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Bachelor of Political Science Level of qualification Bachelor degree ECTS credits 180 Programme duration 3 Years Mode of study Full Time Study place Bodø Responsible faculty Faculty of Social Sciences Study programme director Håkan T. Sandersen E-mail address
[email protected] Telephone 75517608 Student advisor Sunniva G. Rosenfors (
[email protected]) Language of instruction Norwegian Admission requirements Admission occurs based on general study competence (university entrance) or work competence (prior learning) according to current Norwegian regulations. Specific arrangements for recognition of prior learning If an applicant does not fulfill the requirements for the Higher Education Entrance Qualification but has experience-based competence relevant to the field of study, he or she may apply for recognition of this competence in order to fulfill admission requirements.
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 Either a home exam, an oral examination or a written examination, or a combination, with regular Norwegian grading system (A-F) Examination regulations, assessment and grading: Examination regulations can be found in”regulations for studies and exams at University of Nordland (UiN)” as well as the special regulations “Regulations for examination candidates at UiN”. The Norwegian assessment and grading system uses the letter grades A-F, in which A denotes the best grade and F denotes “failed”. Grades can also be given as: ”passed” /”not passed” or ”approved”/ ”not approved”. Qualifications requirements and regulations Here we refer to”Regulations pertaining to studies and exams at University of Nordland (UiN)” as well as local regulations and directives, see University Rules and Regulations. Graduation requirements The final graduation examination for the study programme consists of the bachelor assignment. Costs No special costs except semester registration fee and syllabus literature. Introduction Political science is about politics and political systems’ structure and functioning. Theories about democracy and public participation in politics, and perspectives on how politics are translated into actions through management processes and administrative bodies on different levels, are central topics covered in the study programme. Political science consists of subjects such as political theory, political behavior, public policy and administration, organizational theory, as well as comparative politics and international relations. General description and profile of the programme The bachelor degree programme in political science is composed of several traditional political science topics, with an emphasis on public policy, management, organization and leadership. This combination provides general knowledge about policy development and organization, and includes a specialization in issues of public governance and leadership of organizations. Students are generally recommended to take one or more courses at foreign educational institutions, for example one of the many universities with which UiN collaborates.
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Learning outcomes The student will on successful completion of the programme : Knowledge and understanding: Possess basic knowledge of the political history of ideas and political theory Possess basic knowledge of the international political system, globalization processes and more recent phenomena such as international terrorism and global environmental problems Possess basic knowledge of research ethics and social science methodology Skills: Possess basic skills in collecting, organizing, developing and presenting research-based knowledge Demonstrate basic skills in the analysis of political processes and issues General competence: Demonstrate good knowledge of the structure and function of local, regional and national political systems, and the recent developments and changes associated with these Demonstrate good knowledge of the role and significance of organizations and how they function, and be able to analyze organizations and organizational change processes Study programme plan 2013 Autumn
2014 Spring
2014 Autumn
2015 Spring
2015 Autumn
2016 Spring
Bachelor of Political Science Mandatory courses (110 ECTS-credits)
Study foundation semester Individual, Society and Science
Political Theory
International Relations and Security
Public Policies and Organizational Theory
Public policy and administration I
Comparative politics
Introduction to qualitative and quantitative methods in social sciences
Organization Theory
Globalization and international politics
Elective courses - 60 ECTS credits Bachelor's thesis (10 ECTS-credits)
Bachelor's Thesis in Political Science and Organizational Studies
Student Exchange Students are encouraged to study for one or two semesters abroad, for instance at one of the institutions with agreements with UIN. Students can choose topics to replace the compulsory courses, or they can study elective courses during their stay abroad Further education The programme qualifies graduates to apply for admission to the Master in Politics and Social Development at the University of Nordland, or other master programmes in Political Science. Professional and occupational prospects The programme qualifies students for executive and middle management positions in the public sector. It also provides good background for administrative work in the private sector, NGOs and voluntary organizations, where knowledge about politics, administration and organization will be suitable backgrounds. The programme is also very well suited for graduates seeking employment in schools or in journalism. Qualification awarded Bachelor i statsvitenskap (Bachelor of Political Science) Last updated by: Sunniva Grønstad Rosenfors, 2013-03-26 09:32 « Back
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Study foundation semester - Individual, Society and Science - EX150S ECTS Credits: 30 Level of course: Introductory Level
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Studieplaner Type of course: 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. Duration: One semester Study start: Autumn 2013 Year of study: First year Study place: Bodø, Helgeland Faculty responsible: Faculty of Social Sciences Language of instruction: Norwegian Course responsible person: Hanne Thommesen E-mail address:
[email protected] Costs: No costs except semester registration fee and course literature. Course evaluation: Annual evaluations which are included in the university's quality assurance system Course contents: 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: 1. Communication and reflection skills 2. 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: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.
Democracy, gender equality and participation Norwegian Society and the World Ethics in Practice and Science Globalization, Trade, Environment and Risk The Media's role and power Social Analysis and Political Systems Science’s role and power Welfare Society and Welfare State Development
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 Especially recommended elective courses: No Offered as a free-standing course: Yes Prerequisites:
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Studieplaner Admission occurs based on general study competence (university entrance) or work competence (prior learning) according to current Norwegian regulations. Recommended previous knowledge: Students must be prepared to read some litterature in Norwegian and some in English Mode of delivery: Face-to-face. Learning activities and teaching methods: Teaching methoda and learning activities consist of a mixture of lectures, field trips, 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. In addition to compulsory teaching and assignments students follow a longitudinal writing seminar related to the two written tasks in the portfolio examination. The following parts of the course are compulsory: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
Introduction Ethics seminars Digital tools - many possibilities Communication Visits to work places Reference practice
More detailed descriptions of these course parts are available in special subject overviews. Passed assignments are only valid up until and including the academic year in question. Here we refer to ”Regulations pertaining to studies and exams at University of Nordland (UiN)” as well as local regulations. Assessment methods and criteria: The assignments must have been completed in order for the student to be permitted to take the exam. Grades are set based on the following: Two papers (portfolio) written related to longitudinal writing seminars. The assignments will collectively count for 40% and use the regular Norwegian grading system (A-F) A 4-hour written examination counts for 20 % and uses the regular Norwegian grading system (A-F) The oral exam counts for 40 % of the total and is evaluated using the regular Norwegian grading system (A-F)
Work placement: Not applicable Recommended or required reading:
The reading list is currently being revised and will be published before semester start. Study progression requirement: Students who have previously taken both courses ex.phil and ex.fac. do not have to take this course. Instead they take an additional elective course at Faculty of Social Sciences in order to replace the missing 10 ECTS credits. If the student has already taken one of the courses mentioned, he or she must take the course in its entirety. This is to be assessed individually. Overlapping courses: The following courses gives reduction in ECTS-points: EX105S Examen facultatum, 10 ECTS-credits EX130S Examen philosophicum, 10 ECTS-credits EX152S Akademisk tekst, 10 ECTS-credits
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Organization Theory - PO110S ECTS Credits: 10 Level of course: Introductory Level Type of course: Compulsory for the Bachelor of Organization and Management and the Bachelor and one year study programme of Political Sciences. Elective for students from other programmes.
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Studieplaner Duration: One semester Study start: Spring 2014 Year of study: Normally first year. Study place: Bodø Faculty responsible: Faculty of Social Sciences Language of instruction: Norwegian Course responsible person: Leif Kristian Monsen E-mail address:
[email protected] Costs: No costs except semester registration fee and syllabus literature. 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. Course contents: This course is an introduction to organisational theory's different themes and concepts. Students gain insight into both classical and contemporary perspectives as well as basic knowledge of how organizations work and how people act within the organization’s technological, social, cultural and institutional frameworks. Learning outcomes: Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to: Have knowledge of major perspectives in organisational theory Be able to elaborate on key concepts of the field Have knowledge of what influences behaviour in organizations Make comparisons between different organizations Especially recommended elective courses: None Offered as a free-standing course: Yes Prerequisites: Admission occurs based on general study competence (university entrance) or work competence (prior learning) according to current Norwegian regulations. Recommended previous knowledge: N/A Mode of delivery: Lectures two hours a week, with seminars directly after the lectures. Learning activities and teaching methods: Lectures and seminars based on a set of exercises. Students are free to ask additional questions and discuss different subject-related issues. Overheads and exercises will be posted on Fronter a few days in advance of each lecture Assessment methods and criteria: A six hour written individual examination using the regular Norwegian grading system (A-F). Work placement: N/A Recommended or required reading: (in Norwegian) Dag Ingvar Jacobsen og Jan Thorsvik: Hvordan organisasjoner fungerer. Innføring i organisasjon og ledelse. Fagbokforlaget. (Alle kapitler med unntak av kapitlene 7 og 8). Mary Jo Hatch: Organisasjonsteori. Moderne, symbolske og postmoderne perspektiver. Abstrakt forlag. (Alle kapitler). The reading list could be subject to amendments at semester start. Study progression requirement:
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Studieplaner None. Overlapping courses: The following courses gives reduction in ECTS-points: OR125E Organisasjon, 8 ECTS-credits OR127E Organisasjon og verdibasert ledelse, 8 ECTS-credits
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Public policy and administration I - PO111S ECTS Credits: 10 Level of course: Introductory Level Type of course: Compulsory for Bachelor/One year programmes in Political Science and Bachelor of Organization and management. For students on other programmes, the course is elective. Duration: One semester Study start: Spring 2014 Year of study: Normally first year. Study place: Bodø Faculty responsible: Faculty of Social Sciences Language of instruction: Norwegian Course responsible person: Hilde Berit Moen E-mail address:
[email protected] Costs: No costs except semester registration fee and syllabus literature. Course evaluation: Annual evaluations which are included in the university´s quality assurance system. Course contents: 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. 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 Especially recommended elective courses: N/A Offered as a free-standing course: Yes Prerequisites: Knowledge equivalent to the requirements for general education or experience in accordance with applicable rules. Recommended previous knowledge: Admission occurs based on general study competence (university entrance) or work competence (prior learning) according to current Norwegian regulations. Mode of delivery: Face-to-face
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Studieplaner Learning activities and teaching methods: Lectures and seminars. Assessment methods and criteria: A six hour written individual examination using the regular Norwegian grading system (A-F). Work placement: N/A Recommended or required reading: Christensen m.fl. (red.): Forvaltning og politikk. Universitetsforlaget, 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. Offerdal, Audun: Den politiske kommunen, Samlaget (siste utgave). Kapittel 1 og 3 er obligatorisk pensum. Rommetveit, Hilmar: Politikkens allmenngjøring og den nypluralistiske parlamentarismen. Fagbokforlaget, siste utgave. Hele boka er pensum. Study progression requirement: N/A Overlapping courses: The following courses gives reduction in ECTS-points: PO111S Offentlig politikk og administrasjon, 10 ECTS-credits PO111S-001 Offentlig politikk og administrasjon-oppg., 10 ECTS-credits PO111S-002 Offentlig politikk og administrasjon-sk.eks, 7 ECTS-credits SA233S Sosialt arbeid II, 10 ECTS-credits SA259S Sosialt arbeid II, 10 ECTS-credits
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Political Theory - PO112S ECTS Credits: 10 Level of course: Introductory Level Type of course: Compulsory for Bachelor and one year programmes in political science, Bachelor of Organization and management. For students on other programmes, the course is elective. Duration: One semester Study start: Spring 2014 Year of study: Normally 1st year Study place: Bodø Faculty responsible: Faculty of Social Sciences Language of instruction: Norwegian Course responsible person: Hans Petter Saxi E-mail address:
[email protected] Costs: No costs except semester registration fee and syllabus literature. 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. Course contents: 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. 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 Especially recommended elective courses:
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Studieplaner N/A Offered as a free-standing course: Yes Prerequisites: None Recommended previous knowledge: N/A Mode of delivery: Face-to-face, lectures and seminars. Learning activities and teaching methods: Lectures and seminars led by the teacher. Assessment methods and criteria: A five hour written individual examination using the regular Norwegian grading system (A-F). Work placement: N/A Recommended or required reading: Books: Malnes, R. og K. Midgaard (2009): Politisk tenkning. Oslo: Universitetsforlaget (241 s.) Liedman, S. E. (1994): Fra Platon til kommunismens fall. Oslo: Cappelen (155 s.) Østerud, Ø.(2002): Statsvitenskap. Kap 14 og 15. Oslo: Universitetsforlaget (20 s) Compendium: Anderson: ”Politisk design og interesse-organisasjonene” i B. Hagttvedt og W. Lafferty (Red.): Demokrati og demokratisering. Oslo:Aschehoug. (30 s) Bjørklund: ”Norsk populisme fra Ottar Brox til Carl I. Hagen” i Nytt Norsk Tidsskrift Nr. 3 – 4 2004. (10 s) Bottomore, T.: ”The elite. Concept and Ideology” i T. Bottomore: Elites and society. Routledge: London and New York (12 s) Dahl, R.A.: ”Demokratisering og offentlig opposisjon” i B. Hagttvedt og W. Lafferty (Red.): Demokrati og demokratisering. Oslo:Aschehoug. (7 s) Eliaeson: “Between Ratio and Charisma- Max Weber´s View on Plebiscitary Leadership Democracy” i Statsvetenskaplig Tidskrift, nr. 4-1991.(20 s). Fukuyama, F.: ”The end of history” i The National Interest 16:3-17. (15 s). Hernes: ”Interesseorganisering og demokrati” i Midgaard, K. og Rasch, B.E. (1998): Demokrati- vilkår og virkninger. Fagbokforlaget. (22 s). Kelso, W. A.: “To teorier om pluralismen” i B. Hagttvedt og W. Lafferty (Red.): Demokrati og demokratisering. Oslo:Aschehoug. (10 s) Lipset, S.M. ”Introduction” i R. Michels (1962) Political Parties. New York and London: The Free Press (24 s) Marx, K. og Engels, F.: ”Det kommunistiske partis manifest” i Marx i ett bind. Oslo:Pax forlag (30 s). Mill, J. S.: ”Om frihet” i Svendsen, L.F. (2009): Liberalisme. Oslo: Universitetsforlaget (11 s). Offerdal, A.: ”Politikk og fornuft” i Offerdal, A. (1992): Den politiske kommunen. Oslo: Det norske samlaget. (15 s). Offerdal, A.: "Politisk detakelse - er den så nøye da? Et essay om valgets betydning" i Norsk statsviteskapelig Tidsskrift no.3 2003 (15s). Sejersted, F.: ”Sosialdemokratiets tidsalder” i Nytt Norsk Tidsskrift Nr. 3 – 4 2004. (14 s) Sen, A.: ”Democracy as a universal value” i Journal of Democracy xxxx (15 s). Slagstad, R.: ”Arbeiderpartistaten som skolestat” i Nytt Norsk tidsskrift 3-4/1994 (12 s). Taggart, P.:”Definitions of populism” i Taggart, P. (2000): Populism. Buckingham: Open University Press (11 s). Utvik, B.O.: “Politisk islam og islamisme” og “Ånd og organisasjon, sverd og bok: om radikal og moderat islamisme” i Utvik, B.O. (2011): Islamismen. Oslo: Unipub. (57 s). Overlapping courses: The following courses gives reduction in ECTS-points: PO112S Politisk teori, 10 ECTS-credits PO112S Politisk teori, 10 ECTS-credits
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Globalization and international politics - PO113S ECTS Credits: 10 Level of course: Introductory Level Type of course: Compulsory for students from the Bachelor of Political Science or Political Science, one year. Elective for other students.
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Studieplaner Duration: One semester Study start: Autumn 2014 Year of study: Normally 1st year Study place: Bodø Faculty responsible: Faculty of Social Sciences Language of instruction: Norwegian Course responsible person: Håkan T. Sandersen E-mail address:
[email protected] Costs: No costs except semester registration fee and syllabus literature. Course evaluation: The topic 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. Course contents: The course presents a number of international relations issues, in which the most important are: Globalization seen in relation to international development in economics, politics and culture Introduction to perspectives on the state’s actions in the international system The international system: system vs. community International organizations, (WTO, WB, EU and UN) as actors on the international arena Norway’s action scope in a globalized world Terrorism as a modern phenomenon - foundations and consequences Global environment issues with a focus on The High North Learning outcomes: Upon successful completion of this course, the student should have the following learning outcomes: Knowledge Demonstrate basic knowledge about globalization processes and how they influence the state’s action scope Demonstrate basic knowledge of the core perspectives related to the international system and the state’s role in this Have basic knowledge about the structure and development of organizations such as EU and UN Have basic knowledge about economy and trade as global phenomena. Skills Understand the significance of non-governmental, inter-governmental, and supra-governmental organizations with regard to international affairs Be able to analyze the basic processes of change in the international system Present the main dilemmas related to global environmental problems General competence Display sufficient analytical training necessary to analyze international terrorism Able to analyze and understand the key elements in Norwegian High North Politics Especially recommended elective courses: N/A Offered as a free-standing course: Yes Prerequisites: Admission occurs based on general study competence (university entrance) or work competence (prior learning) according to current Norwegian regulations. Mode of delivery: Face-to-face Learning activities and teaching methods: On-campus lectures, seminars. Assessment methods and criteria: An indivudual seven-day home exam (counts 30%) and a four- hour written examination (counts 70%). The regular Norwegian grading system (A-F) is used. Recommended or required reading: The reading list is subject to amendments at semester start.
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Books: Jørgensen, Sten Inge (2010) Globale utfordringer. Høyskoleforlaget, Kristiansand. ISBN: 978-82-7634-860-6 (220 pp) Kalnes, Øyvind; Røhr, Heidrun Sørlie og Austvik, Ole Gunnar, (2010) Internasjonale relasjoner. En passe lang introduksjon.. Cappelen Damm, Oslo. ISBN: 97882-02-30230-6 (230 pp) Østerud, Ø. (2007) Statsvitenskap - Innføring i politisk analyse. Oslo: Universitetsforlaget. Ch. 16, 20-28. (103 pp)
Reading collection: Angell, Elisabeth (2010) ”Statens nordområdesatsing”. I Elisabeth Angell, Sveinung Eikeland og Per Selle (red.) Nordområdepolitikken sett fra Nord, Fagbokforlaget, Bergen, pp. 39-74. (36 pp) Claes, D. H. og T. E. Førland (2004) Europeisk integrasjon. Oslo: Gyldendal Akademisk. Ch. 10 (21 pp). Claes D. H., Hveem H. og B. S. Tranøy (2006) ”Handel: fra GATT til WTO”. Kapittel 6 i Økonomisk globalisering og politisk styring. Oslo: Universitetsforlaget. (24pp). Claes D. H. og B. S. Tranøy (1999): Utenfor, annerledes og suveren? Norge under EØS-avtalen. Bergen: Fagbokforlaget. Ch.11 og 12 (40 pp) Christensen T m.fl. (2002): Forvaltning og politikk. Oslo: Universitetsforlaget. Ch. 11 (16 pp. Hønneland, G. (2005) Barentsbrytninger. Norsk nordområdepolitikk etter den kalde krigen. Høyskoleforlaget. Ch.5 (18 pp). Knutsen, Torbjørn L. (2007) ”Internasjonal terrorisme”. I Hovi, Jon og Raino Malnes (red.) Anarki, makt og normer. Innføring i internasjonal politikk. Oslo: Abstrakt forlag AS. Ch.9 (27 pp) Phinnemore, D (2010) “The European Union: Establishment and Development”, ch.3 i Cini, M. og Borragan, N.P-S (red.) European Union Politics, (3rd ed.), Oxford University Press, pp. 32-47. (15 pp) Phinnemore, D. og Church, C. (2010) “From the Constitutional Treaty to the Treaty of Lisbon”, ch.4 i Cini, M. og Borragan, N.P-S (red.) European Union Politics, (3rd ed.), Oxford University Press, pp. 48-67. (19 pp.) Nugent, N. (2010) “Understanding EU policies”, kap. 16 i The Government and Politics of the European Union, (7th ed.), London: Palgrave MacMillan, pp. 279288. (10 pp.) Thonstad, Tore (2001) ”Mindre handel, men mer sårbarhet? Norsk utenrikshandel 1970-2000”. I Tranøy B. S. og Ø. Østerud (red.): Mot et globalisert Norge? Rettslige bindinger, økonomiske føringer og politisk handlingsrom. Oslo: Gyldendal Akademisk. Ch.5 (33 pp). Underdal A. (1997): "Studiet av internasjonal politikk" i Norsk Statsvitenskapelig Tidsskrift. Nr 3. (26 pp). Rottem, Svein Vigeland (2010) ”Klima og sikkerhet i Arktis”, Internasjonal Politikk, No. 2, Vol. 68, pp. 183-204. (22 pp) Åtland, Kristian og Torbjørn Pedersen (2008) ”The Svalbard Archipelago in Russian Security Policy: Overcoming the Legacy of Fear – or Reproducing it”, I European Security, Vol. 17, Nos. 2-3. 227-51. (25 pp) Arcticles online: Stortingsmelding no. 7 (2011-2012) Nordområdene: Visjoner og virkemidler. Utenriksdepartementet. Ch. 1-8 (approx. 85 pp.) Overlapping courses: The following courses gives reduction in ECTS-points: IN107S Globalisering og internasjonal politikk, 10 ECTS-credits IN107S Globalisering og internasjonal politikk, 10 ECTS-credits
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Comparative politics - PO114S ECTS Credits: 10 Level of course: Introductory Level Type of course: Compulsory for the one year study and bachelor program in Political Sciences. Elective for students from other programs. Duration: One semester Study start: Autumn 2014 Year of study: Normally 1st year Study place: Bodø Faculty responsible: Faculty of Social Sciences Language of instruction: Norwegian Course responsible person: Hans Petter Saxi E-mail address:
[email protected] Costs: No costs except semester registration fee and syllabus literature. Course evaluation: Annual evaluations which are included in the university´s quality assurance system. Course contents: The course develops the students’ fundamental knowledge of political processes and forms of government in different countries. The course also enables him/her to conduct comparative analyses. The prerequisite for this is knowledge about comparative analysis, the criteria for a good society, and theories of democracy. Learning outcomes: Upon successful completion of this course, the student should be able to: Knowledge Analyze different criteria concerning what constitutes a good society Understand the basic differences between the different forms of democracy Skills
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Studieplaner Make comparisons between different parts of the political systems in selected countries around the world General competence Demonstrate knowledge of comparative method and theory Especially recommended elective courses: None Offered as a free-standing course: Yes Prerequisites: Admission occurs based on general study competence (university entrance) or work competence (prior learning) according to current Norwegian regulations. Mode of delivery: Face-to-face. Lectures and seminars. Overheads, summaries and lectures will be published on the learning management system Fronter weekly. Learning activities and teaching methods: Lectures and seminars. A voluntary test-exam with feedback from the teacher. Assessment methods and criteria: A five hour written examination using the regular Norwegian grading system (A-F). Work placement: N/A Recommended or required reading: Draper, Alan & Ansil Ramsay (2012) The Good Society. An introduction to comparative politics. New York: Pearson Longman. Hague, Rod & Martin Harrop (2010) Comparative Government and Politics. An Introduction. New York: Palgrave Macmillian. (8th Edition. Paperback). Study progression requirement: None. Overlapping courses: The following courses gives reduction in ECTS-points: PO114S Komparativ politikk, 10 ECTS-credits
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International Relations and Security - PO201S ECTS Credits: 10 Level of course: Intermediate Level Type of course: Compulsory course for the study programmes Bachelor of Political Science, International Relations (one year) and the senior teacher programme. Elective course for other students. Duration: 1 semester Study start: Autumn 2014 Year of study: Normally 2nd year Study place: Bodø Faculty responsible: Faculty of Social Sciences Language of instruction: Norwegian Course responsible person: Elisabeth Pettersen E-mail address:
[email protected] Costs: No costs except semester registration fee and syllabus literature. Course evaluation: The study programme is evaluated annually by students by way of course evaluation studies (mid-term evaluation and final evaluation). These
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Studieplaner evaluations are included in the university’s quality assurance system Course contents: The course provides students with theoretical and empirical tools to analyze important aspects of international relations: the politics occuring between countries and other international actors. Special attention is given to security, conflicts, global media, international cooperation and international organizations. Learning outcomes: Upon successful completion of this course, the student should be able to: Demonstrate knowledge of international relations and security theory Understand the principles of how to analyze relations between countries Be able to use different theoretical approaches to understand the transnational world Know about models of war, security issues and how international organizations work and influence countries Especially recommended elective courses: Yes Offered as a free-standing course: Yes Prerequisites: Admission occurs based on general study competence (university entrance) or work competence (prior learning) according to current Norwegian regulations. Recommended previous knowledge: Basic knowledge of international politics. Mode of delivery: Face-to-face. Lectures and seminars 4 hours weekly. Overheads, summaries and lectures will be published on the learning management system Fronter weekly. Learning activities and teaching methods: Lectures, seminars, and tutored assignment work. Assessment methods and criteria: A two day home exam from 09:00 on the first day to 14:00 on the following day. The regular Norwegian grading system (A-F) is used. Work placement: N/A Recommended or required reading: Books: Hovi, J og R, Malnes (red) (2011): Anarki, makt og normer. Innføring i Internasjonal politikk. Abstrakt forlag. ISBN: 978-82-7935-228-0. Hele boken er pensum. (410 sider). Rieker, Pernille & Walter Carlsnes (red)(2009): Nye utfordringer for europeisk sikkerhetspolitikk. Aktører, Instrumenter og Operasjoner. Universitetsforlaget. Oslo. Pensum: heleboken (250 s). Jackson og Sørensen (2013): 5. utgave eller nyeste. Introduction to International Relations. Theories and approaches. Oxford University Press. ISBN: 0-19926058-3. Kap: 1,2 3, 4 5,6 ,9 (250s). Papers and reports: Knutsen, Bjørn Olav (2007): NATO and the Changing Nature of the Transatlantic Security Community. FFI rapport (30s). Lastes ned fra FFI sine nettsider.
(in Norwegian and English) Study progression requirement: N/A Overlapping courses: The following courses gives reduction in ECTS-points: PO201S Internasjonal og komparativ politikk 2, 10 ECTS-credits PO201S 000 Internasjonale relasjoner og sikkerhetspolitikk, 10 ECTS-credits
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Introduction to qualitative and quantitative methods in social sciences - ME118S ECTS Credits: 10 Level of course: Introductory Level Type of course: Compulsory Duration: One semester Study start: Spring 2015 Year of study: Depending on the programme chosen Study place: Bodø Faculty responsible: Faculty of Social Sciences Language of instruction: Norwegian Course responsible person: Bente Vibecke Lunde E-mail address:
[email protected] Costs: No costs except semester registration fee and syllabus literature. 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. Course contents: 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 ofHow 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 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 Especially recommended elective courses: No Offered as a free-standing course: Yes. Prerequisites: Admission occurs based on general study competence (university entrance) or real life and work competence (prior learning) according to current Norwegian regulations. Recommended previous knowledge: A good grasp of mathematics will be an advantage Mode of delivery: Face- to- face Learning activities and teaching methods: 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
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Studieplaner introduced to basic statistical analysis performed in SPSS. The lab training will in total be approximately 6-8 hours. Assessment methods and criteria: Course work requirements: 80 % compulsory presence at the computer lab training, graded passed/not passed. The course work requirement is required passed before allowing the written examination.A six6-hour written examination with regular Norwegian grading system A to F, where the grade F indicates fail. Work placement: N/A Recommended or required reading: Books Kristen Ringdal (2013). Enhet og mangfold. Samfunnsvitenskaplig forskning og kvantitativ metode, 3. utgave. Bergen: Fagbokforlaget. Kapittel 1, 2 4, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, deler av 16 og 17 (ca. 195 sider). Monica Dalen (2011). Intervju som forskningsmetode – en kvalitativ tilnærming, 2. utgave. Oslo: Universitetsforlaget (90 sider). Dag Ingvar Jacobsen (2010). Hvordan gjennomføre undersøkelser? Innføring i samfunnsvitenskaplig metode, 2. utgave. Kristiansand: Høyskoleforlaget. Kapittel 1-14 og 16) (270 sider). (Totalt 555 sider). Study progression requirement: None. Overlapping courses: The following courses gives reduction in ECTS-points: 33707-2 000 Generell sosiologi og sosiologisk analyse, 10 ECTS-credits ME119S Samfunnsvitenskapelig metode, 10 ECTS-credits ME122S Samfunnsvitenskapelig metode, 10 ECTS-credits ME123S Innføring samfunnsvitenskaplig metode, 10 ECTS-credits
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Public Policies and Organizational Theory - PO212S ECTS Credits: 10 Level of course: Intermediate Level Type of course: Compulsory for the Bachelor in Political Science. Elective for other students satisfying the qualification requirements Duration: One semester Study start: Spring 2015 Year of study: Normally second year Study place: Bodø Faculty responsible: Faculty of Social Sciences Language of instruction: Norwegian Course responsible person: Asbjørn Røiseland E-mail address:
[email protected] Costs: No costs except semester registration fee and course literature. Course evaluation: Annual evaluations which are included in the university's quality assurance system Course contents: The course aims to elaborate the analytical skills of the students with regard to: the understanding of political processes, including the design and implementation of policies, and public sector reforms. The course is structured in different sections: the first section develops further the knowledge in organizational theory which the students have acquired through previously accomplished elementary coursing in the programme (see PO110S) and links this up with reform and reorganization in the public sector. In the second section a ‘workshop’ is organized focusing on a topic of current interest. Researchers as well as bureaucrats etc. are invited to seminars to lecture on or comment on the chosen topic. The topic provides the case for a home exam lasting for one week. The course ends with a section focusing on the analysis of selected policy fields. Learning outcomes: Upon successful completion of the course the students should be able: To document knowledge about important models used in the study of public policy, and more especially to reflect critically on the possibilities and restrictions in applying models
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Studieplaner To demonstrate insights in problems and challenges in conducting reforms To document knowledge about designing and implementating policies in selected policy fields Especially recommended elective courses: None Offered as a free-standing course: Yes Prerequisites: Completed introductory courses in Organization Theory (PO110S) and Public Policy and Administration (PO111S). Recommended previous knowledge: N/A Mode of delivery: Face-to-face Learning activities and teaching methods: Lectures, two hours a week. Lectures and discussions of examination papers. In addition, a seminar covering the topics in the different sections of the course Assessment methods and criteria: A home exam over a week, and a six-hour school examination. The school examination counts for 70 % and the home exam counts for 30 % of the final grade. With regular Norwegian grading A-F. Work placement: N/A Study progression requirement: None Overlapping courses: The following courses gives reduction in ECTS-points: PO200S Offentlig politikk og organisasjonsteori, 10 ECTS-credits
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Bachelor's Thesis in Political Science and Organizational Studies - PO220S ECTS Credits: 10 Level of course: Intermediate Level Type of course: Compulsory course for the Bachelor of Political Science and Bachelor of Organization and Management. Duration: 1 semester. Study start: Spring 2016 Year of study: Normally 3rd year. Study place: Bodø Faculty responsible: Faculty of Social Sciences Language of instruction: Norwegian Course responsible person: Jill Beth Otterlei E-mail address:
[email protected] Costs: No costs except semester registration fee and syllabus literature. 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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Studieplaner Course contents: The thesis is an independent research project, in which political science and organization theories and perspectives are to be applied related to a chosen theme. The thesis is carried out as a minor empirical study or as a limited literature search. The thesis is based on one or more of the courses included in the bachelor programme. The topic will be registered and approved by the professor, based on a brief overview (1-2 pages). The thesis may be a group project or an individual supervisory assignment and should consist of approximately 20 pages. Precise references to the relevant literature and applied materials are required. Learning outcomes: Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to: demonstrate analytical skills demonstrate the ability to apply theoretical models related to empirical material Especially recommended elective courses: No. Offered as a free-standing course: No. Prerequisites: Admission occurs based on general study competence (university entrance) or work competence (prior learning) according to current Norwegian regulations. Recommended previous knowledge: Students should have completed the introductory courses at 1st year level and the courses in the bachelor's programme dealing with the same theme as their thesis. Mode of delivery: At the beginning of the semester a seminar will be provided about writing assignments, in addition to three tutorials given by the student's assigned tutor. The teacher, in consultation with the student, will assign the tutor. Learning activities and teaching methods: Lectures, seminars and tutored assignment work. Assessment methods and criteria: The thesis is to be submitted in triplicate to the examination office within the stipulated deadline. Work placement: None. Recommended or required reading: The curriculum is chosen and prepared in consultation with the supervisor. Study progression requirement: No. Overlapping courses: The following courses gives reduction in ECTS-points: OR212S Prosjektoppgave, 10 ECTS-credits OR212S-HE Prosjektoppgave, 10 ECTS-credits OR212S-VE Prosjektoppgave, 10 ECTS-credits
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