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Bachelor of Circumpolar Studies Studieplaner Språk/Language: Bachelor of Circumpolar Studies Level of qualification Bachelor degree ECTS credits 180 Programme duration 3 years Mode of study Full Time Study place Bodø Responsible faculty Faculty of Social Sciences Study programme director Eivind Karlsen E-mail address [email protected] Telephone (+47) 75517625 Student advisor Lars Røed Hansen ([email protected]) Language of instruction English Admission requirements Higher Education Entrance Qualification Language requirement Specific arrangements for recognition of prior learning If an applicant does not fulfill the requirements for the Higher Education Entrance Qualification but has experience-based competence relevant to the field of study, they may apply for recognition of this competence in order to fulfill the admission requirements. Programme evaluation The programme is evaluated annually by students by way of mid-term evaluation and final evaluation. These evaluations are included as part of the university's quality assurance system. Assessment methods The examination consists of a portfolio with written assignments and a final home-based examination concluding each topic. Students’ written assignments are given feedback on the course by the teachers. The examination language is English. Examination regulations, assessment and grading: Examination regulations can be found in”regulations for studies and exams at University of Nordland (UiN)” as well as the special regulations “Regulations for examination candidates at UiN”. The Norwegian assessment and grading system uses the letter grades A-F, in which A denotes the best grade and F denotes “failed”. Grades can also be given as: ”passed” /”not passed” or ”approved”/ ”not approved”. Qualifications requirements and regulations Here we refer to”Regulations pertaining to studies and exams at University of Nordland (UiN)” as well as local regulations and directives, see University Rules and Regulations. Graduation requirements Completion of the 180 ECTS bachelor programme. Costs No special costs except semester registration fee and syllabus literature. Introduction This programme aims to provide insight into and knowledge about the Circumpolar North, with emphasis on natural resources, sustainable development, business, culture, politics and society, including indigenous people’s situation in The High North. The programme is interdisciplinarily based, with roots in the social sciences. Parts of the programme can be taken as distance learning. General description and profile of the programme This programme is an international program for students interested in society, politics and living conditions in the High North. The programme offers an international bachelor's degree providing the opportunity to study (with a scholarship) at a foreign university. The major in circumpolar studies, minimum 90 ECTS, can be combined with any other major or electives of 90 ECTS. This implies that courses and programmes according to the student's own preferences may make up the remaining credits, but we advise that these credits are used to develop a major in another subject in order to widen the opportunities for available master programmes within the UArctic network. http://studieinfo.uin.no/nor/standard-forsteside/studieplaner/?&function=dumpBeskrivelse&module=studieinfo&type=studieme&key=2608[02.12.2014 06:49:49] Studieplaner The major in circumpolar studies consists of 4 core courses (60 ECTS) and 3 advanced emphasis courses (30 ECTS). The following core courses are all available on- line: BCS105X An Introduction to the Humanities and to the Circumpolar World (15 ECTS) BCS115X Land and Environment of the Circumpolar World I and II (15 ECTS) BCS125X Peoples and Cultures of the Circumpolar World I and II (15 ECTS) BCS135X Contemporary Issues of the Circumpolar World I and II (15 ECTS) The international BCS secretariat for the University of the Arctic (UAarctic) offers the same courses on-line, organized as seven 6 ECTS courses. These courses can be combined with our 15 ECTS BCS courses. For further information, see the course information (below) or visit the home page of The University of the Arctic. www.uarctic.org The advanced emphasis courses of the bachelor programme form a one semester programme: SA210S Scandinavian Politics, 10 ECTS SA212S Northern Scandinavian Societies, 10 ECTS SA218S History, Politics and Northern resources, 10 ECTS The three advanced emphasis courses are both delivered on-site as ordinary taught courses as well as on-line. The advanced emphasis courses are offered in the autumn semester. Other UArctic member institutions offer courses in the spring semester. BCS students may for this reason proceed with their advanced part of the programme during the semester they prefer. Further information is available on the UArctic home page www.uarctic.org or by contacting the faculty responsible or the academically responsible for the programme. Students wishing to take advanced emphasis courses at a networking institution of UArctic, may apply for scholarships (North2North). The academically responsible person for the programme at UIN then confirms that the chosen courses will be accepted as part of the BCS programme. Learning outcomes Upon successful completion of the study programme the student will have: Knowledge of and insight into social, cultural, economic and political conditions in the Circumpolar North. In addition students will gain the following learning outcomes, defined as knowledge and understanding, skills and general competence: Knowledge and Understanding The candidates will: have a broad knowledge of key concepts, themes and theories, issues, processes, tools and methods forming part of the programme have a critical understanding of how society both shapes and is shaped by people's lives know the different areas of research in and about the High North identify and distinguish between different methods to study society and social processes. Skills The candidates will: be able to collect data and apply social science theories and approaches in analysis of High North topics be able to make use of relevant research methods be able to address ethical challenges in practicing the subject General Competence The candidates will: possess the nessesary factual knowledge applying on the course to provide academic knowledge both in spoken and written language be able to work independently on a given problem be able to consider issues from different perspectives and make professionally and ethically informed choices Study programme plan 2012 Autumn 2013 Spring 2013 Autumn 2014 Spring 2014 Autumn 2015 Spring Bachelor of Circumpolar Studies Mandatory courses (60 ECTS-credits) Contemporary Peoples and Issues of the Cultures of the Circumpolar World Circumpolar World I and II I and II An Introduction to Land and the Humanities Environment of and to the the Circumpolar Circumpolar World World I and II Specialisation (30 ECTS-credits) History, Politics and Northern Resources Northern Scandinavian Societies Scandinavian Politics http://studieinfo.uin.no/nor/standard-forsteside/studieplaner/?&function=dumpBeskrivelse&module=studieinfo&type=studieme&key=2608[02.12.2014 06:49:49] Studieplaner Elective courses - 90 ects credits Student Exchange The Advanced Emphasis courses are delivered both at University of Nordland and at other UArctic member institutions both in Norway and abroad. Students who wish to take advanced emphasis courses at a networking institution of UArctic may apply for a scholarship (North2North). Further education The Bachelor of Circumpolar Studies forms a highly relevant background for a social science master programme with a focus on Northern studies. Professional and occupational prospects The Bachelor of Circumpolar Studies does not provide specific job competence, but gives a broad and relevant background for public and private jobs in which interdisciplinary knowledge on circumpolar issues is needed. Qualification awarded Bachelor of Circumpolar Studies Last updated by: Lars Røed Hansen, 2013-03-04 13:24 « Back Emner 1st year of study Språk/Language: An Introduction to the Humanities and to the Circumpolar World - BCS105X ECTS Credits: 15 Level of course: Introductory Level Type of course: Compulsory for the Bachelor of Circumpolar Studies. Elective course for other students at the University of Nordland. Duration: 1 Semester. Study start: Autumn 2012 Year of study: Normally 1st year Study place: Bodø Faculty responsible: Faculty of Social Sciences Language of instruction: English Course responsible person: Eivind Karlsen E-mail address: [email protected] Costs: No costs except semester registration fee and syllabus literature. Students registered on the Bachelor of Circumpolar Studies are excepted from the semester registration fee. Course evaluation: The course is evaluated annually by students by way of mid-term evaluation and final evaluation. These evaluations are included in the university’s quality assurance system. Course contents: The course is divided into two parts: Part 1 - An introduction to the Humanities: introduces students to the Humanities as a framework for understanding, interpreting and critically evaluating what is presented in Part 2 of this course and in all the other courses constituting the Bachelor of Circumpolar Studies. Here the development of science in general is presented, from Ancient Greece, via the Enlightenment up until today. Then attention is directed towards the Humanities, its origins, its status in relation to other sciences,
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