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STV-2008 International Security - 10 stp
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Course contents
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Admission requirements
Nordic applicants: 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 web site from the Norwegian Agency for Quality Assurance in Education (NOKUT). For language requirements we refer to NOKUT's GSU-list.
Application code: 9199 (Nordic applicants).
Objective of the course
Upon passing the course, the student will have obtained the following knowledge/skills: Knowledge and comprehension
- Knowledge pertaining to different conceptualizations of security, and security policy in general.
- Knowledge pertaining to different forms of threats and the use of force.
Skills
- Can work independently within different issue areas using security perspectives for analysis
- Can make use of theoretical tools within new issue areas
- Can explain the security debate and its relevance as a tool for society
Competence
- Can independently develop their own compentence and experitse in the field of international security.
- Capable of disussing issues, analyses and conclusions within the field of international security, both academically as well as with regard to policy.
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Assessment
Coursework requirements
No coursework requirements
Examination
The examination consists one take home exam: Write a term paper limited to 3500 words on a given theme within the time frame of one week. Two students may write together (the word limit is then extended to 4500 words).
The Grade-scale goes from A (tope score) to E (pass) and F (fail).
Retake is offered in in the beginning of the following semester in cases of grade F or Fail. Deferred examination is offered in the beginning of the following semester if the student is unable to take the final exam due to illness or other exceptional circumstances. Registration deadline for retake is 15th January for autumn semester exams and 15th August for spring semester exams.
Date for examination
The date for the exam can be changed. The final date will be announced at your faculty early in May and early in November.