Course description for 2024/25
History, Politics and Northern Resources
SA218S
Course description for 2024/25

History, Politics and Northern Resources

SA218S
This course focuses on the historical development of the north, especially on Northern Norway, Spitsbergen and The Barents Region. Also former and present challenges in the international relations of the region, international cooperation and organizations and regimes such as The Arctic Council, Barents Euro-Artic Region (BEAR) and the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) are thoroughly addressed.
This course focuses on the historical development of the north, especially on Northern Norway, Spitsbergen and The Barents Region. Also former and present challenges in the international relations of the region, international cooperation and organizations and regimes such as The Arctic Council, Barents Euro-Artic Region (BEAR) and the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) are thoroughly addressed. The course also specifically addresses the fisheries, oil & gas activities, the environmental challenges, and the security policy issues in the High North. The geographical scope of the course is centered on The Barents Region and relations between Norway and Russia.
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 knowledge of important topics, theories, problems, processes, tools and methods in studies on history, politics and northern resources
  • is familiar with research and development work on history, politics and northern resources
  • can update his/her knowledge about history, politics and northern resources
  • 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 history, politics and northern resources
  • 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 regarding history, politics and northern resources, both in writing and orally, as well as using other relevant forms of communication
  • can exchange opinions with others regarding history, politics and northern resources and participate in discussions concerning the development of good practice
  • is familiar with new ideas and innovative processes in studies of history, politics and northern resources
No costs except semester registration fee.
Compulsory for one year programme in the Circumpolar and Nordic Studies. Elective course for other students at Nord University
On campus lectures, seminars and compulsory written assignments (answer to module questions). The language of instruction is English.
Annual evaluations which are included in the university´s quality assurance system.

Written assignments and individual home exam:

The written assignments (answers to 4 module questions) 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 of 4 hours. There will be one final grade using the regular Norwegian grading system (A-F).

The exam must be answered in English.

No additional/external help is allowed.

Generating a response using ChatGPT or similar artificial intelligence and submitting it wholly or partially as your own work is considered cheating.

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:

SA218S-001 - History, Politics and Northern Resources - 4 credits

SA218S-002 - History, Politics and Northern Resources - 6 credits

Choose start semester
Curriculum literature
Leganto
Course language
English
Credits
10
Study location
Bodø
Responsible faculty
Faculty of Social Sciences
Course coordinator
Information about the course coordinator for the selected semester is no longer available. Please contact the current course coordinator.