Course description for 2022/23
An Introduction to the Humanities and to the Circumpolar North
BCS105X
Course description for 2022/23
An Introduction to the Humanities and to the Circumpolar North
BCS105X
The course is divided into two parts:
- Part 1 - An introduction to the Humanities: introduces students to the humanities as a framework for understanding, interpreting and critically evaluating what is presented in Part 2 of this course and in all the other courses making up the Bachelor of Circumpolar Studies. Here the development of science in general is presented, from Ancient Greece, via the Enlightenment up until today. Then attention is directed towards the Humanities, its origins, its status in relation to other sciences, its classic and contemporary contributions, the various disciplines, perspectives and research methodologies, as well as the humainities' role in society.
- Part 2 - An introduction to the Circumpolar World: introduces students to the main themes of the Bachelor of Circumpolar Studies. The course begins with an examination of the geography and the biological and physical systems of the Sub-Arctic and Arctic, before it turns its attention to the indigenous and contemporary peoples of the region. The history of the Circumpolar World is treated in a broad fashion, to provide an introduction to the events and developments that have created the region's contemporary features. The second part of the course looks at some of the particular challenges facing the region today, including climate change, economic, political and social development
Admission occurs based on general study competence (university entrance) according to current Norwegian regulations.
Knowledge and Understanding
The student should:
- demonstrate knowledge about the development of both science as such and the humanities/social sciences
- have an understanding of the nature of science and its role in society
- have an understanding of different social science theories and methodologies
- understand some of the ethical challenges involved in research and dissemination
- demonstrate knowledge of the most common geographical, biological and physical aspects of the Circumpolar World
- have basic knowledge about the history of the Circumpolar World
- have knowledge about the different indigenous peoples living in the North
- have knowledge about important issues facing the Circumpolar region, such as climate change, economic, political and social development
Skills
The student should:
- have developed skills necessary for critical analysis
- be able to reflect critically on the ethical challenges involved in research and creation of knowledge
General Competence
The student should:
- have developed basic knowledge and understanding both of science and of the Circumpolar World
No costs except semester registration fee and syllabus literature.
Compulsory for the Bachelor of Circumpolar and Nordic Studies. Elective course for other students at Nord University.
Online lectures and written assignments (answers to module questions). The written assignments are preliminary examinations and the individual home exam have to be successfully completed in order for the student to be able to receive the formal grade and credits.
The course is evaluated annually by students by way of mid-term evaluation and final evaluation. These evaluations are included in the university¿s quality assurance system.
Written assignments and individual written home exam.The written assignments are preliminary examinations and the individual home exam have to be successfully completed in order for the student to be able to receive the formal grade and credits.
The exam must be answered in English.
None
Overlap refers to a similarity between courses with the same content. Therefore, you will receive the following reduction in credits if you have taken the courses listed below:
NOM1001 - The Nordic and Arctic Societies - 5 credits