Global Knowledge

Zambian students exploring the Norwegian nature

The main objective for this course is to give an understanding of globalisation and north-south relations. It compares Norwegian and Zambian culture and society, focusing on eduation, health and social work.

Contents

Through practical and theoretical approach, Norwegian and forreign students should be able to understand north-south relations and the dialectics between local and global knowledge.Norwegian students will have a 3-month practical in Zambia, and Zambian students will have a 3-month practical in Norway. The theoretical part will be in Sogndal for all students.

The course consists of two units:

• General and country specific theoretical global knowledge

  History, politics, economy, religion, culture, health, education, communication and gender, globalisation and local knowledge in Zambia and Norway, social science methodology and critical thinking.

• Practice, research and project work

  Three months of practice, research and project work in Zambia and Norway respectively. Preparation, tutorial supervision and writing of the project work. Follow up and reflections related to practice, research and project work, including oral presentations.

You will find more information about the course in the Study Programme.

Study Forms

Lectures, discussions, seminars, group work, presentations and excursions.

• Students and experiences from spring 2010

General Study Information

• ECTS Credits: 30
• Start: January
• Duration: One semester
• Language of instruction: English
• Admission Requirements: To apply to this course you either need to be a current student at Sogn og Fjordane University College (SFUC) or a selected student from one of our partner institutions in Zambia. The selection will be done by SFUC and the partner institution. (For SFUC students: Gjeld studentar ved ALI og ASF)
• Location: Sogndal

Contact Information

Head of study: Ane Bergersen. Phone: +4757676055

Faculty of Teacher Education and Sport