Friluftsliv and Society

FRI1001

Friluftsliv and society provides students with a basic theoretical introduction to the subject of friluftsliv. Through this course, the student will gain an increased understanding of friluftsliv as a societal phenomenon. The history, traditions and development of friluftsliv, and how friluftsliv changes in a socio-cultural perspective is central to the course. The thoughtful encounter between man and nature will be addressed in the course under the headings of natural philosophy and ecosophy. In addition, the course also embraces trip planning and safety related to the Norwegian friluftsliv tradition.

Admission to the programme, or the course. This course is included in the study program Outdoor Studies (friluftsliv), and the semester package Outdoor Studies - Autumn Package.

Admission to the programme of study requires Higher Education Entrance Qualifications.

Applicants who do not have Higher Education Entrance Qualifications and are 25 years of age or older may apply for admission based on their prior learning and work experience. Contact our Admission Office for more information.

None beyond the admission requirement.

Learning Outcomes

Knowledge:

The student shall

have basic knowledge of trip planning and safety related to the Norwegian friluftsliv tradition
have basic knowledge of the importance of friluftsliv for health
have basic knowledge about friluftsliv in change
have basic knowledge about friluftsliv as a phenomenon, the history and traditions of friluftsliv, and the roles and importance of friluftsliv in Norwegian society
have basic knowledge of natural philosophy and ecosophy

Skills:

The student shall

be able to relate to rights and responsibilities on a trip; be able to reflect on the history of friluftsliv in Norway, and its significance in Norwegian society; be able to reflect on the management of friluftsliv, the Outdoor Recreation Act and the right to roam.
be able to reflect on the theme of friluftsliv in change and see this in connection with both traditional and modern friluftsliv

General competency

The student shall be able to find, assess and refer to relevant information within the subject, friluftsliv
be able to produce academic texts to communicate with others about the subject, friluftsliv, based on professional knowledge
be able to see knowledge and skills in context, and use the combination of these in practical situations

Semester fee and reading list

Mandatory

The course contains 8-10 teaching days distributed throughout the autumn semester. A large part of the teaching will be lecture-based, with elements of group work and trips in the local environment.

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.

Home exam: 3 days; grading options: A-E; Best A, Fail F

All.

Generating an answer using ChatGPT or similar artificial intelligence and submitting it wholly or partially as one's own answer is considered cheating.

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:

NA171L - Outdoor life and society - 10 credits

FRI1006 - Friluftsliv and Society - 10 credits

Curriculum literature

Leganto

Credits

Study location

Levanger

Responsible faculty

The Faculty of Education and Arts

Course coordinator

Information about the course coordinator for the selected semester is no longer available. Please contact the current course coordinator.