autumn 2016
EXF-0750 Examen Facultatum - Entrepreneurship and Tourism Studies - 10 ECTS

Application deadline

Applicants from Nordic countries: 1 June for the autumn semester and 1 December for the spring semester.

Exchange students and Fulbright students: 1 October for the spring semester and 15 April for the autumn semester. 


Type of course

Subject can be taken as single course

Admission requirements

Admission requirements Applicants from Nordic countries: Generell studiekompetanse. International applicants: Higher Education Entrance Qualification and certified language requirements in English. A list of the requirements for the Higher Education Entrance Qualification in Norway can be found on the Norwegian Agency for Quality Assurance in Education. Webside: Nokut.no

Application code: 9199 (Nordic countries)


Course content

Offer an introduction to social science by studying their history, scientific thinking and contemporary debate in theory of science.

The course consists of two modules. The first module is a joint module with those enrolled in Bachelor in Medieproduction.  Module 1: To give an introduction to scientific thinking, foster active learning and critical thinking. Students should have basic knowledge of characteristics and methods of the physical sciences social sciences and the humanities sciences, including on the basis of known research efforts.   Module 2: Specific specialization module for those enrolled in the Bachelor of Arctic Adventure Tourism and Cultural and Creative Entrepreneurship. The propose of this second module is to give the students basic knowledge and perspectives on the different aspects of the chosen field of study.


Objectives of the course

Knowledge: - History of social science - Models of humans and society - Theory of science and research design - Ethics in social science research  

Skills: Students should - be capable of taking a critical stand towards research as well as theories within social science. - be capable of applying and comprehend methodological and theoretical competence within their own studies.

Competence: - have a good foundation for further studies in humanitarian and social sciences.  


Language of instruction and examination

English

Teaching methods

Mainly lectures, following a weekly time schedule. Individual work, including obligatory assigments. Teamwork, including obligatory assigments.

Assessment

Course requirements: 

- Oral presentations and written assignments must be approved before final examination can take place.  - 70% attendance is required in order to take exam.

Examination: 

5-days home exam: Semester paper of max. 10 pages.

Grading: scale A - F with F for failed.

Possibility of re-sit exam in case of F.


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  • About the course
  • Campus: Alta |
  • ECTS: 10
  • Course code: EXF-0750
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