Study plan Master in Social Science
Programme description
The Master in Social Science provides an in-depth knowledge of analytical, methodological and theoretical approaches to social science based in a set of majors, including Sociology, Social Work, HRM and International Relations.
The Master in Social Science offer session-based teaching on our campuses in Bodø and Levanger. Most course units have 1-2 sessions per semester. The Master degree programme in Social Science has a scope of 120 ECTS, equivalent to 2 years full-time study. Each major comprises 30 ECTS and are offered in the first year. In addition, the programme includes two compulsory course in research methods, and a number of elective courses. For students planning to apply for a Ph.D. are advised to choose the elective course SO313S Social Science Analysis. The programme concludes with the Master thesis, worth 50 ECTS in the second year.
Courses with less than 10 registered students will be given as reading courses.
ECTS Credits 120 Study level Master's degree (2 years) Teaching language Norwegian Faculty Faculty of Social Sciences Course location Bodø
Page 1 of 44 Study model
Expand all
1st study year
Autumn 2021
Course id Course name ECTS Credits
ME310S Qualitative and Quantitative and Methods I 10 SP
Specialization (click to choose) Elective cources (click to choose)
Spring 2022
Course id Course name ECTS Credits
Specialization (click to choose) Elective cources (click to choose)
2nd study year
Autumn 2022
Course id Course name ECTS Credits
SO330S Master´s Thesis (1/2) Ends spring 2023
Mandatory courses (click to choose)
Spring 2023
Course id Course name ECTS Credits
SO330S Master´s Thesis (2/2) 50 SP
Teaching sessions
The elective course SAM5000 Samfunnsplanlegging og folkehelse is taught at Campus Steinkjer. All other courses will be taught at Campus Bodø.
Learning outcomes
Knowledge:
After graduation, the student will have:
Thorough knowledge of social sciences and the chosen major, and the student will have developed a reflective attitude towards this knowledge. Thorough knowledge of scientific theory and research methods, and the student will know how to apply them critically and in terms of their own competence. The ability to analyze professional issues from a social science perspective.
Skills:
After graduation, the student will have the ability to:
Bring forth and discuss ethical issues in social research and in society at large. Apply methods of social science and perspectives on practical challenges on specific tasks. Keep updated of new and relevant research and apply this on his or her own academic work and in his or her own professional practice.
General competence
Page 2 of 44 After graduation, the student will have the ability to:
Use his or her skills to interpret single phenomenon in a broader social science context. Develop, plan and carry out research in accordance with the academic requirements for scientific methods and content, leading to new social relevant knowledge and understanding. Communicate, argue and present his or her knowledge and skills.
Description of the specializations with learning outcomes
Major in Social Work
Introduction
This major seeks to improve the students' understanding of the interaction between theory and practice and focuses on placing social work in a historical, ideological and spatial context. Throughout the major, there will be a focus on gender and power relations on how social and political structures are gendered, how social problems affect women differently from men, and on how policies and social work practice can target social work challenges in a gender sensitive way to improve living conditions for women, children and men in different societies. The students should develop their ability for critical and comparative analysis to enhance their ability to promote social work's underlying values of social justice and human rights through social work at the local, national and international level. The major will also examine how different social services systems and institutional frameworks conduct to shape methods, ethics and critical reflection in social work.
Learning outcomes:
Knowledge
Have advanced knowledge in the field of social work. Have a thorough knowledge of the theoretical foundation of social work Be able to apply knowledge in new areas within the field of social work.
Skills
Be able to analyze existing theories, methods and interpretations in the field and work independently on practical and theoretical problem- solving in social work. Be able to interpret, critically assess and use appropriate methods of research and academic development in an independent matter. Be able to locate, assess and refer to information and academic material, and present this to highlight a problem. Be able to use relevant professional tools, techniques and forms of expression.
General competence
Be able to analyze relevant academic, professional and ethical issues. Be able to apply their knowledge and skills in new areas to carry out sophisticated tasks and projects. Be able to provide comprehensive independent study and master the subject area of expression. Be able to communicate about subject issues, analysis and conclusions in the field, both for specialists and the general public. Have knowledge of innovation and innovation processes.
Major in Sociology
Introduction
The major study in Sociology provides students with theoretical and practical training in sociological ways of thinking and analyzing social phenomena. Social change is one of the key aspects of concern, and students will acknowledge insights in modern societies and social development, and the ways in which local and global processes are interconnected in new and complex ways. Studying social changes means studying disintegrative as well as reintegrative forces. Social changes create new possibilities and new challenges in peoples' social life. With an in depth study in sociology students will achieve theoretical and methodological tools applicable to exploring such issues. The study provides in-depth knowledge about social issues on different levels, from the global to the local and from micro to macro. Students will achieve knowledge in a wide range of theoretical perspectives and different methodological approaches, as well as insight in the Norwegian society with a special focus upon the Norwegian and Nordic welfare model. The study will also be thematically oriented towards the student's master's thesis through seminar-based teaching.
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the master degree in social science with sociology as major area and study, students should have achieved the following learning outcomes:
Knowledge
Have in-depth knowledge about the theoretical basis and methodological variety in sociology. Have in-depth knowledge about one specialized field within sociology (of their choice). Have in-depth knowledge about how to construct different kinds of scientific texts.
Skills
Page 3 of 44 Be able to discuss a sociological research question by using different theoretical positions. Be able to develop interesting and relevant research questions Be able to produce scientific presentations, both in writing and orally.
General competence
Be able to present a report on different sociological questions, using scientific methods. Be able to produce analyses of social systems on different levels, from small groups to larger organizations and societies.
Major in Human Resource Management
Introduction
The specialization in Human Resource Management focuses on problems and challenges pertaining to an active and targeted application of the employees' resources. The leadership roles have become more complex and demanding. Hence, leaders are especially expected to be more innovative, and capable of mobilizing the competence and knowhow available in the workforce. The growth in courses, programs and conferences addressing leadership, complies certainly with broad ideological currents, which emphasizes the significance of leadership, not least in managing changes and innovations. On the other hand, it indicates that personnel in charge, as for instance in the operating core, after having accomplished their ordinary professional educations (engineers, nurses, social workers, doctors and so on), are not sufficiently prepared for conducting leadership. The specialization in HRM has a two-sided aim: It puts emphasis on increasing the students' knowledge of available research targeting problems and challenges as to performing a leadership role. At the same time, it intends to create an arena where the students can exchange and discuss tensions and dilemmas facing leaders in the everyday life, and how to handle them. In that respect, we seek to capitalize on the students' own experiences.
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the specialization the student should:
Knowledge and understanding
be able to analyze existing theories, methods and interpretations in the field and work independently with practical and theoretical problem- solving be able to interpret, critically evaluate and use appropriate methods for research in an independent manner be able to locate, assess, and refer to information and professional HRM material and present this
Skills
possess advanced knowledge of HRM and specialized knowledge in fields such as organization, recruitment, payroll systems, participation and leadership be able to use relevant tools, techniques and forms of expression be able to apply knowledge in new areas within the HRM-field
General competence
be able to analyze relevant academic, professional and ethical issues regarding HRM be able to master self-study and master the subject area of expression and concepts be able to communicate regarding technical HRM issues, analysis and conclusions in the field, both for HRM specialists and the general public
Admission requirements
Higher Education Entrance Qualification
English language proficiency
View general admission and documentation requirements
Please refer to the Admission guidelines for Master in Social Science for information regarding the specialisation-specific admission requirements and ranking rules.
Career possibilities
View individual Master profiles (currently in Norwegian only)
Page 4 of 44 Further education
Successful completion of this master's degree programme qualifies candidates to apply for admission to the PhD programme at Nord University. It is recommended to complete the elective course SO313S Social Science Analysis.
Study abroad
Nord University has agreements with a number of institutions that may be relevant for studies abroad. For the students of Master in Social Sciences the most appropriate exchange period (semester) will be in the Spring semester of the first year of study. Contact your student advisor for more information.
Costs
No tuition fees.
Travel costs, and costs for semester registration and course literature apply.
Specific arrangements for recognition of prior learning
If the applicant does not fulfil the requirements for the Higher Education Entrance Qualification but has experience-based competence relevant to the field of study, he or she may apply for recognition of this competence in order to fulfil the admission.
Examination regulations, assessment and grading
The Norwegian system for grading and assessment using the letter grades A - F, in which A denotes the best/highest grade and F denotes "not passed". Work can also be assessed as "passed", "not passed", "approved" and "not approved".
Refer to applicable legislation, rules and regulations
Assessment methods
The study programme will be evaluated through various forms of examination and according to NOKUT´s regulations. Please see the course descriptions for more detailed information
Graduation requirements
Final graduation examinations for the study programme is the master thesis and oral examination (50 studiepoeng/ECTS).
Programme evaluation
The programme is evaluated via student questionnaire, as well as by the programme director. The evaluations form a part of the University's quality assurance system.
Qualifications requirements and regulations
Please refer to the applicable legislation, regulations and related guidelines.
Subject descriptions (20)
Page 5 of 44 Subject descriptions (20)
Qualitative and Quantitative and Methods I ME310S No special costs except semester registration fee and curriculum literature.
QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE AND METHODS I ME310S
ECTS Credits 10 Year of study 1st study year Ingrid Fylling Level Graduate Course location Bodø Course coordinator Course type Compulsory for the Faculty Faculty of Social Associate Professor Master in Social Sciences +47 75 51 74 26 Sciences and Master in Teaching language Norwegian [email protected] HRM / Elective Application deadline Start semester Autumn 2021
Course description
The course will give students experience in and in-depth knowledge of independent practical work with scientific methods. The course focuses in particular on how qualitative and quantitative methods can complement each other. The student will practice insight and skills in the design of social science studies and practical methodological work related to different phases in the research process. We will work with methodological design, formulation of issues and research questions. The research questions will be analyzed quantitatively using a completed data set, and qualitatively through interviews with fellow students. Work will also be done on analysis and interpretation of qualitative and quantitative data, with emphasis on simple quantitative analyzes, probability theory and statistical inference within quantitative methods and various analysis techniques within qualitative methods. Because the course is practically oriented with guidance and exercises, it is strongly recommended that students follow all teaching. Supervision normally takes place within the teaching / seminar time. No individual guidance or follow-up will be given to students who do not participate in the teaching program.
Costs
No special costs except semester registration fee and curriculum literature.
Learning outcomes
Knowledge and understanding
Have in-depth knowledge about the practical use of qualitative and quantitative methods as part of a research process Have knowledge about different research designs and ways of combining different strategies for gaining empirical data Know the main principles of probability theory and statistical inference
Skills
The student should on successful completion of the programme be able to: Develop a basic design for gathering empirical quantitative and qualitative data - Carry out methodological design from design to analysis - Interpret results from quantitative and qualitative analyses
General competence
Independently carry out gathering and analyses of empirical data, quantitative as well as qualitative Critically evaluate the different stages in a research process Give a report on a social science topic, using social science methods
Course type
Compulsory for the Master in Social Sciences and Master in HRM / Elective
Prerequisites
Qualified for a master programme Master i samfunnsvitenskap, Lektorutdanning i samfunnsfag or Master in HRM.
Page 6 of 44 Mode of delivery
Face-to-face
Teaching activities and methods
Lectures and seminars: led by the teacher
Recommended prior knowledge
Introduction to qualitative and quantitative methods in Social Sciences (ME118S or ME123S)
Permitted examination aids
Pen, pencil, ruler, bilingual dictionary and simple calculator.
Course evaluation
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.
Assessment and examinations
Portfolio assessment, grading scale A-E for pass, F for fail
Overlapping courses
ME301Sv1 Quantitative Methods - 5 study points. ME302Sv1 Qualitative methods - 5 study points. ME304Sv1 Qualitative Methods - 5 study points. ME305Sv1 Quantitative Methods - 5 study points. ME306Sv1 Quantitative and Qualitative Research Methods - 10 study points. ME320Sv1 Quantitative and Qualitative Methods I - 10 study points.
Page 7 of 44 Qualitative and quantitative methods II ME311S No costs except semester registration fee and course literature.
QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE METHODS II ME311S
ECTS Credits 10 Year of study 2nd study year Ingrid Fylling Level Graduate Course location Bodø Course coordinator Course type Compulsory for Faculty Faculty of Social Associate Professor Master in Social Sciences +47 75 51 74 26 Sciences (besides Teaching language Norwegian [email protected] specialization in Application deadline History) / Elective Start semester Autumn 2022
Course description
The course builds on ME310S Quantitative and qualitative Methods I, and provides students with more in-depth understanding about quantitative and qualitative methods as scientific tools for analysing social phenomena.
In quantitative methods the main focus will be on multivariate models, and in particular multivariate regression analysis. We also discuss the methodological assumptions underlying multivariate models, especially the assumptions which causal analyses are built on. In qualitative methods students are given a thorough presentation of the methodological and scientific foundation of qualitative analyses, using different qualitative studies as examples.
Costs
No costs except semester registration fee and course literature.
Learning outcomes
Knowledge and understanding
The student should be able to:
Have in-depth knowledge of key concepts in multivariate analysis Have knowledge of different understandings of causality and causal mechanisms in social science. Know the main themes in probability theory and statistical inference Have in-depth knowledge about the relationship between theory, scientific issues and qualitative methods Possess insight into various qualitative methods Have thorough knowledge of research ethics issues
Skills
The student should be able to:
Use their knowledge in probability theory and statistical inference to asess statistical significance of different research findings Interpret results from bivariate and multivariate regression analyses Analyse bivariate and trivariate cross tables by using causal models Apply methodological skills in implementing own research Formulate problem complexes using qualitative methods Choose a suitable method and use various methods to analyse qualitative data
General competence
The student should be able to:
Evaluate quantitative research by using their knowledge about validity and reliability Critically assess the methodological assumptions for using different multivariate analytical techniques Analyse relevant subject and research ethical issues in qualitative research Apply their knowledge and skills to carry out qualitative work tasks and projects Present qualitative subject relevant problem complexes, analyses, and conclusions
Page 8 of 44 Course type
Compulsory for Master in Social Sciences (besides specialization in History) / Elective
Prerequisites
Qualified for a master program on the faculty of social sciences and completed ME310S Quantitative and qualitative methods I
Mode of delivery
Face-to-face.
Teaching activities and methods
Lectures and seminars led by the teacher
Recommended prior knowledge
N/A
Permitted examination aids
Pencil, pen, ruler, simple calculator and Dictionary.
Course evaluation
Annual evaluations which are included in the university's quality assurance system
Assessment and examinations
Compound assessment, grading scale A-E for pass, F for fail Assessment task, comprises 0/100 of the grade, grading scale Approved - Not approved. Take-home examination, 1 weeks, comprises 100/100 of the grade, grading scale A-E for pass, F for fail.
Overlapping courses
ME301Sv1 Quantitative Methods - 5 study points. ME302Sv1 Qualitative methods - 5 study points. ME304Sv1 Qualitative Methods - 5 study points. ME305Sv1 Quantitative Methods - 5 study points. ME321Sv1 Qualitative and Quantitative Methods II - 10 study points. SOS5000v1 Supplementary module in social science research design, methods and analysis - 0 study points.
Page 9 of 44 Theory, method and historigraphy HI301S No costs except semester registration fee and course literature.
THEORY, METHOD AND HISTORIGRAPHY HI301S
ECTS Credits 10 Year of study 2nd study year Kjetil Ansgar Jakobsen Level Graduate Course location Bodø Course coordinator Course type Compulsory for the Faculty Faculty of Social Professor Master in Social Sciences +47 75 51 73 69 Science with Teaching language Norwegian [email protected] specialization in Application deadline History and for the Senior Teacher Education in Social Science. Elective course for all other specializations in the Master in Social Science (Norwegian programme). Start semester Autumn 2022
Course description
The course gives a thorough introduction to the theoretical and methodological questions that are central to history as a subject of professional study. Students will learn about the debates that have been formative for the profession. Historiography is an element of the course in which students will gain insight into the development of the science of history in Norway from the Norwegian Historical School of the 19th century up to the post-modernism of the current era. At the same time, emphasizing that the subject should not be seen in isolation, the influence of and relations with the social sciences over time are elucidated. Some of the literature will therefore span both the humanistic and the social scientific traditions.
Costs
No costs except semester registration fee and course literature.
Learning outcomes
Knowledge
Upon successful completion of this course, the student should have knowledge of
the development of history as a subject of enquiry in Norway and internationally from the Enlightenment until the present day Theoretical and methodological questions that have been and are central for the profession.
Abilities
Upon successful completion of this course, the student should
be able to discuss theoretical and methodological issues to take an independent stance on current questions concerning the theoretical and methodological parameters for historical research.
General competence
On successful completion of the course, students should
be able to access advanced theoretical literature view questions of professional theory in relation to the historical development of the profession
Page 10 of 44 Course type
Compulsory for the Master in Social Science with specialization in History and for the Senior Teacher Education in Social Science. Elective course for all other specializations in the Master in Social Science (Norwegian programme).
Prerequisites
In order to take this course, the student must admitted to the Master in Social Science with specialization in History, have completed the bachelor level courses at the Senior Teacher Education in Social Science with an average grade of C or be admitted to the Master in Social Science and working with a master's thesis that requires historical methodology and historiography. Students must have completed Methods part I (ME310S) to be admitted into the course.
Mode of delivery
Face-to-face.
Teaching activities and methods
Lectures and discussions based on the syllabus.
Recommended prior knowledge
Adequate knowledge of the English language to read and analyse texts in English.
Course evaluation
Annual evaluations which are included in the university´s quality assurance system.
Assessment and examinations
Portfolio, grading scale A-E for pass, F for fail
Overlapping courses
HI301S-001v1 Teori, metode og histografi - oppgave - 8 study points. HI301S-002v1 Teori, metode og histografi - muntlig eksamen - 2 study points. HI301S-001v1 Teori, metode og histografi - oppgave - 10 study points.
Page 11 of 44 Organization and Leadership OR301S No costs except semester registration fee and course literature
ORGANIZATION AND LEADERSHIP OR301S
ECTS Credits 10 Year of study 1st study year Gry Cathrin Brandser Level Graduate Course location Bodø Course coordinator Course type Compulsory for Faculty Faculty of Social Professor Master in HRM and Sciences +47 75 51 73 81 elective for the Master Teaching language Norwegian [email protected] in Social Science Application deadline Start semester Autumn 2021
Course description
The increasing importance of the role of leader in the wake of new ideological currencies and the implementation of new management instruments stands at the forefront of this course. Active leadership is expected, even in organizations which traditionally gives a limited space for managerial steering (bureaucratic and professional organizations). At the same time, enactment of the leader role appears more complex due to different and inconsistent goals, as well as employees who are more demanding with regard to job design and co-determination. Tensions and dilemmas pertaining to these changes, and how leaders try to handle these are central topics focused on in this course. Important topics are: New control/management regimes and professional organizations Leadership as something innate, learned or adaptive Possibilities and limitation of managerial steering in service-providing organizations Management, conflicts and the handling of conflicts Leadership, strategy and innovations
Costs
No costs except semester registration fee and course literature
Learning outcomes
Knowledge and understanding
Upon successful completion of the course the student should be able to document knowledge in the research literature referring to the designing of the role as manager in different organizational contexts
Skills
Display skills in approaching problems pertaining to leadership in an analytical way
General competence
Reflect critically about dilemmas and tensions occurring when performing the role as a leader
Course type
Compulsory for Master in HRM and elective for the Master in Social Science
Page 12 of 44 Prerequisites
Applicants must either fulfill one of the following criteria in order to qualify for admission to the course:
Relevant Bachelor's Degree with an average grade C or better which could qualify for admission to Master in Social Science (Norwegian version)
Bachelor degree of 3 years' duration (180 ECTS), equivalent to a Norwegian Bachelor degree, with an average grade of C, and a minimum of 2 years of relevant work experience.
Mode of delivery
Face-to-face
Teaching activities and methods
One week intensive teaching. Lectures and seminars: A combination of lectures and work with an examination paper (essay). We seek to involve students in their own learning. This applies to for instance the designing of their examination papers. Moreover, leaders in charge of a selected case organization are invited to the University, with the purpose of telling which kind of problems and challenges they have to deal with in everyday life, and to answer questions from the students. Usually, most of the students use what they learn about this organization, in combination with available information, as empirical resources for their reflections in the examination paper.
Recommended prior knowledge
N/A
Permitted examination aids
Pencil, pen, ruler, simple calculator and Dictionary.
Course evaluation
Annual evaluations which are included in the university\'s quality assurance system
Exam description
The examination consists of one assignment. The students themselves chooses the topic and the research question. There will be given academic supervision on the assignment during the week with session-based teaching. The exam can be written in either Norwegian or English.
Assessment and examinations
Written assignment, grading scale A-E for pass, F for fail
Overlapping courses
OR301S-001v2 Organization and Leadership - 10 study points. OR301S-001v2 Organization and Leadership - 5 study points. OR301S-002v1 Organization and Leadership - 5 study points.
Page 13 of 44 Social Planning and Public Health SAM5000 No costs beyond tuition and textbooks.
SOCIAL PLANNING AND PUBLIC HEALTH SAM5000
ECTS Credits 10 Year of study 1st study year Olof Andreas Stjernström Level Graduate Course location Levanger Course coordinator Course type Elective Faculty Faculty of Social Professor +47 74 11 21 96 Start semester Autumn 2021 Sciences Teaching language Norwegian [email protected] Application deadline
Costs
No costs beyond tuition and textbooks.
Course type
Elective
Prerequisites
Relevant Bachelor's Degree (or similar) for admission to the Master in Social Science (Norwegian version), with an average grade C or better.
Permitted examination aids
Pencil, pen, ruler, simple calculator and dictionary.
Assessment and examinations
Compound evaluation, grading scale A-E for pass, F for fail Compulsory attendance, comprises 0/100 of the grade, grading scale Approved - Not approved. Assessment task, comprises 0/100 of the grade, grading scale Approved - Not approved. Take-home examination, 30 hours, comprises 100/100 of the grade, grading scale A-E for pass, F for fail.
Page 14 of 44 Gender, ethnicities and equality - on inclusion and inequalities SOS5003
GENDER, ETHNICITIES AND EQUALITY - ON INCLUSION AND INEQUALITIES SOS5003
ECTS Credits 10 Year of study 1st study year Anne-Jorunn Berg Level Graduate Course location Course coordinator Course type Faculty Faculty of Social Professor +47 75 51 75 62 Start semester Autumn 2021 Sciences Teaching language Norwegian [email protected] Application deadline
Course description
Gender and ethnicity are two key phenomena for understanding struggle for justice and equality in today's Norway as well as internationally. Issues of gender, ethnicity, diversity and gender equality touch on key challenges in several fields of knowledge. The course provides insight into research based in the humanities and social sciences which offer to meet such challenges. Further, the course will provide students with an overview of key theoretical traditions in the field of gender and ethnicity. The course presents new empirical research on gender and ethnicity and gender equality and provides an introduction to the use of analytical tools to understand diversity and (in)equality-creating processes.
Assessment and examinations
Compound evaluation, grading scale A-E for pass, F for fail Assessment task - presentation, comprises 0/100 of the grade, grading scale Approved - Not approved. Take-home examination individual - 3 days, 3 days, comprises 100/100 of the grade, grading scale A-E for pass, F for fail.
Page 15 of 44 Hålogaland's history from chiefly judges to province HI305S No costs except semester registration fee and course literature.
HÅLOGALAND'S HISTORY FROM CHIEFLY JUDGES TO PROVINCE HI305S
ECTS Credits 10 Year of study 1st study year Level Graduate Course location Bodø Course type Elective for the Master Faculty Faculty of Social in Social Science. Sciences Compulsory for the Teaching language Norwegian senior teacher Application deadline programme. Start semester Autumn 2021
Course description
The course comprises central topics from the history of Hálogaland, which are drawn from the early Middle Ages until the 16th century. The topics could be derived from political history, social history, economic history and population history. The aim of the course is also to understand the history of North Norway in a national and international context. The content and syllabus will be defined in relation to ongoing research in at the university.
Costs
No costs except semester registration fee and course literature.
Learning outcomes
Knowledge
The students should attain broad knowledge on central topics in older North Norwegian history and updated knowledge on the research that is going on in the field. Insight in the historiographical development is also required.
Understanding
Students should be able to assess historical sources and literature connected with the topics
General competence
On successful completion of the course students should be able to access advanced academic literature, and to be able to review academic work critically as well as to mediate such work at an advanced level.
Course type
Elective for the Master in Social Science. Compulsory for the senior teacher programme.
Page 16 of 44 Prerequisites
In order to take this course, the student must have:
A relevant Bachelor's Degree with an average grade C or better which could qualify for admission to Master in Social Science (Norwegian version)
or
have completed the bachelor level courses at the senior teacher programme with an average grade of C.
Mode of delivery
Face to face.
Teaching activities and methods
Lectures and seminars.
Recommended prior knowledge
Not applicable.
Course evaluation
Annual evaluations which are included in the university's quality assurance system.
Exam description
Home exam one week, 10-15 pages
Assessment and examinations
Take-home examination, 1 weeks, grading scale A-E for pass, F for fail
Overlapping courses
HI302Sv1 Themes from History of North Norway - 10 study points.
Course literature
Book
Holberg, Eirin og Merete Røskaft, Håløygriket, Nordlandshistoria, bind 1. Før 1600, Fagbokforlaget 2015. s. 97-110, 145-469 (337s)
Compendium
Litteratur
Bertelsen, Reidar, ¿Vágar, en kortlevd by eller et urbant fiskevær?¿, i Brendalsmo, Jan, Eliassen, Finn-Einar og Terje Gansum (red.), Den urbane underskog, Strandsteder, utvekslingssteder og småbyer i vikingtid, middelalder og tidlig nytid, Interface Media AS, 2009. s.199-211 (12s)
Bjørgo, Narve, ¿Vågastemna i mellomalderen¿ i Hamarspor, eit festskrift til Lars Hamre, Universitetsforlaget, 1982. s. 45-60 (15s)
Bratrein, Håvard Dahl, ¿Skjøttebåter og leidangsskip i Nord¿Norge¿, Acta Borealia 1.1 (1984). s. 27-37 (10s)¿
Hagen, Rune Blix, ¿«Ingen udediske mennesker skal stå til troende» Lagmannsdømming i nordnorske trolldomssaker 1647-1680¿, i Heimen, Bind 52, nr.2/2015, (2015). s. 148-168 (21s)
Page 17 of 44 Hansen, Lars Ivar, ¿Sami Fisheries in the Pre-Modern Era: Household Sustenance and Market Relations¿, Acta Borealia 23, no. 1 (2006). s. 56-80. (24s)
Hansen, Lars Ivar, ¿The successive integration of Hålogaland and Finnm¿rk into the realm of the king of Norway¿, i Imsen, Steinar (red.), Rex Insularum, The King of Norway and his `Skattlands¿ as a Political System c. 1260 ¿ c. 1450, Fagbokforlaget, 2014. s. 347 ¿ 369 (22s)
Hansen, Lars Ivar og Bjørnar Olsen, Samenes historie fram til 1750, Cappelen Akademisk Forlag, Cappelen Akademisk forlag, 2004. s. 234-247, 261- 284, 298-315 (57s)
Holberg, Eirin, kap. 5 ¿Yngre Jernalder 600-1030¿, Lenge før byen. Bodøs historie, Bind 1: Fram til 1816, Tapir akademisk forlag, 2009. s. 144-187 (43s)
Høgetveit Berg, Sigrun, ¿The Influence of the reformation on Regligious Practice in the North¿, i The Protracted Reformation in Northern Norway. Vol. 2: Towards a Protestant North, Wehrhahn Verlag, 2016. s. 19-46 (27s)
Hutchinson, Alan, ¿Markebosettingene i pitesamisk område, Sør-Salten - alder og oppkomst¿, i Från kust til kyst, Ahpegattest ahpegaddaj. Møter, miljø og migrasjon i pitesamisk område, Orkana Forlag, 2015. s. 51-83 (32s)
Hutchinson, Alan, kap. 19 ¿Nord-Norge i krisens tegn¿, i Alf Ragnar Nielssen (red.) Fangstmenn, fiskerbønder og værfolk Norges kyst- og fiskerihistorie, bind I, fram til 1720, Fagbokforlaget, 2014. s. 425-447 (22s)
Kiil, Alf, Da bøndene seilte - Bygdefarsbrukets historie i Nordlandene, Messel, 1993: s. 24-48, 73-83 (34s)
Nielssen, Alf Ragnar, Landnåm fra nord - utvandringa fra det nordlige Norge til Island i vikingtid, Orkana Forlag, 2012. s. 66-94 (28s)
Nielssen, Alf Ragnar, ¿Norwegian fisheries, c. 1100¿1850¿, i Starkey, David J., and Ingo Heidbrink, (red.), A history of the North Atlantic fisheries, Hauschild, 1, 2009. s. 83-122. (39s)
Nielsen, Alf Ragnar, Kap. 14 ¿Fiskeriøkonomien styrkes og jektefarta til Bergen oppstår¿ og kap 16 ¿Livet i fiskeværene på 1500-tallet¿, i Alf Ragnar Nielssen (red.) Fangstmenn, fiskerbønder og værfolk Norges kyst- og fiskerihistorie, bind I, fram til 1720, Fagbokforlaget, 2014. s. 321-335, 357-377 (34s)
Tveit, Miriam. ¿Integrasjon gjennom lovgivning? Rettsresepsjon i Hålogaland 1100-1500¿, Heimen, 2/15 (2015). s. 134-144 (10s)
Totalt 430 sider
Kilder
Jordanes, om Scandza, i Getica, fra 500-tallet, i The Gothic History of Jordanes in English Version: With an Introduction and Commentary. Princeton University Press, 1915, s.55-57 (3s)
Paulus Diaconus, Historia langobardorum, fra 790-tallet, i Foulke, William Dudley, (overs.), History of the Lombards by Paul the Deacon, University of Pennesylvania Press, 1907, s. 1-11 (12s)
¿Ottars beretning¿, fra 890-tallet, oversatt av Arnulf Sandved etter Bately, Jane, The Old English Orosius, 1980, trykt i NOU 1984: 18 Om samenes rettsstilling, s. 643-644 (2s)
Historia Norvegiae, datert rundt 1160-tallet, oversatt av Astrid Salvesen 1969, trykt i NOU 1984: 18 Om samenes rettsstilling, s. 644-647 (3s)
¿Om Skreifiske, om tiund og om finner¿, Håkon Mangnussons rettarbot for Hålogaland fra 1313, omsett av Gudmund Sandvik, trykt i NOU 1984: 18 Om samenes rettsstilling, s. 647 (1.s)
¿Fredstraktat og grenseskil mellom Noreg og Russland¿, datert 1320-30-tallet, omsett av Gudmund Sandvik NOU 1984: 18 Om samenes rettsstilling, s. 648 (1s)
Adam av Bremen, Om Norge og om øyene i verdenshavet, datert rundt 1070-tallet, i Beretningen om Hamburg stift, erkebiskopenes bedrifter og øyrikene i Norden, overs. av Bjørg Tosterud Danielsen og Anne Katrine Frihagen, Aschehoug, 1993, 210-218. (9s.)
Soga om Raud den Rame: Finnes oversatt under Holberg, Eirin, kap. 5 «Yngre Jernalder 600-1030», Bodøs historie bind 1, Tapir akademisk forlag, 2009, s. 163-165
¿Om leidang¿, Skipan fra kong Håkon Magnusson til Hålogaland 1315, Tønsberg (R936-937-938), i Regesta Norvegica III, Kjeldeskriftfondet 1983, s. 288 (1s)
Pietro Querinis beretning, omsett av Marie Aalen, i Helge Wold, I paradisets første krets, Cappelen forlag, 1991, s. 139-144 (6s)
Page 18 of 44 Reading cource for History (self-chosen reading list) HI318S No costs except semester registration fee and course literature.
READING COURCE FOR HISTORY (SELF-CHOSEN READING LIST) HI318S
ECTS Credits 10 Year of study 1st study year Level Graduate Course location Bodø Course type Elective course Faculty Faculty of Social Start semester Spring 2022 Sciences Teaching language English and Norwegian Application deadline
Course description
The student chooses, in conjunction with the tutor, a syllabus with scholarly historical literature of 800 pages related to the theme of the planned master thesis. The syllabus shall be discursive research literature and should include differing perspectives on the theme. Literature which will be particularly central to the thesis may not be included in the syllabus. Instruction is given as individual guidance.
Costs
No costs except semester registration fee and course literature.
Learning outcomes
Knowledge
The student should gain knowledge of how an academic research debate is conducted in differing types of academic literature. The student should gain knowledge of how to find relevant and representative research literature.
Skills
The student should be able to plan and undertake a search for relevant, representative and up-to-date research literature.
General competence
The student should be able to comprehend new topics and mediate academic insight in a reflected and effective way.
Course type
Elective course
Prerequisites
In order to take this course, the student must qualifies for Master in Social Science (Norwegian version), with a minimum grade of C.
Mode of delivery
Face-to-face
Page 19 of 44 Teaching activities and methods
Individual tutorials
Permitted examination aids
Pencil, pen, rular, simple calculator and dictionary.
Course evaluation
Annual evaluations which are included in the university´s quality assurance system.
Assessment and examinations
Presentation - individual, 20 minutes, grading scale A-E for pass, F for fail
Overlapping courses
HI318LSv1 Self-chosen literature study for Senior teacher education in social science with specialisation in history - 10 study points.
Course literature
Approved self-chosen reading list.
Page 20 of 44 Reputation management and reputation repair HR303S No costs except semester registration fee and course literature
REPUTATION MANAGEMENT AND REPUTATION REPAIR HR303S
ECTS Credits 10 Year of study 1st study year Level Graduate Course location Bodo Course type Compulsory for Faculty Faculty of Social Master in HRM (90 Sciences ECTS). Elective course Teaching language Norwegian in Master in Social Application deadline Science. Start semester Spring 2022
Course description
The course includes the following topics:
Reputation as concept and phenomenon Organizational identity Strategies to manage and defend reputation Reputation management as auto-communication Communication media Challenges and paradoxes
The course is suitable for managers and personnel working with information, communication and HRM in companies, public organizations, as well as in cultural institutions. The goal is to provide students with knowledge about reputation as a concept and phenomenon and about why today's organizations are concerned about their reputation, strategies for reputation management, strategies for defending the organizational reputation, as well as some of the challenges and paradoxes of reputation management etc.
Costs
No costs except semester registration fee and course literature
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the course the student should be able to:
Knowledge:
Understand the relationship between organizational identity, the external communication of an organization and the environments perception of the organization, as well as the challenges of strategic reputation management and defense.
Skills:
Analyze critically identity expressions, communication channels and strategies for reputation defense.
General competence:
Discuss and arrange for reputation analysis, projects and strategies
Course type
Compulsory for Master in HRM (90 ECTS). Elective course in Master in Social Science.
Page 21 of 44 Prerequisites
Applicants must either fulfill one of the following criteria in order to qualify for admission to the course: Relevant Bachelor's Degree with an average grade C or better which could qualify for admission to Master in Social Science (Norwegian version) Bachelor degree of 3 years' duration (180 ECTS), equivalent to a Norwegian Bachelor degree, with an average grade of C, and a minimum of 2 years of relevant work experience.
Mode of delivery
Face to face
Teaching activities and methods
Lectures and seminars.
Recommended prior knowledge
None
Permitted examination aids
Pencil, pen, ruler, simple calculator and Dictionary.
Course evaluation
Annual evaluations which are included in the university\'s quality assurance system
Exam description
Written taken home exam over 14 days. Students may write individually or in pair.
Assessment and examinations
Take-home examination, 14 days, grading scale A-E for pass, F for fail
Overlapping courses
HR303Sv2 Reputation management and reputation repair - 10 study points.
Course literature
The required reading list will be published by mid June in the foregoing semester.
Page 22 of 44 Social Science Analysis SO313S No costs beyond tuition and textbooks
SOCIAL SCIENCE ANALYSIS SO313S
ECTS Credits 10 Year of study 1st study year Jonathan Quetzal Tritter Level Graduate Course location Bodø Course coordinator Course type Elective course Faculty Faculty of Social Professor +4774022821 Start semester Spring 2022 Sciences Teaching language English and [email protected] Norwegian Application deadline
Course description
The course provides students with a thorough understanding of the links between social theory and methods. The course gives a thorough introduction to research design and various forms of social analyses. The course provides students with the skills necessary to plan and to carry out an independent research project and disseminate its outcome.
Costs
No costs beyond tuition and textbooks
Learning outcomes
Knowledge:
Students
Has thorough knowledge about theory of social sciences and methodology Has advanced knowledge about research design Has thorough knowledge about the relationship between concepts, theories, hypotheses and models in social science Has advanced knowledge about different types of social science analyses
Skills:
Students
Can analyse critically existing theories, methods and interpretations within social sciences and work independently with theoretical and methodological problems. Can use relevant methods for a given research question Can independently carry out a limited research design and plan a research project. Can accomplish different forms of social analyses
General Knowledge
Students
Can analyse critically ethical dilemmas in social science and research Can apply theoretical knowledge in the planning and completing of an independent empirical study Can plan and accomplish a social science analysis relevant to specific data Can analyse critically methodological and analytical research choice Can communicate advanced theory and theoretical arguments orally and in writing
Course type
Elective course
Page 23 of 44 Prerequisites
Relevant bachelor to qualify for Master in Social Science (Norwegian version), Master in HRM, Master in Health Promotion, with an average grade C. .
Mode of delivery
Lectures and seminars
Teaching activities and methods
Lectures, self-study and seminar work
Recommended prior knowledge
N/A
Permitted examination aids
Pencil, pen, rular, simple calculator and dictionary.
Course evaluation
Annual evaluations which are included in the university´s quality assurance system.
Assessment and examinations
Take-home examination, individual, maximum 11-12 pages , 1 weeks, grading scale A-E for pass, F for fail
Overlapping courses
SOS5000v1 Supplementary module in social science research design, methods and analysis - 0 study points.
Page 24 of 44 Late modernity, Self, Health & Illness SOS5004
LATE MODERNITY, SELF, HEALTH & ILLNESS SOS5004
ECTS Credits 10 Year of study 1st study year Hilde Berit Moen Level Graduate Course location Course coordinator Course type Faculty Faculty of Social Associate Professor +47 75 51 73 49 Start semester Spring 2022 Sciences Teaching language Norwegian [email protected] Application deadline
Assessment and examinations
Take- home examination, individual, 10 days, grading scale A-E for pass, F for fail
Page 25 of 44 (Specialization - Human Resource Management) Innovation in the service sector OR335S No costs except semester registration fee and course literature
INNOVATION IN THE SERVICE SECTOR OR335S
ECTS Credits 10 Year of study 1st study year Maja Nilssen Level Graduate Course location Bodø Course coordinator Course type Compulsory for Faculty Faculty of Social Associate Professor Master in Human Sciences +47 75 51 76 38 Resource Management Teaching language Norwegian [email protected] and Master in Social Application deadline Science with specialization in HRM. Start semester Autumn 2021
Course description
To an increasing extent, organizations in both private and public sector are confronted with expectations on being innovative, being open for changes and being creative. In private sector the discourse is much about competitive advantages and expectations linked to this. In public sector these expectations take the form of reform elements and governance and management discourses. In both private and public sector concepts such as "lean", "co-creation", "innovation leadership", and "social entrepreneurship" is frequently used, however what is the content of these concepts or discourses? And what is the drivers behind the expectations on innovations? Coming to public sector some scholars point to scarcity, other argue that the problems one is dealing with have become increasingly complex. However, these expectations on innovation can also root in internal characteristics, for instance that organizations or leaders need to comply with their environments or portray themselves as proactive. We will also investigate the public sector’s role for businesses innovations activities.
The main aim of the course is to reflect on the expectations about innovation in public and private sector, what these expectations mean in practical life, and how potentials, challenges and problems is related to different types of innovations. In addition, the course will introduce the concepts and provide knowledge about how organizational characteristics might influence on organizations capacity to become creative and innovative.
Costs
No costs except semester registration fee and course literature Read more about privacy at Nord University and use of cookies on this website.
Learning outcomes
Knowledge
Upon successful completion of the course the student should be able to document knowledge in important issues and approaches in studying innovations in public and private sector
Skills
To critically reflect on the problems and challenges pertaining to the implementation of innovation projects in public and private sector.
General competence
To be better prepared in dealing with practical challenges of participating in innovative processes. The ambition is to strengthen their skills in creative problem solving
Course type
Compulsory for Master in Human Resource Management and Master in Social Science with specialization in HRM.
Page 26 of 44 Prerequisites
Applicants must either fulfill one of the following criteria in order to qualify for admission to the course: have a Bachelor or Cand.mag and must have passed exams for a minimum of 80 ECTS credits in social science courses at bachelor level in fields as Organization, Management, HRM, Business administration, Psychology, Political science, International relations, Sociology, Social anthropology, Social work, Pedagogy, Geography, Criminology and Development studies. A minimum of 20 ECTS credits of the social science subjects must derive from specialization. In addition a minimum of 20 ECTS credits must belong to the following fields of study: HRM, Public Policy, Public Administration or Organizational studies. Research methods, Ex.phil and Ex.fak are not considered to be among the 80 ECTS credits in social science courses. The 80 ETCS within the field of social science will have to have a minimum grade of C. have a Bachelor degree of 3 years' duration (180 ECTS), equivalent to a Norwegian Bachelor degree, with an average grade of C, and a minimum of 2 years of relevant work experience.
Mode of delivery
Face-to-face
Teaching activities and methods
The course is given during one-week intensive teaching lectures and seminars. The course is a combination of lectures, groupwork with a case, reading of the mandatory literature and an examination paper (essay). We seek to involve students in their own learning process. A leader in charge of a selected case organization is invited to the University, giving a lecture on the kind of problems and challenges they deal with in everyday life, and to answer questions from the students. The students shall, in groups, based on the mandatory literature and lectures give solutions to the case organization. The students do design their essays (examination paper), within the theme innovation in service. Often the students use the case organization as empirical resources for their reflections in the examination paper as a base for their essay.
Permitted examination aids
Pencil, pen, ruler, simple calculator and Dictionary.
Course evaluation
Annual evaluations which are included in the university's quality assurance system
Exam description
The examination consists of one assignment, an essay. The students choose the topic and the research question with in the broad theme ‘innovation in services’. There will be given academic supervision on the assignment during the week with session-based teaching. The exam can be written either in Norwegian or English.
Assessment and examinations
Written assignment, grading scale A-E for pass, F for fail
Page 27 of 44 (Specialization - Human Resource Management) Human Resource Management HR305S No costs except semester registration fee and course literature.
HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT HR305S
ECTS Credits 20 Year of study 1st study year Anne Kamilla Lund Level Graduate Course location Bodø Course coordinator Course type Compulsoryfor Master Faculty Faculty of Social Associate Professor in Human Resource Sciences +47 75 51 76 92 Management and for Teaching language Norwegian [email protected] Master in Social Application deadline Science with specialization in HRM. Start semester Spring 2022
Course description
The following topics are covered on this course: What is HR / HRM? Developments, theories and perspectives Strategic HRM as a tool to promote achievement in line with the company's overall strategy Salary, wage negotiations and reward systems as part of HRM strategies Human resources management and participation systems in a modern worklife Recruitment strategies, personnel selection and management of staff turnover Working with organizational climate Communication and information activities Personnel and management development in practice (team and team development, problem solving seminar)
Costs
No costs except semester registration fee and course literature.
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the course the student should have:
Knowledge and understanding:
Provide participants with insight into key topics relevant to the work of human resources field. Learn about how HRM is an independent field of study through the presentation and discussion of key theories. Insight into how HRM is an increasing part of the general management tasks and how HRM is part of the overall business management in organizations
Skills:
The expertise to identify HRM as an important part of organizations' activities at strategic and operational levels. Skill in implementing HRM-measures in running their own organization
General competence:
Be able to analyze relevant academic, professional and ethical issues related to the field of HRM
Course type
Compulsoryfor Master in Human Resource Management and for Master in Social Science with specialization in HRM.
Page 28 of 44 Prerequisites
Applicants must either fulfill one of the following criteria in order to qualify for admission to the course:
have a Bachelor or Cand.mag and must have passed exams corresponding to a minimum of 80 ECTS within the field of social science at bachelor level, including advanced courses corresponding to at least 20 ECTS. Social science research methods, Ex.phil and Ex.fac are not considered among the 80 ECTS in Social science courses. Applicants needs to have passed a minimum of 20 ECTS in the field of HRM, leadership or organization.
have a Bachelor degree of 3 years' duration (180 ECTS), equivalent to a Norwegian Bachelor degree, with an average grade of C, and a minimum of 2 years of relevant work experience.
Mode of delivery
Lectures
Teaching activities and methods
Session-based teaching.
Recommended prior knowledge
N/A
Permitted examination aids
Pencil, pen, ruler, simple calculator and dictionary.
Course evaluation
Annual evaluations which are included in the university's quality assurance system
Assessment and examinations
Take-home examination, 2 weeks, grading scale A-E for pass, F for fail
Overlapping courses
HR300Sv1 Human Resource Management - 20 study points.
Page 29 of 44 (Specialization - International relations) International Politics in the High North PO304S The course provides knowledge about the main theories of International Relations (IR) and enable the student to apply these to the study of contemporary issues in the High North. No costs except semester registration fee and course literature.
INTERNATIONAL POLITICS IN THE HIGH NORTH PO304S
ECTS Credits 10 Year of study 1st study year Torbjørn Pedersen Level Graduate Course location Bodø Course coordinator Course type Concentration course. Faculty Faculty of Social Professor Compulsory in the Sciences +47 75 51 73 89 Master in Social Teaching language Norwegian [email protected] Science with Application deadline concentration in International Relations. Start semester Autumn 2021
Course description
The purpose of the course is to provide knowledge about the main theories of International Relations (IR) and enable the student to apply these to the study of contemporary issues in the High North.
Theoretical perspectives include realism, liberalism and social theories, which will be related to inter-state challenges as well as to international cooperation in the north. Issues to be covered include foreign policy and security questions related to Svalbard, overlapping continental shelf claims in the Arctic Ocean, natural resources, the freedoms of navigation, and Russia, as well as cooperation through the Arctic Council, the Barents Euro-Arctic Council and the joint Russo-Norwegian fisheries management.
The relevance of the Law of the Sea is a key issue in this course.
Costs
No costs except semester registration fee and course literature.
Learning outcomes
By the end the course, the student will be able to:
Knowledge
Understand the key assumptions of key International Relations (IR) theoretical perspectives Understand and apply key terms and concepts from International Relations (IR) Theory Have knowledge about contemporary issues in inter-state relations in the North
Skills
Discuss the application and viability of IR theory assumptions
General competence
Reflect on the relationship between international law and politics Analyze contemporary inter-state relations in the High North by the use of IR theories.
Page 30 of 44 Course type
Concentration course. Compulsory in the Master in Social Science with concentration in International Relations.
Mode of delivery
Face-to-face
Teaching activities and methods
On campus lectures and seminars
Recommended prior knowledge
Basic knowledge in international relations.
Permitted examination aids
Pencil, pen, ruler, simple calculator and Dictionary.
Course evaluation
Annual evaluations which are included in the university\'s quality assurance system
Exam description
Home examination. The exam can be written in Norwegian or English.
Assessment and examinations
Compound evaluation, grading scale A-E for pass, F for fail Assessment task - presentation, comprises 0/100 of the grade, grading scale Approved - Not approved. Take- home examination, individual, 1 weeks, comprises 100/100 of the grade, grading scale A-E for pass, F for fail.
Overlapping courses
PO304S-001v1 Politics and Regimes in the High North - 10 study points. PO304S-001v1 Politics and Regimes in the High North - 3 study points. PO304S-002v1 Politics and Regimes in the High North - 7 study points.
Course literature
Hønneland, Geir (2012) Arktiske utfordringer, Kristiansand: Høyskoleforlaget (130 sider)
Heier, Tormod and Anders Kjølberg (eds.) (2015) Norge og Russland. Sikkerhetspolitiske utfordringer i nordområdene. Oslo: Universitetsforlaget. (208 sider)
Viotti, Paul R. og Mark V. Kauppi (2012), International Relations Theory (5th ed): Kap 1, 2, 3 & 6. Boston: Pearson. (220 sider)
COMPENDIUM: ¿Politikk og regimer i Nordområdene, våren 2018»
Page 31 of 44 (Specialization - International relations) International Integration and Disintegration STA5001 The purpose of the course is to give the student knowledge about structures and processes that strengthen or undermine international cooperation. No costs except semester registration fee and course litterature.
INTERNATIONAL INTEGRATION AND DISINTEGRATION STA5001
ECTS Credits 10 Year of study 1st study year Bjørn Olav Haram Knutsen Level Graduate Course location Bodø Course coordinator Course type Concentration Faculty Faculty of Social Associate Professor course. Compulsory Sciences [email protected] course in the MASAMF Teaching language Norwegian concentration Internati Application deadline onal Relations. Start semester Spring 2022
Course description
The purpose of the course is to give the student knowledge about structures and processes that strengthen or undermine international cooperation. In Part I, the course covers various integration theories and explores drivers of trans-border cooperation and interdependence. In Part II, the course examines factors that undermine international cooperation and integration, including anti-globalism, nationalism, and the proliferation of hybrid warfare.
Costs
No costs except semester registration fee and course litterature.
Learning outcomes
By the end of the course, the student will be able to:
Knowledge
Present, recount and explain key theories and concepts relevant to the analysis of international integration and disintegration Describe and summarize contemporary examples of international integration and disintegration
Skills
Apply an academic form and academic concepts to an analysis of international integration and disintegration processes and structures
General competence
Discuss and reflect on the structures and processes that promote and undermine international integration Apply relevant theories to understand these structures and processes Discuss and reflect on how contemporary disintegrating processes affect Norway's security
Course type
Concentration course. Compulsory course in the MASAMF concentration International Relations.
Page 32 of 44 Teaching activities and methods
On-campus lectures and seminars.
Recommended prior knowledge
The student must have been introduced to basic International Relations Theory in previous courses on a bachelor or master level (PO304S International Politics in the High North suffices).
Assessment and examinations
Compound evaluation, grading scale A-E for pass, F for fail Assessment task - presentation, comprises 0/100 of the grade, grading scale Approved - Not approved. Take-home examination, 1 weeks, comprises 100/100 of the grade, grading scale A-E for pass, F for fail.
Page 33 of 44 (Specialization - International relations) Great Powers and the New World Order STA5002 The purpose of the course is to give the student knowledge about international stability and conflict, as well as how shifts in the balances of powers among the Great Powers impact national security. No costs expect semester registration fee and course litterature.
GREAT POWERS AND THE NEW WORLD ORDER STA5002
ECTS Credits 10 Year of study 1st study year Torbjørn Pedersen Level Graduate Course location Course coordinator Course type Concentration course. Faculty Faculty of Social Professor Compulsory course in Sciences +47 75 51 73 89 the MASAMF Teaching language Norwegian [email protected] concentration Application deadline International Relations. Start semester Spring 2022
Course description
The purpose of the course is to give the student knowledge about the structural conditions for international stability and conflict, as well as how shifts in the balances of powers among the Great Powers impact Norway's national security. The course will provide advanced knowledge about key International System theories. It will also provide knowledge about the contemporary global and regional roles of the Great Powers, e.g. the United States, China, Russia, and the European Union. At the end of the course, the student should be able to reflect on how structural changes affect Norway and the High North.
Costs
No costs expect semester registration fee and course litterature.
Learning outcomes
By the end of this course, the student will be able to:
Knowledge
Present, recount and explain key theories and concepts applied in the analysis of Great Powers and the World Order Describe and summarize the regional and global status of the Great Powers with different understandings of power
Skills
Apply an academic language and concepts in an analysis of the contemporary World Order
General competence
Discuss and reflect on how changes in power relations in the contemporary world affect international stability Apply relevant theories in an analysis of contemporary power politics Discuss how changes in the balance of powers affect Norway's national security.
Course type
Concentration course. Compulsory course in the MASAMF concentration International Relations.
Page 34 of 44 Teaching activities and methods
On-campus lectures and seminars.
Assessment and examinations
Compound evaluation, grading scale A-E for pass, F for fail Assessment task - presentation, comprises 0/100 of the grade, grading scale Approved - Not approved. Take-home examination, 1 weeks, comprises 100/100 of the grade, grading scale A-E for pass, F for fail.
Page 35 of 44 (Specialization - Social Work) Social work ethics and values SOA5000 No costs except semester fee and course literature.
SOCIAL WORK ETHICS AND VALUES SOA5000
ECTS Credits 10 Year of study 1st study year Jan-Kåre Breivik Level Graduate Course location Bodø Course coordinator Course type Compulsory. Faculty Faculty of Social Professor +4774022729 Start semester Autumn 2021 Sciences Teaching language Norwegian [email protected] Application deadline
Costs
No costs except semester fee and course literature.
Course type
Compulsory.
Prerequisites
Relevant bachelor degree in Social Work or similar, with an average grade of C or better.
Recommended prior knowledge
Knowledge of social work in practice.
Permitted examination aids
Pencil, pen, ruler, simple calculator and dictionary.
Assessment and examinations
Compound evaluation, grading scale A-E for pass, F for fail Assessment task, comprises 0/100 of the grade, grading scale Approved - Not approved. Written assignment - maximum 8 Pages, comprises 100/100 of the grade, grading scale A-E for pass, F for fail.
Overlapping courses
SA370Sv1 Social Work Theories - 10 study points.
Page 36 of 44 (Specialization - Sociology) Sociological Theory SOS5001 No costs except semester fee and course literature.
SOCIOLOGICAL THEORY SOS5001
ECTS Credits 10 Year of study 1st study year Trude Karine Olaug Gjernes Level Graduate Course location Bodø Course coordinator Course type Compulsory. Faculty Faculty of Social Professor +47 75 51 74 36 Start semester Autumn 2021 Sciences Teaching language Norwegian [email protected] Application deadline
Costs
No costs except semester fee and course literature.
Course type
Compulsory.
Prerequisites
Bachelor or Cand.mag .included no less than 80 ECTS points in sociology. 20 ECTS of the 80 ECTS in sociology have to be a specialization on a 200- level. The 80 ETCS in sociology will have to have a minimum grade of C.
Teaching activities and methods
Lectures and seminars.
Recommended prior knowledge
N/A
Exam description
Coursework requirement.
Take-home exam, 1 week.
The exam can be written either in Norwegian or English. 12-15 pages
Assessment and examinations
Home examination - individual, 12-15 pages, 7 days, grading scale A-E for pass, F for fail
Overlapping courses
SO340Sv1 Contemporary Sociological Theory and Analysis - 10 study points.
Page 37 of 44 Page 38 of 44 (Specialization - Sociology) Socioloy of Welfare and Environment SOS5002 No costs except semester fee and course literature.
SOCIOLOY OF WELFARE AND ENVIRONMENT SOS5002
ECTS Credits 20 Year of study 1st study year Ingrid Fylling Level Graduate Course location Bodø Course coordinator Course type Compulsory Faculty Faculty of Social Associate Professor +47 75 51 74 26 Start semester Spring 2022 Sciences Teaching language Norwegian [email protected] Application deadline
Course description
The course is equally divided between the Sociology of Welfare and Environmental Sociology.
The sociology of welfare seeks to explore different understandings of welfare, welfare state and welfare society, and how sociological approaches may be used in analyses of the development and maintenance of welfare states as well as their contemporary challenges. The historical development of these state models as well as their organization and financial models will be discussed. As will the situations of individuals and social groups. Social and health related inequality within welfare states will also be addressed.
The part of the course concentrating on environmental sociology will explore historical and contemporary national and global environmental and climate challenges. The aim is to demonstrate and critically debate how sociological approaches may be applied in analyses of challenges resulting from different types of environmental and climate politics. Individual and social group attitudes towards environmental challenges will also be presented and discussed.
Costs
No costs except semester fee and course literature.
Page 39 of 44 Learning outcomes
Knowledge
The candidate will:
Have a broad knowledge of welfare and environmental sociology. Identify different theories and themes Be able to accounts for the cental concepts and theories Know how theories and concepts have been applied in analysis of welfare and environemtal and climate studies Have knowledge of the subject history and development of these two topics
Skills
The candidate will:
be able to apply central theories and concepts to sociological analysis and debates be able to summaraize, analyze and debate central issues within welfare and environmental sociology be able to present welfare and envirmnmmental sociological approaches and perspectives orally and in writing apply sociological thinking in debates of the the two topics
General competence
The student will:
Have knowledge of relevant welfare and environmental sociological theories and approaches Will be able to interpret and present the relevant theoretical perpectives and concepts Will be able to reflect on and critically debate approaches and analysis within the two topics Will be able to understand how sociological approaches and concepts can be applied analytically within welfare and environmental sociology
Course type
Compulsory
Prerequisites
Bachelor or Cand.mag .included no less than 80 ECTS points in sociology. 20 ECTS of the 80 ECTS in sociology have to be a specialization on a 200- level. The 80 ETCS in sociology will have to have a minimum grade of C.
Teaching activities and methods
Lectures, net-based lectures, and seminars.
Recommended prior knowledge
SOS5001 Contemporary Sociological Theory
Permitted examination aids
Pencil, pen, ruler, simple calculator and dictionary.
Exam description
Take home exam, 10 days. The exam can be written in either Norwegian or English.
Assessment and examinations
Take- home examination, individual, 10 days, grading scale A-E for pass, F for fail
Page 40 of 44 Overlapping courses
SO340Sv1 Contemporary Sociological Theory and Analysis - 20 study points.
Page 41 of 44 Master´s Thesis SO330S No costs except semester registration fee and course literature
MASTER´S THESIS SO330S
ECTS Credits 50 Year of study 2nd study year Anne-Jorunn Berg Level Graduate Course location Bodø Course coordinator Course type Comulsory Faculty Faculty of Social Professor +47 75 51 75 62 Start semester Autumn 2022 Spring Sciences 2023 Teaching language Norwegian [email protected] Application deadline
Course description
The course provides training in a scientific way of working and thinking in a special field. The students themselves choose the thesis theme and problem complex, or they can do so in consultation with their supervisor. If possible, students should be involved in relevant research projects at the Faculty. The thesis must have a clear and researchable problem. The problem complex can be of an empirical or theoretical nature. Empirically oriented theses can build on data collected through the student's own study or existing data, but the requirements to high standard processing and interpretation then increase.
The thesis can also be related to the student's own professional practice, with the work then being described and made the object of theoretical reflection. The thesis should demonstrate that the student is capable of raising relevant research issues, to provide an empirical material required to throw light on the research issues, and to apply a well-suited analytical framework. It is a requirement that the thesis demonstrates a connection between the objectives and content of the compulsory modules and can show the relevance of the specific subject area. The scope of the thesis should not exceed 90 pages, exclusive of the table of contents, bibliography and appendices. Font Times New Roman, 1.5 line spacing and font size 12 is to be used.
It is possible for two students to write together in collaboration. The thesis assignment must in which case be 50 % larger than the individual tasks. Students who have signed the supervision contract are entitled to a total of 13 hours supervision.
Costs
No costs except semester registration fee and course literature
Page 42 of 44 Learning outcomes
The master thesis is an independent research based work. In working with the thesis the student gains practical training and documenting skills in developing a researchable problem that thematically belongs within the special subject area. The student will learn to develop a research design, choose relevant theoretical approaches, use adequate methods, sample relevant and useful data, carry out a professional analysis and write a professional report. Working with the thesis gives the student an overview of actual parts of the research area and the research literature, gives insight in central problem areas and developing the skills to critical reflections. The duration of the work amounts to 50 ECTS.
Knowledge and understanding:
On successful completion of the thesis, the student should have gained:
Advanced knowledge about research, theories, and methods relevant for working with a limited segment of the specific subject area Good knowledge about designing a researchable work Knowledge in how to apply knowledge in new areas within the specific subject area
Skills:
On successful completion of the thesis, the student should be able to:
Illuminate a professional problem in light of different theoretical positions and relevant empirical data Develop researchable problems Develop a research design and accomplish analysis within a limited segment of the special subject area Disseminate knowledge based on his/her own research in a scientifically recognized manner
General competence:
On successful completion of the thesis, the student should be able to:
Outline, instigate, and carry out developmental tasks Analyze relevant professional research ethical problems and questions Critically analyze and reflect on one`s own as well as others analysis and conclusions in academic articles, books and research reports Assess methodological and theoretical assumptions for scientific research Disseminate results from his/her own and other peoples¿ research Communicate professional problems and research questions, analyzes and conclusions within the special subject area
Course type
Comulsory
Prerequisites
Must be qualified and admitted onto Master i samfunnsvitenskap (Norwegian version). The student also needs to have passed the course Qualitative and Quantitative Method I (ME310S) and be registered in Qualitative and Quantitative Method II (ME311S).
Mode of delivery
Lectures, individual tutoring
Teaching activities and methods
The students work with the thesis is mainly based in individual study under supervision from one of the Faculty members. Students are supervised face to face, by skype, e-mail or telephone, depending on the circumstances. In addition the program organizes seminars etc. to help students to develop their project. In the initial stage of this process, students are expected to work out a proposal (2-4 p) dealing with the following:
Topic, problem and research questions Review of relevant research, showing the contribution of the planned study Relevant theory and method Structure and time table
The research design is to be delivered after the first master seminar. The appointment of a supervisor to approve the research design or give comments is based in the proposal.
Recommended prior knowledge
Students are recommended to start early in orientating against a theme for the master thesis. However, students should have successfully completed the mandatory courses such as method at master level and other the specialization courses, before collecting data.
Page 43 of 44 Course evaluation
Annual evaluations which are included in the university's quality assurance system
Assessment and examinations
Master`s Thesis with oral component, grading scale A-E for pass, F for fail Written assignment - Temporary grade before oral examination (submission in August), comprises 0/100 of the grade, grading scale A-E for pass, F for fail.
Overlapping courses
SO320Sv1 Master thesis Sosiology - 45 study points. PO311Sv1 Master's Thesis in Politics and Social Development - 45 study points. RH335Sv1 Master thesis - 45 study points. SO333Sv1 Scientific based master thesis - 50 study points. SO321Sv2 Assignment writing and research technique - 5 study points. SO321Sv1 Masterseminar - 5 study points. RH334Sv1 Research Design - 5 study points. SA349Sv1 Masters Thesis - 50 study points.
Course literature
The candidate choose the relevant curriculum according to the thesis subject
Read more about privacy at Nord University and use of cookies on this website.
Page 44 of 44