Norwegian Culture and History - Scandinavian Area Studies

Undergraduate course

Course description

Objectives and Content

This course provides an overview of key aspects of Norwegian culture and history from the Viking era until today. It discusses themes central to the study of Norwegian identity, including the concept of equality, the roles of minority groups and women, and Norway's place within broader European and global networks.

Learning Outcomes

Knowledge

The student will achieve insight into Norwegian culture and history and the ways the past has shaped contemporary Norwegian culture.

Qualifications

The student will have qualifications to discuss historical and contemporary phenomena and to draw their own conclusions based on their analysis.

Competence

The student will be able to present knowledge on historical and contemporary issues in Norwegian society, to analyze documents related to key themes in Norwegian culture and history, and to argue for their own conclusions in written form.

ECTS Credits

15 ECTS

Level of Study

Bachelor

Semester of Instruction

Autumn.

Place of Instruction

University of Bergen
Required Previous Knowledge
None
Recommended Previous Knowledge

The student must be able to document at least one passed university examination in order to obtain admission to this course.

The course is offered in English only. It requires spoken and written proficiency in English.

Credit Reduction due to Course Overlap
Due to course overlap, the credits for SAS13 will be reduced for students who have completed HIS101 (5 ECTS) or HIS102 (5 ECTS).
Access to the Course
The course is open for students at the University of Bergen.
Teaching and learning methods
Teaching is given in English and takes the form of lectures, field trips, workshops, and/or discussions, with approximately 30 teaching hours in total.
Compulsory Assignments and Attendance
Students are required to submit a paper of 1500 words. After the submission, the students will receive a brief comment on their paper.
Forms of Assessment

7 days take home exam, a paper of approximately 3000 words.

The exam assignment will be given in English.

The exam may be written in English or Norwegian.

Grading Scale
Grades will be set using a scale of A to F.
Assessment Semester
Autumn. Examination will also be held in the course-free term (spring) for students having passed the compulsory requirement.
Reading List
The required reading list consists of approx. 1200 pages. All litterature is in English.
Course Evaluation
The course is evaluated regularly.
Examination Support Material
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Programme Committee
Department of Archaeology, History, Culture Studies and Religion
Course Coordinator
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Course Administrator
Department of Archaeology, History, Culture Studies and Religion