Course description for 2024/25
Nordic Politics
SA210S
Course description for 2024/25

Nordic Politics

SA210S
This course presents and compares the political systems of the Nordic countries. It starts out with a presentation of the common liberal democratic foundation the Nordic political systems are built upon, followed up by a brief historical sketch of the political development from the 1800s and up to the present political institutions.
This course presents and compares the political systems of the Nordic countries. It starts out with a presentation of the common liberal democratic foundation the Nordic political systems are built upon, followed up by a brief historical sketch of the political development from the 1800s and up to the present political institutions. It then moves on to The Nordic Model of Government, dealing with central aspects like parliamentarism, consensual democracy, corporatism, welfare state, political party system, regional and local government and international relations concerning both the EU and High North issues. Through the course Norway and its political system is used as the starting point and the main example.
Admission occurs based on general study competence (university entrance) according to current Norwegian regulations.
Admission occurs based on general study competence (university entrance) according to current Norwegian regulations.

Knowledge

The student

  • has broad knowledge of important topics, theories, problems, processes, tools and methods in the subject area Nordic Politics
  • is familiar with research and development work in the field Nordic Politics
  • can update his/her knowledge in the subject area Nordic Politics
  • is familiar with the subject area’s history, traditions, distinctive nature and place in society

Skills

The student

  • can apply academic knowledge to practical and theoretical problems and explain his/her choices
  • can reflect on his/her own academic practice and adjust it under supervision
  • can find, assess and refer to information and academic material and relate it to an issue
  • masters relevant academic tools, techniques and styles

General Competence

The student

  • has insight into relevant ethical issues relating to the field/ profession
  • can plan and carry out tasks and projects alone or as part of a group and in accordance with ethical requirements and principles
  • can present important academic material such as theories, problems and solutions, both in writing and orally, as well as using other relevant forms of communication
  • can exchange opinions with others with a background in the field and participate in discussions concerning the development of good practice
  • is familiar with new ideas and innovative processes
No costs except semester registration fee and syllabus literature.
Compulsory for one year programme in the Circumpolar and Nordic Studies. Elective course for other students at Nord University
On campus and online lectures, seminars and compulsory written assignments (answer to module questions).
Annual evaluations which are included in the university´s quality assurance system one midterm evaluation and one end of term evaluation.

Written assignments and individual home exam:

The written assignments (answers to 4 module questions) are preliminary examinations, and have to be successfully completed, together with the home exam, in order for the student to be able to receive the formal grade and credits.

Successfully completed preliminary examinations are valid the two subsequent terms after first attempt.

The exam consists of an individual take-home examination There will be one final grade using the regular Norwegian grading system (A-F).

The exam must be answered in English.

All means including course literature, internet, library, etc. but no artificial intelligence.

Generating responses using artificial intelligence (AI) tools, such as ChatGPT or similar, and submitting them entirely or partially as one's own work is considered cheating.

Recommended to have completed at least one year of undergraduate studies, preferably within the field of social sciences, or the core courses of the Bachelor of Circumpolar Studies.

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:

SA210S-2 - Scandinavian Politics - 10 credits

SA210S-001 - Take-home examination - 6 credits

SA210S-002 - Portfolio assessment - 4 credits

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Curriculum literature
Leganto
Course language
English
Credits
10
Study location
Bodø
Responsible faculty
Faculty of Social Sciences
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