Self-organized course
Postgraduate course
- ECTS credits
- 10
- Teaching semesters
- Autumn
- Course code
- GOV372
- Number of semesters
- 1
- Teaching language
- English
- Resources
- Schedule
Course description
Objectives and Content
Learning Outcomes
A student who has completed the course should have the following learning outcomes defined in terms of knowledge, skills and general competence.
Knowledge
The student can
- recognize key theoretical perspectives and their applicability to global challenges
- understand when and to what problem sets a particular approach is most relevant
- understand key choices, ethical standards and quality criteria in academic writing
Skills
The student can
- Organize curriculum and integrate different theoreies and methods an empirical analysis
- Present key empirical and theoretical insights to other students
- Collect, align abstract theories and concepts, empirical knowledge about policy responses to global challenges, and the political science analysis of different governance approaches
- provide practical applications of theory through written and oral presentations and in discussions with relevant actors in public policy and administration
General competence
The student can
- identify and manage ethical and scientific standards of qualitative research
- address complex challenges
- make independent and professional assessments of policies, relevant organizations and institutional arrangements
ECTS Credits
Level of Study
Semester of Instruction
Required Previous Knowledge
Credit Reduction due to Course Overlap
Access to the Course
Compulsory Assignments and Attendance
Forms of Assessment
One 20 page paper (excluding the title page, table of contents, references, tables, and all attachments) discussing learning outcomes including the self-established outcomes (the paper's contents should focus on methods and activities used to master an objective, the results achieved, critical reflection about the experience). The form and content should hold the general standards of scientific work (essay).
The exam will be given in the language in which the course is taught.
The exam answer can be submitted in English.
Grading Scale
Assessment Semester
Assessment in teaching semester.
A retake exam is arranged for students with valid absence according to § 5-5 in the UiB regulations.
If there is a retake exam, this will be available for students with the follow results/absences:
- Medical certificate/valid absence
- Interruption during the exam
- Fail/failed
If you have the right to take a retake exam and a retake exam is arranged for students with valid absences, you can sign up yourself in Studentweb after January 15.