and Guillemard A. M. (Ed.). Social Policy and Citizenship: The Changing Landscape. Oxford: Oxford University Press.

Barth, Erling; Henning Finseraas and Karl O. Moene (2015) Political Reinforcement: How Rising Inequality Curbs Manifested Welfare Generosity. American Journal of Political Science, Volume 59, Issue 3, pages 565¿577, July 2015.

Moene, Karl O. (2013) Ulikhetens og likhetens likevekt, in Tidsskrift for velferdsforskning, Vol 16, nr. 2.

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Introduction to qualitative and quantitative methods in social sciences ME118S The course provides an introduction to social science methods, both quantitative and qualitative. This course presents and discusses the key concepts in social science methods, methods its logical structure and how the qualitative data (interviews and observations) and quantitative data (statistics) are produced. The course includes: Development of how to create a research design The importance of a well-developedgood research question The relationship between theory and empirical work How research to produces data How data is interpreted and analyzed Differences and similarities between qualitative and quantitative methods Writing as a unique, independent thinking and analysis process No costs except semester registration fee and syllabus literature.

I N T R O D U C T I O N T O Q U A L I T A T I V E A N D Q U A N T I T A T I V E M E T H O D S I N S O C I A L S C I E N C E S ME118S ECTS Credits

10

Year of study

3rd study year

Level

Undergraduate degrees

Course location

Bodø

Faculty

Faculty of Social Sciences

Teaching language

Norwegian

Course type

Compulsory

Start semester

Spring 2020

Application deadline

BENTE VIBECKE LUNDE Course coordinator Førsteamanuensis Phone: +47 75 51 74 58 E-mail: [email protected]

COURSE EVALUATION The study programme is evaluated annually by students by way of course evaluation studies (mid-term evaluation and final evaluation). These evaluations are included in the university's quality assurance system.

LEARNING OUTCOMES Upon successful completion of this course, students should: Understand the creaion development of a research design Have an overview of the various social science methods Know the contents of various methods and analytical approaches Be able to explain key concepts and approaches Be able to understand and assess the ethical challenges associated with different methods Be able to master the relevant scientific tools, techniques and forms of expression Be able to reflect on their professional practice and adjust this under supervision Be able to plan and conduct a simple research task Be able to read social science literature, as well as presentations of research in media with a better ability to understand and critically evaluate the results presented

PREREQUISITIES Admission occurs based on general study competence (university entrance) or real life and work competence (prior learning) according to current Norwegian regulations.

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MODE OF DELIVERY The education will be given as a combination of Llectures, and seminars and computer lab training. Precense at the computer lab training is mandatory. The lectures give an introduction to key topics, while in the seminars the students gain experience and training in research design. At the computer lab training the students will be introduced to basic statistical analysis performed in SPSS. The lab training will in total be approximately 6-8 hours.

RECOMMENDED OR REQUIRED READING Books: Asbjørn Johannessen, Per Arne Tufte og Line Christoffersen (2016). Introduksjon til samfunnsvitenskapelig metode, 5. utgave. Abstract forlag AS. Del I Metoderefleksjon, del II Kvalitativ tilnærming ¿ tekstenes tale, del III Kvantitativ tilnærming ¿ tallenes tale, del IV Slutningsstatistikk: Å generalisere fra utvalg til populasjon (Hele boka 439 sider). Compendium: *Kristen Ringdal (2013) Enhet og mangfold. Fagbokforlaget: Kap 2. s. 51-62, Kap 5. s. 103-109, Kap. 9. s. 200-214, Kap 11. Hele kapitelet, Kap. 15. Hele kapittelet (65 sider). *Gunn Elisabeth Birkelund (2010). Likestilling? En undersøkelse om kjønn og ledelse. I Album, D., Hansen, M.N., Widerberg,K. (red). (2010) Metodene våre. Eksempler fra samfunnsvitenskapelig forskning. Universitesforlaget. (s. 141-154) (13 s.) Jon Ivar Elstad (2010). Spørreskjemaundersøkelsens fallgruber. I Album, D., Hansen, M.N., Widerberg,K. (red). (2010). Metodene våre. Eksempler fra samfunnsvitenskapelig forskning. Universitesforlaget. (s. 155-169) (14 s.). *Vesa Leppänen (2011). Sosialt samspill: å ta opp og tolke telefonsamtaler. I Katrine Fangen, Ann-Mari Sellerberg (red) (2011). Mange ulike metoder. Gyldendal akademisk. (20 sider). *Victoria Wibeck (2011). Med fokus på interaksjon ¿ Om å fange opp samspillet mellom deltakere, ideer og argumenter i fokusgruppestudier. I Katrine Fangen, Ann-Mari Sellerberg (red) (2011). Mange ulike metoder. Gyldendal akademisk. (21 sider). (Compendium 133 s.) (Syllabus 572 s.)

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Bachelor Thesis IN200S Bachelor thesis will constitute a minor independent research project, where the use of social and political science theories and perspectives to be applied on a chosen topic. The task can be completed as a minor empirical study or as a limited literature study. The thesis will be based on one or more of the courses in the bachelor program. The topic will be registered and approved by the professor, based on a brief overview (1-2 pages), included the problem, outline and give an account of the material. If the student has difficulty in finding a suitable theme, one should contact the teacher. The thesis may be a group project or an individual supervisory assignment. Maximum 10 pages, included precise references from literature and other research material. No costs except semester registration fee and syllabus literature.

B A C H E L O R T H E S I S IN200S ECTS Credits

10

Year of study

3rd study year

Level

Undergraduate degrees

Course location

Bodø

Faculty

Faculty of Social Sciences

Course type

Start semester

Compulsory for students at bachelor in International Relations

Teaching language Application deadline

Spring 2020

COURSE EVALUATION Annual evaluations which are included in the university´s quality assurance system.

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ELISABETH PETTERSEN Course coordinator Førstelektor Phone: +47 75 51 73 40 E-mail: [email protected]

LEARNING OUTCOMES Knowledge and understanding The student will have: knowledge of formal rules for writing an independent scientific text specialized knowledge of a topic chosen Skills The student will be able to: make qualified choices of methodological and theoretical resources in relation to a selected topic independently seek, acquire and apply knowledge in relation to a problem relate analytically to an empirical or theoretical material use the subject terminology in writing and argumentation General competence The student will be able to: plan and carry out a small independent research project receive and benefit from supervision

PREREQUISITIES In order to take this course, the student must have completed a minimum of 90 credits from the Bachelor in International Relations This course is only for students at Bahclor in International relations

MODE OF DELIVERY Seminars and individual or group supervision

TEACHING ACTIVITIES AND METHODS Seminars and individual or group supervision

RECOMMENDED OR REQUIRED READING Reading of own choise

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