The Arctic in the Age of Globalization
2019/2020
Content, progress and pedagogy of the module
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.
Learning objectives
Knowledge
- 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.
Skills
- 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.
Competences
- 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.
Extent and expected workload
5 ECTS
Exam
Exams
| Name of exam | The Arctic in the Age of Globalization |
| Type of exam | Written exam
An internal written examination in: The Arctic in the Age of
Globalization.
This examination is a 2-day take-home written assignment given by the examiner on the basis of the curriculum of the course. The assignment paper must not exceed ten pages. |
| ECTS | 5 |
| Permitted aids | All written and all electronic aids |
| Assessment | 7-point grading scale |
| Type of grading | Internal examination |
| Criteria of assessment | The criteria of assessment are stated in the Examination Policies and Procedures |
Facts about the module
| Danish title | Arktis i den globale verden |
| Module code | KACCG201612 |
| Module type | Course |
| Duration | 1 semester |
| Semester | Spring
|
| ECTS | 5 |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Location of the lecture | Campus Aalborg |
| Responsible for the module |
Organisation
| Study Board | Study Board of Cross-Cultural Studies |
| Department | Department of Culture and Learning |
| Faculty | The Faculty of Humanities |
