Current active course description (last updated 2018/19)
Norwegian Society and Social Institutions
SO101S
Current active course description (last updated 2018/19)
Norwegian Society and Social Institutions
SO101S
The course gives a brief overview on some vital social institutions in Norway, and their functioning with regard to the principles of a welfare state. The focus will be on the notions of equality, secularism and Norwegian identity. Lectures include an introduction to sociological theories on how to understand modern societies and a brief presentation of dynamics of the core social institutions: Family, Education, Religion, Work, Culture, and Politics.
Must have been admitted into the Norwegian Language and Society-program. Other international and exchange students can be assessed on request.
The course is not intended for students who have been admitted on the basis of the Norwegian general study competence or work competence.
Must have been admitted into the Norwegian Language and Society-program. Other international and exchange students can be assessed on request.
The course is not intended for students who have been admitted on the basis of the Norwegian general study competence or work competence.
Knowledge
- main sociological approaches and theories on social relations and human interaction
- core social institutions and cultural values in Norwegian welfare society
Skills
- ability to analyze cultural impacts on human interaction
- ability to make critical analysis of social relations and social problems
General competence
- awareness of problems related to cross-cultural encounters
- work with social issues and present independently
No costs except semester registration fee and syllabus literature
Compulsory for the one year program Norwegian language and Society. For other students elective
Knowledge
- main sociological approaches and theories on social relations and human interaction
- core social institutions and cultural values in Norwegian welfare society
Skills
- ability to analyze cultural impacts on human interaction
- ability to make critical analysis of social relations and social problems
General competence
- awareness of problems related to cross-cultural encounters
- work with social issues and present independently
Annual evaluations which are included in the university's quality assurance system
An individual home exam over one week (8-10 pages). The exam can be written in either English, Norwegian, Danish, or Swedish.
All aids allowed.