Study foundation semester - Individual, Society and Science

This first semester course will enable the student to study and engage in academic activity. The course will provide a basic introduction to philosophical and scientific history, and themes that are central to the research and teaching taking place at the faculty.

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

The course is offered to students attending the Bachelor in childcare only.

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

No costs except semester registration fee and course literature.

Compulsory. The course includes the courses Ex.phil and Ex.fac.

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:

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.

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

Not applicable

Utilities for exams are regulated in the Regulations for studies and exams at University of Nordland.

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

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:

EX152S - Fundamentals of Academic Text - 10 credits

EX150S - Study Foundation Semester - Individual, Society and Science - 30 credits

EX150LS - Study Foundation Semester – Individual, Society and Science - 30 credits

EX153S - Study Foundation Semester - Individual, Society and Science - 30 credits