Scandinavian Area Studies - Geography: Environment and Society
Course offered :
- Current semester
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Course offered by
| Number of credits | 15 |
| Course offered (semester) | Autumn |
| Subject overlap | Complete credit reduction with SAS8 |
| Schedule | Schedule |
| Reading list | Reading list |
Language of Instruction
English
Learning Outcomes
Having completed the course the student should be able to
- provide a basic overview of central aspects of the geography of the Nordic countries and Norway in particular.
- show a deeper understanding of a particular topic related to the geography of the Nordic countries.
- relate recent developments, in for example, the agricultural sector and the energy sector to their historical frameworks.
Contact Information
Department of Geography
Studieveileder@geog.uib.no
Course offered (semester)
Autumn
Exam offered (semester)
Autumn
Language of Instruction
English
Course Unit Level
Bachelor level
Access to the Course Unit
Open to exchange students.
Aim and Content
This is an introductory course to the Nordic states and nations, their geography and societies, with particular emphasis on Norway. The course is only intended for foreign students with little previous knowledge of the subject of geography or of the Nordic states and nations.
Topics:
- The Nordic physical environment and human adaptation.
- The territorial development of the Scandinavian states.
- Energy resources and energy policy.
- Resource management and environmental protection.
- Planning and regional development politics in Scandinavia.
- Scandinavia and European Union.
Learning Outcomes
Having completed the course the student should be able to
- provide a basic overview of central aspects of the geography of the Nordic countries and Norway in particular.
- show a deeper understanding of a particular topic related to the geography of the Nordic countries.
- relate recent developments, in for example, the agricultural sector and the energy sector to their historical frameworks.
Subject Overlap
Complete credit reduction with SAS8
Teaching Methods
Lectures, seminars and excursions
2 lecture á 2 hours pr. week.
Total: 19-21 lectures
3 excursions (0,5 day + 1 day + 2 days);
11-12 weeks in total
Compulsory Requirements
None
Assessment methods
Presentation of a subject of students own choice (approx 15 minutes) and oral exam.
Grading Scale
Grading A-F
Course Unit Evaluation
SAS8 will be evaluated minimum every third semester
Contact Information
Department of Geography
Studieveileder@geog.uib.no