Study plan Bachelor of Circumpolar Studies Programme description The major in circumpolar studies, minimum 90 ECTS, can be combined with any other major or electives of 90 ECTS. We strongly advise students to use electives to develop a secondary major, which will provide better opportunities for admission to Master degree studies within the UArtcic network. The major in circumpolar studies consists of 4 introductory courses (60 ECTS) and 3 specialized courses (30 ECTS). The following main 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 homepage of The University of the Arctic. www.uarctic.org The specialised courses at UiN are: SA210S Scandinavian Politics, 10 ECTS SA212S Northern Scandinavian Societies, 10 ECTS SA218S History, Politics and Northern resources, 10 ECTS These are available to take on-line or on campus. The specialized 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 the specialization component of their programme in a semester of their choosing. Further information is available on the UArctic homepage www.uarctic.org or by contacting the faculty responsible or the academic advisor for the programme. Students who wish to take specialized courses at a networking institution of UArctic may apply for scholarships (North2North). The academic advisor for the programme at UiN must that the chosen courses will be accepted as part of the BCS programme. ECTS Credits 180 Study level Bachelor's degree programme Teaching language English Faculty Faculty of Social Sciences Course location Bodø Page 1 of 25 Study model Expand all 1st study year Autumn 2015 Course id Course name ECTS Credits BCS105X An Introduction to the Humanities and to the Circumpolar World 15 SP BCS135X Contemporary Issues of the Circumpolar World I and II 15 SP Spring 2016 Course id Course name ECTS Credits BCS115X Land and Environment of the Circumpolar World I and II 15 SP BCS125X Peoples and Cultures of the Circumpolar World I and II 15 SP 2nd study year Autumn 2016 Course id Course name ECTS Credits SA210S Scandinavian Politics 10 SP SA218S History, Politics and Northern Resources 10 SP SA212S Northern Scandinavian Societies 10 SP Learning outcomes The programme provides knowledge of and insight into social, cultural, economic and political conditions in the Circumpolar North. Knowledge Upon completion, the student should: have a broad knowledge of key concepts, themes and theories, issues, processes, tools and methods have a critical understanding of how society both shapes, and is shaped by, people's experiences be familiar with the different areas of research concerning the High North identify and distinguish between different methods used to study societal and social processes. Skills Upon completion, the candidate should: be able to collect data and apply social science theories and approaches to analysis of High North topics be able to make use of relevant research methods be able to address ethical challenges in their scientific practice. General Competence Upon completion, the student should: be able to communicate course content both orally and in writing be able to work independently on a given problem be able to consider issues from different perspectives and make research-based choices and reflect ethically on such choices. Page 2 of 25 Admission requirements Higher Education Entrance Qualification Language requirement View general admission information View specific application deadlines Career possibilities The programme provides a solid academic background for work in the public and private sectors where knowledge and understanding of the High North is an advantage. The programme is also well suited to teaching professionals who wish to broaden their academic foundation. Further education The programme provides a foundation for application to various master degree programmes, including the Master of Social Science at University of Nordland. Study abroad The specialized courses are delivered both at the University of Nordland and at other UArctic member institutions located both in Norway and abroad. Students who wish to take specialized courses at a networking institution of UArctic may apply for a scholarship (North2North). It is recommended that students go on exchange in the 4th, 5th or 6th semester. Northern Arctic Federal University (Russia): Spring semester Autumn semester University of British Columbia (Canada) University of Saskatchewan (Canada) University of Alaska Fairbanks (USA) Other possibilites University of Nordland has in addition agreements with other Universities. Apply for exchange abroad In order to go on exchange, through the Faculty of Social Sciences and the University of Nordland, students will need to have passed a minimum of 60 ECTS with a weighted average grade C. Costs No specific costs other than semester registration fee and course literature. Specific arrangements for recognition of prior learning If the applicant does not fulfill the requirements for the Higher Education Entrance Qualification but has experience-based competence relevent to the field of study, he or she may apply for recognition of this competence in order to fulfill the admission requirements. General arrangements for recognition of prior learning Page 3 of 25 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". Grades can also be awarded as "passed", "not passed", "approved" and "not approved". Read Examinations rules and regulations Assessment methods The final examination is a take-home exam. Preliminary examinations consist of weekly written assignments, upon which students receive feedback from teaching staff. Students must have completed the weekly assignments in order to sit the final examination. Graduation requirements Completion of all obligatory elements of the programme. Programme evaluation The study programme is evaluated annually via student questionnaire and by the programme director. These evaluations form a part of the university's quality assurance system. Qualifications requirements and regulations Refer to Regulations concerning studies and examinations at University of Nordland and other local regulations University Rules and Regulations Subject descriptions (7) Page 4 of 25 Subject descriptions (7) An Introduction to the Humanities and to the Circumpolar World BCS105X No costs except semester registration fee and syllabus literature. Students registered on the Bachelor of Circumpolar Studies do not have to pay the semester registration fee. AN INTRODUCTION TO THE HUMANITIES AND TO THE CIRCUMPOLAR WORLD BCS105X ECTS Credits 15 Year of study 1st study year Eivind Karlsen Level Undergraduate Course location Bodø Course coordinator Course type Compulsory for the Faculty Faculty of Social Førstelektor Bachelor of Sciences +47 75 51 76 25 Circumpolar Studies. Teaching language English [email protected] Elective course for Application deadline other students at Nord University. Start semester Autumn 2015 Course description 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 making up 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, its classic and contemporary contributions, the various disciplines, perspectives and research methodologies, as well as the humainities' role in society. Part 2 - An introduction to the Circumpolar World: introduces students to the main themes of the Bachelor of Circumpolar Studies. The course begins with an examination of the geography and the biological and physical systems of the Sub-Arctic and Arctic, before it turns its attention to the indigenous and contemporary peoples of the region. The history of the Circumpolar World is treated in a broad fashion, to provide an introduction to the events and developments that have created the region's contemporary features. The second part of the course looks at some of the particular challenges facing the region today, including climate change, economic, political and social development Costs No costs except semester registration fee and syllabus literature. Students registered on the Bachelor of Circumpolar Studies do not have to pay the semester registration fee. Page 5 of 25 Learning outcomes Knowledge and Understanding The student should: demonstrate knowledge about the development of both science as such and the humanities/social sciences have an understanding of the nature of science and its role in society