Arktis i den globale verden

2018/2019

Modulets indhold, forløb og pædagogik

This module comprises lectures and seminars that include exercises and student contributions. On the basis of theories of international relations and sustainable development, the module focuses on international relations and sustainable development in the Arctic in a period of history when global players such as nation-states, supranational entities and multinational companies are increasingly interested in Arctic conditions and are investing resources in the region.    

Læringsmål

Viden

  • relevant theories concerning the Arctic in the global world
  • themes and trends in the study of the Arctic in the global world and various approaches to the study of these.

Færdigheder

  • the critical assessment, selection and application of relevant theories and methods to the study of the Arctic in the global world  
  • disseminating the chosen issue and the methodology for its analysis.

Kompetencer

  • the delineation and analysis of a complex problem in a way that is independent and methodologically sound
  • academic reflection on a scientific basis and the assumption of responsibility for personal academic development.

Omfang og forventet arbejdsindsats

5 ECTS

Eksamen

Prøver

Prøvens navnThe Arctic in the Age of Globalization
Prøveform
Skriftlig
The examination is an individual written examination which communicates an academic issue. The issue is chosen by the student from within the disciplinary areas of the programme on the basis of the courses offered in the programme.

The examination will be based on a subject description of 1-1½ pages, which must be approved in advance by the examiner. The examination is a written home assignment on the basis of the subject description. The assignment paper must be prepared individually and in English by the student and must not exceed 6 pages.
ECTS5
Tilladte hjælpemidler
Alle skriftlige og alle elektroniske hjælpemidler
Bedømmelsesform7-trins-skala
CensurIntern prøve
VurderingskriterierThe examination should demonstrate that the student fulfils the objectives outlined above as regards knowledge, understanding, skills and competencies.

Fakta om modulet

Engelsk titelThe Arctic in the Age of Globalization
ModulkodeKACCG201612
ModultypeKursus
Varighed1 semester
SemesterForår
ECTS5
UndervisningssprogEngelsk
TompladsJa
UndervisningsstedCampus Aalborg
Modulansvarlig

Organisation

StudienævnStudienævnet for Tværkulturelle Studier
InstitutInstitut for Kultur og Globale Studier
FakultetDet Humanistiske Fakultet