Political Science (Bachelor)

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1 NO EN Political Science (Bachelor) Why are there wars and conflicts, and what can we do to prevent them? How are modern states governed, and what are the consequences for systems of government? What is the relationship between political ideologies and democracy? How are administrative systems structured within welfare states, and what is the logic behind this organization? What are the effects of organizational reform in the public sector? If you want the answers to these, or similar, questions apply for admission to the Bachelor of Political Science. BACHELOR OF POLITICAL SCIENCE ECTS Credits 180 Study level Bachelor Start semester Autumn 2015 Teaching language Norwegian Faculty Campus Faculty of Social Sciences Bodø Application deadline 4/15/2015 JOB OPPORTUNITIES Knowledge about politics and governance processes are increasingly desirable attributes in the global job market. As a political scientist, you will have the opportunity to apply for leadership positions and case management posi...tions in the public sector, and increasingly in the private sector. A completed degree provides the academic background for organizational and development work as well as work in planning, reporting and information. FURTHER EDUCATION The Bachelor's degree in Political Science provides the competence to seek admission to The Master in Political Science (Master in Social Science). It also provides the basis for admission to other master degrees in the field of...political science, management, organization and administration. ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Higher Education Entrance Qualification Language requirement View general admission information View specific application deadlines Page 1 of 68

2 Programme overview 1ST STUDY YEAR OVERVIEW Autumn 2015 Study foundation semester - Individual, Society and Science EX150S Spring 2016 Organization Theory PO110S 30 SP 10 SP Mandatory courses 110 ECTS Credits Specialization - 60 ECTS credits 60 ECTS Credits Bachelor's thesis 10 ECTS Credits Public policy and administration PO111S 10 SP Political Theory PO112S 10 SP 2ND STUDY YEAR Autumn 2016 Globalization and international politics PO113S 10 SP Comparative politics PO114S 10 SP International Relations and Security PO201S 10 SP CHOOSE SPECIALISATION International Relations History Public law Human Resource Management Spring 2017 Page 2 of 68

3 3RD STUDY YEAR Spring 2018 Public Policies and Organizational Theory PO212S 10 SP Introduction to qualitative and quantitative methods in social sciences ME118S 10 SP Bachelor's Thesis in Political Science and Organizational Studies PO220S 10 SP CHOOSE SPECIALISATION International Relations History Public law Human Resource Management Autumn 2017 Page 3 of 68

4 Study plan BACHELOR OF POLITICAL SCIENCE Political science is about politics and political systems' structure and functioning. Theories about democracy and public participation in politics, and perspectives on how politics are translated into actions through management processes and administrative bodies on different levels, are central topics covered in the study programme. Political science consists of subjects such as political theory, political behavior, public policy and administration, organizational theory, as well as comparative politics and international relations. ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Higher Education Entrance Qualification Language requirement View general admission information View specific application deadlines PROGRAMME DESCRIPTION The bachelor degree programme in political science is composed of several traditional political science topics, with an emphasis on public policy, management, organization and leadership. This combination provides general knowledge about policy development and organization, and includes a specialization in issues of public governance and leadership of organizations. The study programme consists of 70 ects specialization in political science, social scientific method (10 ects), a bachelor thesis (10 ects), and a Study foundation semester (first semester) of 30 ects. In addition students can choose between four different one year programmes: International Relations Public Law History Human Resource Management LEARNING OUTCOMES The student will on successful completion of the programme : Knowledge and understanding: Possess basic knowledge of the political history of ideas and political theory Possess basic knowledge of the international political system, globalization processes and more recent phenomena such as international terrorism and global environmental problems Possess basic knowledge of research ethics and social science methodology Skills: Possess basic skills in collecting, organizing, developing and presenting research-based knowledge Demonstrate basic skills in the analysis of political processes and issues General competence: Demonstrate good knowledge of the structure and function of local, regional and national political systems, and the recent developments and changes associated with these Demonstrate good knowledge of the role and significance of organizations and how they function, and be able to analyze organizations and organizational change processes ASSESSMENT METHODS Either a home exam, an oral examination or a written examination, or a combination, with regular Norwegian grading system (A-F). Page 4 of 68

5 EXAMINATION REGULATIONS, ASSESSMENT AND GRADING The Norwegian system for grading and assessment using the letter grades A - F, in which A denotes the best/highest grade and F denotes "not passed". Grades can also be awarded as "passed", "not passed", "approved" and "not approved". Read Examinations rules and regulations QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS AND REGULATIONS Refer to Regulations concerning studies and examinations at University of Nordland and other local regulations University Rules and Regulations COSTS No specific costs other than semester registration fee and course literature. GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS The fulfilment of 180 ects including a bachelor thesis. STUDY ABROAD Students are encouraged to study for one or two semesters abroad, for instance at one of the institutions with agreements with UIN. Students can choose topics to replace the compulsory courses, or they can study elective courses during their stay abroad. SPECIFIC ARRANGEMENTS FOR RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING If the applicant does not fulfill the requirements for the Higher Education Entrance Qualification but has experience-based competence relevant to the field of study, he or she may apply for recognition of this competence in order to fulfill the admission requirements. General arrangements for recognition of prior learning PROGRAMME EVALUATION The programme is evaluated via student questionnaire, as well as by the programme director. The evaluations form a part of the University's quality assurance system. Page 5 of 68

6 Subject descriptions (29) Study foundation semester - Individual, Society and Science EX150S The goal for this semester course is twofold: 1. The course enables students to be better able to study and get involved in studies. It also lays the foundation for the expertise and skills students should have as students and in relation to their future work. It emphasizes in particular: Communication and reflection skills Writing and presentation skills 2. The course provides a basic introduction to philosophy and the history of science, and to central research themes and teaching at the faculty. Currently, this includes the following topics: Democracy, gender equality and participation Norwegian Society and the World Ethics in Practice and Science Globalization, Trade, Environment and Risk The Media's role and power Social Analysis and Political Systems Science s role and power Welfare Society and Welfare State Development No costs except semester registration fee and course literature. STUDY FOUNDATION SEMESTER - INDIVIDUAL, SOCIETY AND SCIENCE EX150S ECTS Credits 30 Level Course type Undergraduate degrees Compulsory for all bachelor programmes at the Faculty of Social Sciences except for the Bachelor of Circumpolar Studies. The course includes the courses Ex.phil and Ex.fac. Year of study Course location Faculty Teaching language Application deadline 1st study year Bodø Faculty of Social Sciences Norwegian KJARTAN KOCH MIKALSEN Course coordinator Førsteamanuensis Phone: kjartan.k.mikalsen@nord.no Start semester Autumn 2015 Page 6 of 68

7 LEARNING OUTCOMES Knowledge: On successful completion of the course the candidate should: have broad knowledge of science traditions and their standing in society have basic knowledge of the role of science in social development understand the ethical challenges in research and knowledge-based practice be able to identify the positions, arguments and structures of different text types have a basic understanding of themselves at a personal level in communication and in relationships with others Skills: On successful completion of the course the candidate should: be able to take professional stands in debates be able to structure course material and present this in written work or oral form be able to work both independently and in groups master the relevant professional tools and techniques be able to think critically about ethical issues, both personal and student and community issues be able to reflect on own values and humanity General competence: On successful completion of the course the candidate should: be able to think critically about scientific knowledge production be generally oriented in social analysis, ethics and science be able to pass on important subjects, such as theories, issues and solutions in written, oral, and through other appropriate forms of expression have insight into the characteristics of science texts and how such texts can affect society be able to contribute to their own and others' professional development in an independent and thoughtful manner PREREQUISITIES Students must be prepared to read some litterature in Norwegian and some in English RECOMMENDED PRIOR KNOWLEDGE Admission occurs based on general study competence (university entrance) or work competence (prior learning) according to current Norwegian regulations. RECOMMENDED OR REQUIRED READING FELLESPENSUM (for ALLE): Books: Brodersen, R. B., Bråten, F. R., Anders, Slethei, K., Ågotnes, K. (2007), Tekstens autoritet. Tekstanalyse og skriving i akademia. Oslo: Universitetsforlaget (180 sider) Eide, Martin (2011), Hva er journalistikk. Oslo: Universitetsforlaget (Kapittel 1-5, 104 sider) Eriksen, Thomas H. og Torunn Arntsen Sajjad (2011), Kulturforskjeller i praksis. Oslo: Gyldendal akademisk (Kapittel 1-8 og 17, 127 sider) Gilje, Nils og Harald Grimen (1993), Samfunnsvitenskapenes forutsetninger. Innføring i samfunnsvitenskapenes vitenskapsfilosofi. Oslo: Universitetsforlaget (Kapittel 1-7 og 10, 196 sider) Jensen, Per og Inger Ulleberg (2011), Mellom ordene. Kommunikasjon i profesjonell praksis. Oslo: Gyldendal akademisk (Kapittel 1, 2, 4, 5, 7, 11, 15 og 16, 187 sider) Skirbekk, Gunnar og Nils Gilje (2007), Filosofihistorie Innføring i europeisk filosofihistorie med særlig vekt på vitenskapshistorie og politisk filosofi. Oslo: Universitetsforlaget (Kapittel 1-15, 20 og 21.A-D, 370 sider) Torp, Hege (red.) (2012), Nytt Arbeidsliv. Medvirkning, inkludering og belønning (E-bok). Oslo: Gyldendal akademisk (Kapittel 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 9 og 10, ca. 155 sider) Compendium: Allardt, Erik (1976), Dimensions of welfare in a Comparative Scandinavian Study. Acta Sociologica, s (12 sider) Buckley, Terry (1996), The Institutions of Athenian Democracy, i Aspects of Greek History BC. A Source-Based Approach. Routledge, s (22 sider) Gilley, Bruce (2006), The meaning and measure of state legitimacy: Results for 72 countries, i European Journal of Political Research 45 (3), s (27 sider) Page 7 of 68

8 Grimen, Harald (2004), Samfunnsvitenskapelige tenkemåter. Oslo: Universitetsforlaget (Kapittel , 29 sider) Grimen, Harald (2010), Robert Nozick den minimale staten, i Pedersen, Jørgen (red.), Moderne politisk teori. Oslo: Pax Forlag (Kapittel 2, 22 sider). Huseby, Robert (2012), Likhet og rettferdighet G. A. Cohens kritikk av John Rawls. Nytt norsk tidsskrift 29 (2), s (9 sider) Høibraaten, Helge (1998), Demokrati, makt og kommunikasjon, i Fermann, Gunnar og Torbjørn L. Knutsen (red.), Virkelighet og vitenskap perspektiver på kultur, samfunn, natur og teknologi. Oslo: Ad Notam Gyldendal (Kapittel 8.5, 33 sider) Lundby, Knut (2010), Medier overalt, i Frønes, Ivar og Lise Kjølstad (red.), Det norske samfunn. Oslo: Gyldendal Akademisk (23 sider) Nielsen, May Britt O. (2011), Den demokratiske revolusjon, i Norvegr. Bind 3, Oslo: Aschehoug & Co, s (30 sider) Noack, Turid (2004), Familien i velferdsstaten: fra støttespiller til trojansk hest?, i Ellingsæter, Anne Lise og Anlaug Leira (red.), Velferdsstaten og familien utfordringer og dilemma. Oslo: Gyldendal akademiske (28 sider) Rose, Lawrence (2014), Demokratiteori forventninger og virkelighet, i Baldersheim og Rose (red.), Det kommunale laboratorium. Bergen: Fagbokforlaget (Kapittel 2, s , 32 sider) Røiseland, Asbjørn (2015), Samstyring og demokrati. Bodø: FSV notat Røiseland, Asbjørn (2015), Teorier om legitimitet. Bodø: FSV notat Schwebs, Knut og Helge Østbye (2013), Media i samfunnet. Oslo: Samlaget (Kapittel 8, 35 sider) Stamsø, Mary Ann (red.)( 2009), Velferdsstaten i endring. Oslo: Gyldendal Akademisk (Kapittel 3 og 10, ca. 50 sider) Svendsen, Lars Fr. H. og Simo Säätelä (2007), Hva er en god handling?, i Det sanne, det gode og det skjønne en innføring i filosofi. Oslo: Universitetsforlaget (Kapittel 6.1-3, 26 sider) Titmuss, Richard (2006), Universalism versus Selection, i Pierson, Christopher and F. Castles (eds.), The welfare state reader. Cambridge: Polity Press, s (10 sider) Available online: Lu, Catherine, World Government, The Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy (Fall 2012 Edition), Edward N. Zalta (ed.), URL = < PENSUM TIL TEKSTSEMINAR, KOMMUNIKASJON OG ETIKK (programspesifikt): Barnevern og Sosialt arbeid Compendium: Eide, K., Damsgaard, H.L. (2012) Utfordringer i velferdsstatens yrker. Fontene forskning, 5 (1): Natland, S. og Rasmussen, M. (2012) Jeg var ganske usynlig. Fontene forsking, 5 (1): 4-18 Kojan, B. H. et al. (2014) Barnevern og sosiale nettsamfunn - en utforskende analyse. Norges barnevern 91 (2-3): Røysum, A. (2010) Sosialarbeidernes profesjon utfordres. Fontene forsking 3 (1): Edvardsen O. og Mevik K. (2014) Vold mot barn i hjemmet: Hvordan ivareta barns rettigheter? Tidsskrift for familierett, arverett og barnerettslige spørsmål 12 (4): Eide, Solveig Botnen (2008) Profesjonsetikkens basis: en drøfting med utgangspunkt i endringer av norske sosionomers profesjonsetiske kodekser. Fontene forskning, 1 (1): Book: Ruud, Anne K. (2011), Hvorfor spurte ingen meg? Kommunikasjon med barn og ungdom i utfordrende livssituasjoner. Oslo: Gyldendal akademisk (Kapittel 1-3, 50 sider) Availale online: Yrkesetisk grunnlagsdokument for barnevernpedagoger, sosionomer, vernepleiere og velferdsarbeidere: Historie og lektorutdanningen Compendium: Audoin-Rauzeau, S. og Becker, A. (2002) Battle, combat, violence: a necessary history. I: Audoin-Rauzeau, S. og Becker, A. Understanding the Great War. Hill and Wang, ss Drake, H.A. (2006) The Impact of Constantine on Christianity I: Lenski, N. red. The Cambridge Companian to the Age of Constantine. Cambridge University Press, ss Evjen, B. (2008) Giftermål, næring og etnisk tilhørighet I: Evjen, B. og Hansen, L. I. red. Nordlands kulturelle mangfold. Etniske relasjoner i historisk perspektiv. Pax Forlag, ss Krag, C. (2012) Rikssamlingshistorien og ynglingerekken. Historisk Tidsskrift 91 (2): Aas, S. (2014) Kvinnebyen Bodø før I: Politikk, profesjon og vekkelse. Kvinner i Norge på og 1900-tallet. Fagbokforlaget, ss Page 8 of 68

9 Eide, S. B. og Skorstad, B. (2013) Diskursetikk. I: Etikk- til refleksjon og handling i sosialt arbeid. Gyldendal akademiske (Kap. 6, 13 sider) Hedberg, P. (2006) Habermas og den ideale talesituasjon - En innføring. Replikk (6 sider) Johansen, K. E. og Vetlesen A.J. (2000) Redelighet, saklighet og forskningsetikk. I: Innføring i etikk. Oslo: Universitetsforlaget (kap. 11, 20 sider) Available online: Forskningsetiske retningslinjer for samfunnsvitenskap, humaniora, juss og teologi. De nasjonale forskningsetiske komiteene. [Online]: PDF/Forskningsetiske%20retningslinjer%20for%20samfunnsvitenskap,%20humaniora,%20juss%20og%20teologi%20%282006%29.pdf (Innledning, del A-D og F, 28 sider) Human Resource Management Compendium: Arnulf, J.K. (2012) Ledelse og styring. I: Hva er ledelse. Universitetsforlaget, s Byrkjeflot, H. og Guldbrandsøy, K. (2013) Både hierarkisk styring og nettverk. Tidsskrift for samfunnsforskning 54 (4): Haaland, F. H. og Dale, F. (2005) Å bli leder for første gang. I: På randen av ledelse. Gyldendal akademisk, s Rødvei, P. H. (2008) Trenger vi fagforeninger i et individualisert arbeidsliv? Tidsskrift for samfunnsforskning 49 (2): Sund, B. og Lines, R. (2014) Implisitte teorier om særtrekk ved norsk ledelse. Nordiske Organisasjonsstudier 16 (3): Eide, S. B. og Skorstad, B. (2013) Diskursetikk. I: Etikk- til refleksjon og handling i sosialt arbeid. Gyldendal akademiske (Kap. 6, 13 sider) Hedberg, P. (2006) Habermas og den ideale talesituasjon - En innføring. Replikk (6 sider) Johansen, K. E. og Vetlesen A.J. (2000) Redelighet, saklighet og forskningsetikk. I: Innføring i etikk. Oslo: Universitetsforlaget (kap. 11, 20 sider) Available online: Forskningsetiske retningslinjer for samfunnsvitenskap, humaniora, juss og teologi. De nasjonale forskningsetiske komiteene. [Online]: PDF/Forskningsetiske%20retningslinjer%20for%20samfunnsvitenskap,%20humaniora,%20juss%20og%20teologi%20%282006%29.pdf (Innledning, del A-D og F, 28 sider) Journalistikk Compendium: Brurås, Svein (2012): Vær varsom og dristig. I: Warmedal, M. M. Hjeltnes, G. red. Gravende journalistikk. Metode, prosess og etikk. Oslo : Gyldendal Akademisk, s Eide, Elisabeth (2012): Backlash i mediene? Journalistikk og kjønn. I: Orgeret, K. S. red. Norske medier journalistikk, politikk og kultur. Kristiansand: Cappelen Damm Høyskoleforlaget, s Eide, Martin (2009): Sannheten, verken mer eller mindre. I: Hva er journalistikk. Universitetsforlaget, s Mathisen, B. R. (2010) Heia vårres kara. I: Mathisen, B. R. red. Lokaljournalistikk. Blind patriotisme eller kritisk korrektiv. Kristiansand: IJ-forlaget, s Omdal, Sven Egil (2012): På ryggen av en svart svane. I: Eide, M., Larsen L. O. og Sjøvaag, H. red. Nytt på nett og brett Journalistikk i forandring. Oslo: Universitetsforlaget, s Lamark, Hege (2001) Som journalister spør. Kristiansand: IJ-forlaget, s Dirchsen, Jan B. (2011), Et spørgsmål om tillid at lave tv med mennesker. Århus: Forlaget Ajour, s Book: Brurås, Svein (2014), Etikk for journalister, 5. utgave. Fagbokforlaget (Kap. 9, Presseetikk og moralfilosofi, 30 sider) NB! De øvrige kapitlene i boka inngår som pensum 2. semester. Kapittelet er derfor ikke trykt opp i kompendiet. Boka fås kjøpt på Akademika. Lederskap Compendium: Arnulf, J.K. (2012) Ledelse og styring. I: Hva er ledelse. Universitetsforlaget, s Byrkjeflot, H. og Guldbrandsøy, K. (2013) Både hierarkisk styring og nettverk. Tidsskrift for samfunnsforskning 54 (4): Haaland, F. H. og Dale, F. (2005) Å bli leder for første gang. I: På randen av ledelse. Gyldendal akademisk, s Monsen, L.-K. (kommer 2016) Ledelse, makt og kommunikasjon (upublisert manus). Sund, B. og Lines, R. (2014) Implisitte teorier om særtrekk ved norsk ledelse. Nordiske Organisasjonsstudier 16 (3): Eide, S. B. og Skorstad, B. (2013) Diskursetikk. I: Etikk- til refleksjon og handling i sosialt arbeid. Gyldendal akademiske (Kap. 6, 13 sider) Hedberg, P. (2006) Habermas og den ideale talesituasjon - En innføring. Replikk (6 sider) Johansen, K. E. og Vetlesen A.J. (2000) Redelighet, saklighet og forskningsetikk. I: Innføring i etikk. Oslo: Universitetsforlaget (kap. 11, 20 sider) Available online: Forskningsetiske retningslinjer for samfunnsvitenskap, humaniora, juss og teologi. De nasjonale forskningsetiske komiteene. [Online]: Page 9 of 68

10 PDF/Forskningsetiske%20retningslinjer%20for%20samfunnsvitenskap,%20humaniora,%20juss%20og%20teologi%20%282006%29.pdf (Innledning, del A-D og F, 28 sider) Sosiologi Compendium: Gjernes, T. (2004) Helsemodeller og forebyggende helsearbeid. Sosiologisk tidsskrift 12 (2): Hansen, M. Nordli (2005) Ulikhet i Osloskolen: Rekruttering og segregering. Tidsskrift for ungdomsforskning 5 (1): 3-26 Rogstad, J. og Solbrække, K.N. (2012) Velmenende likegyldighet? Etnisk mangfold og integrasjon i en norsk sykehuskontekst. Sosiologisk tidsskrift 04/2012 Skorstad, B. (2008). Miljøomsyn i kvardagslivet. Sosiologi i dag 38 (4): Stefansen, Hegna, Valset, von Soest og Mossige (2009) Vold mot homofil ungdom. Forekomst og fortolkning. Sosiologi i dag, 39 (2): Eide, S. B. og Skorstad, B. (2013) Diskursetikk. I: Etikk- til refleksjon og handling i sosialt arbeid. Gyldendal akademiske (Kap. 6, 13 sider) Hedberg, P. (2006) Habermas og den ideale talesituasjon - En innføring. Replikk (6 sider) Johansen, K. E. og Vetlesen A.J. (2000) Redelighet, saklighet og forskningsetikk. I: Innføring i etikk. Oslo: Universitetsforlaget (kap. 11, 20 sider) Available online: Forskningsetiske retningslinjer for samfunnsvitenskap, humaniora, juss og teologi. De nasjonale forskningsetiske komiteene. [Online]: PDF/Forskningsetiske%20retningslinjer%20for%20samfunnsvitenskap,%20humaniora,%20juss%20og%20teologi%20%282006%29.pdf (Innledning, del A-D og F, 28 sider) Statsvitenskap Compendium: Bergh, Johannes og Guro Ødegård (2013), Ungdomsvalget Norsk statsvitenskapelig tidsskrift 29 (1): Bøås, Morten (2009), Pirates of Somalia ny vekstnæring i et land uten stat. Internasjonal Politikk 53 (1): Karlsen, Rune og Stine Marie Waage (2013), Et usedvanlig sterkt medium? - En eksperimentstudie av politiske TV- og radioreklamer. Tidsskrift for samfunnsforskning 53 (4): Lundberg, Kjetil G. (2013), Fra tynne beskrivelser til feite forklaringer: - Om smitteperspektivet i norsk trygdedebatt. Nytt Norsk Tidsskrift 30 (2): Nyseth, Torill (2013), Stedsutvikling i et innovasjonsperspektiv Karneval eller bare nye kostymer?, i Ringholm, toril, Håvard Teigen og Nils Aarsæther (red.), Innovative kommuner. Oslo: Cappelen Damm Akademisk (Kapittel 15) Eide, S. B. og Skorstad, B. (2013) Diskursetikk. I: Etikk- til refleksjon og handling i sosialt arbeid. Gyldendal akademiske (Kap. 6, 13 sider) Hedberg, P. (2006) Habermas og den ideale talesituasjon - En innføring. Replikk (6 sider) Johansen, K. E. og Vetlesen A.J. (2000) Redelighet, saklighet og forskningsetikk. I: Innføring i etikk. Oslo: Universitetsforlaget (kap. 11, 20 sider) Available online: Forskningsetiske retningslinjer for samfunnsvitenskap, humaniora, juss og teologi. De nasjonale forskningsetiske komiteene. [Online]: PDF/Forskningsetiske%20retningslinjer%20for%20samfunnsvitenskap,%20humaniora,%20juss%20og%20teologi%20%282006%29.pdf (Innledning, del A-D og F, 28 sider) MODE OF DELIVERY Face-to-face. TEACHING ACTIVITIES AND METHODS Teaching methoda and learning activities consist of a mixture of lectures, field trips, student activity, seminars and group work. Selected parts of the curriculum will be discussed in lectures and students are responsible for reviewing the whole curriculum. Students are expected to influence the content of discussions and workshops by contributing with their own suggestions and comments. In addition to compulsory teaching and assignments students follow a longitudinal writing seminar related to the two written tasks in the portfolio examination OVERLAPPING COURSES EX130S Examen philosophicum - 10 study points. EX105S Examen facultatum - 10 study points. EX152S Fundamentals of Academic Text - 10 study points. EX151S Study foundation semester - Individual, Society and Science - 30 study points. Page 10 of 68

11 COURSE EVALUATION Annual evaluations which are included in the university's quality assurance system Page 11 of 68

12 Organization Theory PO110S This course is an introduction to organisational theory's different themes and concepts. Students gain insight into both classical and contemporary perspectives as well as basic knowledge of how organizations work and how people act within the organization s technological, social, cultural and institutional frameworks. No costs except semester registration fee and syllabus literature. ORGANIZATION THEORY PO110S ECTS Credits 10 Level Course type Undergraduate degrees Compulsory for the Bachelor of Organization and Management and the Bachelor and one year study programme of Political Sciences. Elective for students from other programmes. Year of study Course location Faculty Teaching language Application deadline 1st study year Bodø Faculty of Social Sciences Norwegian LEIF-KRISTIAN MONSEN Course coordinator Dosent Phone: leif-kristian.monsen@nord.no Start semester Spring 2016 LEARNING OUTCOMES Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to: Have knowledge of major perspectives in organisational theory Be able to elaborate on key concepts of the field Have knowledge of what influences behaviour in organizations Make comparisons between different organizations PREREQUISITIES Admission occurs based on general study competence (university entrance) or work competence (prior learning) according to current Norwegian regulations. RECOMMENDED PRIOR KNOWLEDGE N/A RECOMMENDED OR REQUIRED READING Dag Ingvar Jacobsen og Jan Thorsvik: Hvordan organisasjoner fungerer. Innføring i organisasjon og ledelse. Fagbokforlaget. (All chapters except 7 and 8). Mary Jo Hatch: Organisasjonsteori. Moderne, symbolske og postmoderne perspektiver. Abstrakt forlag. (all chapter). Page 12 of 68

13 MODE OF DELIVERY Lectures two hours a week, with seminars directly after the lectures. TEACHING ACTIVITIES AND METHODS Lectures and seminars based on a set of exercises. Students are free to ask additional questions and discuss different subject-related issues. Overheads and exercises will be posted on Fronter a few days in advance of each lecture. ASSESSMENT AND EXAMINATIONS Written examination, 6 Hours (first instance 2010 autumn, last instance 2016 autumn). OVERLAPPING COURSES OR125E Organisation study points. OR127E Organisation and CSR study points. COURSE EVALUATION The study programme is evaluated annually by students by way of course evaluation studies (mid-term evaluation and final evaluation). These evaluations are included in the university s quality assurance system. Page 13 of 68

14 Public policy and administration PO111S The course presents the basic concepts in the study of public policy, also providing a basic introduction to Norwegian political and administrative management. The structure of political and administrative management at national, regional and local level is described. This course covers the key elements of management systems, such as politics, democracy, parliamentary system, elections and channels of influence, the relationship between politics and administration, and reforms in the public sector. Concepts and descriptions of the political management systems provide the basis for several of the other courses in the bachelor degree programs in political science and organizational studies. No costs except semester registration fee and syllabus literature. PUBLIC POLICY AND ADMINISTRATION PO111S ECTS Credits 10 Level Course type Undergraduate degrees Compulsory for Bachelor/One year programmes in Political Science and Bachelor of Organization and management. For students on other programmes, the course is elective. Year of study Course location Faculty Teaching language Application deadline 1st study year Bodø Faculty of Social Sciences JILL BETH OTTERLEI Course coordinator Førsteamanuensis Phone: jill.b.otterlei@nord.no Start semester Spring 2016 LEARNING OUTCOMES Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to: Knowledge Demonstrate knowledge of the political and administrative government at national, regional and local levels Skills Explain the basic concepts in the study of public policy and administration General competence Apply scientific knowledge in the discussion of the political management systems in Norway RECOMMENDED PRIOR KNOWLEDGE Admission occurs based on general study competence (university entrance) or work competence (prior learning) according to current Norwegian regulations. Page 14 of 68

15 RECOMMENDED OR REQUIRED READING Baldersheim, Harald og Rose, Lawrence E. (red.): Det kommunale laboratorium. Teoretiske perspektiver på lokal politikk og organisering. Fagbokforlaget, siste utgave. Hele boka er pensum. Hanssen, Gro Sandkjær, Marit Kristine Helgesen og Signy Irene Vabo: Politikk og demokrati. En innføring i stats- og kommunalkunnskap. Gyldendal, siste utgave. Hele boka er pensum. Østerud, Ø. (2014) Statsvitenskap - Innføring i politisk analyse. Oslo: Universitetsforlaget. Kap kap. 18 and 19 MODE OF DELIVERY Face-to-face. TEACHING ACTIVITIES AND METHODS Lectures and seminars. A six hour written individual examination using the regular Norwegian grading system (A-F). ASSESSMENT AND EXAMINATIONS Written examination, 6 Hours (first instance 2014 spring). OVERLAPPING COURSES PO111S Public policy and administration - 10 study points. PO111S-001 Public policy and administration I - 3 study points. PO111S-002 Public policy and administration I - 7 study points. PO111S-001, PO111S-002 Public policy and administration I - 10 study points. SA259S Social Work II - 10 study points. SA233S Social Work II - 10 study points. COURSE EVALUATION Annual evaluations which are included in the university s quality assurance system. Page 15 of 68

16 Political Theory PO112S The main course topics are related to political theories such as; liberalism, conservatism, communism, socialism, social democracy, nazism, fascism, feminism, populism, and Islamism. Lectures on elitism will also be provided on this course. No costs except semester registration fee and syllabus literature. POLITICAL THEORY PO112S ECTS Credits 10 Level Course type Undergraduate degrees Compulsory for Bachelor and one year programmes in political science, Bachelor of Organization and management. For students on other programmes, the course is elective. Year of study Course location Faculty Teaching language Application deadline 1st study year Bodø Faculty of Social Sciences HANS PETTER SAXI Course coordinator Førsteamanuensis Phone: Start semester Spring 2016 LEARNING OUTCOMES Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to: Demonstrate knowledge of the most important political ideologies Understand the basic principles of elitism To compare and analyze the similarities and differences between different political ideologies Understand the differences between democratic and authoritarian political ideologies RECOMMENDED OR REQUIRED READING Malnes, R. og K. Midgaard (2009): Politisk tenkning. Oslo: Universitetsforlaget. (241 p.) Liedman, S. E. (1994): Fra Platon til kommunismens fall. Oslo: Cappelen. (155 p.) Østerud, Ø.(2014): Statsvitenskap. Kap 14 og 15. Oslo: Universitetsforlaget. (20 p.) Compendium: Politisk teori PO112S våren 2016 (approx. 300 pages.) MODE OF DELIVERY Face-to-face, lectures and seminars. TEACHING ACTIVITIES AND METHODS Lectures and seminars led by the teacher. A five-hour written examination with regular Norwegian grading system (A-F). Page 16 of 68

17 ASSESSMENT AND EXAMINATIONS Written examination, 5 Hours (first instance 2014 spring). OVERLAPPING COURSES PO112S Political Theory - 10 study points. PO112S Political Theory - 10 study points. PO112LS Political Theory - 10 study points. COURSE EVALUATION The study programme is evaluated annually by students by way of course evaluation studies (mid-term evaluation and final evaluation). These evaluations are included in the university's quality assurance system. Page 17 of 68

18 Globalization and international politics PO113S The course presents a number of international relations issues, in which the most important are: Globalization seen in relation to international development in economics, politics and culture Introduction to perspectives on the state s actions in the international system The international system: system vs. community International organizations, (WTO, WB, EU and UN) as actors on the international arena Norway's action scope in a globalized world Terrorism as a modern phenomenon - foundations and consequences Global environment issues with a focus on The High North No costs except semester registration fee and syllabus literature. GLOBALIZATION AND INTERNATIONAL POLITICS PO113S ECTS Credits 10 Level Course type Undergraduate degrees Compulsory for students from the Bachelor of Political Science or Political Science, one year. Elective for other students. Year of study Course location Faculty Teaching language Application deadline 2nd study year Bodø Faculty of Social Sciences HÅKAN TORLEIF SANDERSEN Course coordinator Førsteamanuensis Phone: hakan.t.sandersen@nord.no Start semester Autumn 2016 LEARNING OUTCOMES Upon successful completion of this course, the student should have the following learning outcomes: Knowledge Demonstrate basic knowledge about globalization processes and how they influence the state's action scope Demonstrate basic knowledge of the core perspectives related to the international system and the state's role in this Have basic knowledge about the structure and development of organizations such as EU and UN Have basic knowledge about economy and trade as global phenomena. Skills Understand the significance of non-governmental, inter-governmental, and supra-governmental organizations with regard to international affairs Be able to analyze the basic processes of change in the international system Present the main dilemmas related to global environmental problems General competence Display sufficient analytical training necessary to analyze international terrorism Able to analyze and understand the key elements in Norwegian High North Politics PREREQUISITIES Admission occurs based on general study competence (university entrance) or work competence (prior learning) according to current Norwegian regulations. Page 18 of 68

19 RECOMMENDED PRIOR KNOWLEDGE N/A RECOMMENDED OR REQUIRED READING Jørgensen, Sten Inge (2010) Globale utfordringer. Høyskoleforlaget, Kristiansand. ISBN: (220 sider) Kalnes, Øyvind; Røhr, Heidrun Sørlie og Austvik, Ole Gunnar, (2010) Internasjonale relasjoner. En passe lang introduksjon.. Cappelen Damm, Oslo. ISBN: (230 sider) Østerud, Ø. (2014) Statsvitenskap - Innføring i politisk analyse. Oslo: Universitetsforlaget. Kap. 16, (103 sider) Kompendium på ca. 300 sider foreligger ved semesterstart. MODE OF DELIVERY Face-to-face. TEACHING ACTIVITIES AND METHODS An indivudual seven-day home exam (counts 30%) and a four- hour written examination (counts 70%). The regular Norwegian grading system (A- F) is used. ASSESSMENT AND EXAMINATIONS Compound evaluation (first instance 2013 autumn, last instance 2016 autumn). Home examination, 1 Weeks. Worth 30/100 of the grade (first instance 2013 autumn, last instance 2016 autumn). Written examination, 4 Hours. Worth 70/100 of the grade (first instance 2013 autumn, last instance 2016 autumn). OVERLAPPING COURSES IN107S Globalisation and International Politics - 10 study points. IN107S Globalisation and International Politics - 10 study points. IN107LS Globalisation and International Politics - 10 study points. COURSE EVALUATION The topic is evaluated annually by students by way of course evaluation studies (mid-term evaluation and final evaluation). These evaluations are included in the university's quality assurance system. Page 19 of 68

20 Comparative politics PO114S The course develops the students fundamental knowledge of political processes and forms of government in different countries. The course also enables him/her to conduct comparative analyses. The prerequisite for this is knowledge about comparative analysis, the criteria for a good society, and theories of democracy. No costs except semester registration fee and syllabus literature. COMPARATIVE POLITICS PO114S ECTS Credits 10 Level Course type Undergraduate degrees Compulsory for the one year study and bachelor program in Political Sciences. Elective for students from other programs. Year of study Course location Faculty Teaching language Application deadline 2nd study year Bodø Faculty of Social Sciences HANS PETTER SAXI Course coordinator Førsteamanuensis Phone: hans.p.saxi@nord.no Start semester Autumn 2016 LEARNING OUTCOMES Upon successful completion of this course, the student should be able to: Knowledge Analyze different criteria concerning what constitutes a good society Understand the basic differences between the different forms of democracy Skills Make comparisons between different parts of the political systems in selected countries around the world General competence Demonstrate knowledge of comparative method and theory RECOMMENDED PRIOR KNOWLEDGE Admission occurs based on general study competence (university entrance) or work competence (prior learning) according to current Norwegian regulations. RECOMMENDED OR REQUIRED READING Draper, Alan & Ansil Ramsay (2012) The Good Society. An introduction to comparative politics. New York: Pearson Longman. (350 s) (2nd edition) Hague, Rod & Martin Harrop (2013) Comparative Government and Politics. An Introduction. New York: Palgrave Macmillian. (9th edition. Paperback). (370 s) Page 20 of 68

21 MODE OF DELIVERY Face-to-face. Lectures and seminars. Overheads, summaries and lectures will be published on the learning management system Fronter weekly. TEACHING ACTIVITIES AND METHODS Lectures and seminars. A voluntary test-exam with feedback from the teacher. ASSESSMENT AND EXAMINATIONS Written examination, 5 Hours (first instance 2013 autumn). OVERLAPPING COURSES PO114S Comparative politics - 10 study points. PO114LS Comparative politics - 5 study points. COURSE EVALUATION Annual evaluations which are included in the university s quality assurance system. Page 21 of 68

22 International Relations and Security PO201S The course provides students with theoretical and empirical tools to analyze important aspects of international relations: the politics occuring between countries and other international actors. Special attention is given to security, conflicts, global media, international cooperation and international organizations. No costs except semester registration fee and syllabus literature. INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS AND SECURITY PO201S ECTS Credits 10 Level Course type Undergraduate degrees Compulsory course for the study programmes Bachelor of Political Science, International Relations (one year) and the senior teacher programme. Elective course for other students. Year of study Course location Faculty Teaching language Application deadline 2nd study year Bodø Faculty of Social Sciences Norwegian ELISABETH PETTERSEN Course coordinator Førstelektor Phone: Start semester Autumn 2016 LEARNING OUTCOMES Upon successful completion of this course, the student should be able to: Demonstrate knowledge of international relations and security theory. Understand the principles of how to analyze relations between countries. Be able to use different theoretical approaches to understand the transnational world. Know about models of war, security issues and how international organizations work and influence countries. PREREQUISITIES Admission occurs based on general study competence (university entrance) or work competence (prior learning) according to current Norwegian regulations. RECOMMENDED PRIOR KNOWLEDGE Basic knowledge of international politics. Page 22 of 68

23 RECOMMENDED OR REQUIRED READING Books: Hovi, J og R, Malnes (red) (2011, eller nyeste utgave): Anarki, makt og normer. Innføring i Internasjonal politikk. Abstrakt forlag. ISBN: Hele boken er pensum(410 sider). Rieker, Pernille & Walter Carlsnes (red)(2009): Nye utfordringer for europeisk sikkerhetspolitikk. Aktører, Instrumenter og Operasjoner. Universitetsforlaget. Oslo. Pensum: Kap.1, 2, 3,5,6,7,11, 12, 13, 16 (150 s). Jackson og Sørensen (2013 eller nyeste utgave): 5. Introduction to International Relations. Theories and approaches. Oxford University Press. ISBN: Pensum er Part: 1,2 3, 4 8 og 10 (450s). Fermann G. 2013(red): Utenrikspolitikk og norsk krisehåndtering. Cappelen Damm Akademisk. Oslo. ISBN: Pensum: Kap:1, 2, 3, 4, 5,6 7, 11, 12. (250) sider. In total 1150 pages. MODE OF DELIVERY Face-to-face. Lectures and seminars 4 hours weekly. Overheads, summaries and lectures will be published on the learning management system Fronter weekly. TEACHING ACTIVITIES AND METHODS Lectures, seminars, and tutored assignment work. ASSESSMENT AND EXAMINATIONS Home examination, 2 Days (first instance 2012 autumn). OVERLAPPING COURSES PO201S, PO201S International and Comparative Politics 2-20 study points. PO201S International and Comparative Politics 2-10 study points. PO201S International Relations and Security - 10 study points. COURSE EVALUATION The study programme is evaluated annually by students by way of course evaluation studies (mid-term evaluation and final evaluation). These evaluations are included in the university's quality assurance system. Page 23 of 68

24 Public Policies and Organizational Theory PO212S The course aims to elaborate the analytical skills of the students with regard to: the understanding of political processes, including the design and implementation of policies, and public sector reforms. The course is structured in different sections: the first section develops further the knowledge in organizational theory which the students have acquired through previously accomplished elementary coursing in the programme (see PO110S) and links this up with reform and reorganization in the public sector. In the second section a 'workshop' is organized focusing on a topic of current interest. Researchers as well as bureaucrats etc. are invited to seminars to lecture on or comment on the chosen topic. The topic provides the case for a home exam lasting for one week. The course ends with a section focusing on the analysis of selected policy fields. No costs except semester registration fee and course literature. PUBLIC POLICIES AND ORGANIZATIONAL THEORY PO212S ECTS Credits 10 Level Course type Undergraduate degrees Compulsory for the Bachelor in Political Science. Elective for other students satisfying the qualification requirements. Year of study Course location Faculty Teaching language Application deadline 3rd study year Bodø Faculty of Social Sciences ASBJØRN RØISELAND Course coordinator Professor Phone: asbjorn.roiseland@nord.no Start semester Spring 2018 LEARNING OUTCOMES Upon successful completion of the course the students should be able: To document knowledge about important models used in the study of public policy, and more especially to reflect critically on the possibilities and restrictions in applying models To demonstrate insights in problems and challenges in conducting reforms To document knowledge about designing and implementating policies in selected policy fields PREREQUISITIES Completed introductory courses in Organization Theory (PO110S) and Public Policy and Administration (PO111S). RECOMMENDED PRIOR KNOWLEDGE N/A Page 24 of 68

25 RECOMMENDED OR REQUIRED READING Books: Peters, B. Guy (2009). Institutional Theory in Political Science. Kap. 1, 2, 3, 4, 7 og 9 (102 s.) Veggeland, Noralf (2012): Styring og reguleringsparadokser. Trondheim: Tapir. (120 sider) NOU 2003:19 Sluttrapport fra Maktutredningen. Kap 2 13, s Dokumentet vil være tilgjengelig på fronter. Compendium: Askim, Jostein, Ragna Eltun og Eivind Fremstad (2014) Mål- og resultatstyring. Riktig oppskrift for styring av statsforvaltningen? Kapittel 15 i H. Baldersheim og Ø. Østerud (red.) Det norske demokratiet i det 21. århundret. Bergen: Fagbokforlaget, s (17 s.) Foss Hansen, H. (2011) NPM in Scandinavia. I T. Christensen og P. Lægreid (red.) The Ashgate Research Companion to New Public Management. Farnham: Ashgate (17 s.) Grønlie, T. (1998 ). Drømmen om en konkurransetilpasset stat. Ytre fristilling som styringspolitisk redskap , i T. Grønlie & P. Selle (red.) Ein stat? Fristillingas fire ansikt. (41). Kolltveit, Kristoffer (2014) Samordning i det norske regjeringsapparatet. Kapittel 16 i H. Baldersheim og Ø. Østerud (red.) Det norske demokratiet i det 21. århundret. Bergen: Fagbokforlaget, s (19 s.) Kuhnle, Stein (2001): Velferdsstatens idegrunnlag i perspektiv i Hatland, Kuhnle og Romøren (red): Den norske velferdsstaten. Oslo: Gyldendal. (kompendium) (23 sider) Moe, T.M. (1990). Political Institutions: The Neglected Side of the Story, i Journal of Law, Economic, and Organization. (41 s) Rose, Lawrence (2014): Demokratiteori - forventninger og virkelighet. Kapittel 2 i H. Baldersheim og L. E. Rose (red.) Det kommunale laboratorium. Teoretiske perspektiver på lokal politikk og organisering. 3. utgave. Bergen: Fagbokforlaget., s (32 s.) Røiseland, A og S. I. Vabo (2012): Styring og samstyring governance på norsk. Bergen: Fagbokforlaget. Kap. 1. (32 sider). Røiseland, A (2006): Demokratiets infrastruktur i forfall? i Tidsskrift for samfunnsforskning, vol 47, nr. 3, s (11 s.) Stoker, Gerry (2006) The Triumph of Democracy Why Politics Matters. Kapittel 1 i Making Democracy Work. New York: Palgrave MacMillan., s (12 s.) Sørensen, Eva og Jacob Torfing (2005) Kapittel 6: Styringsnetværkenes demokratiske problemer og potensialer i Netværksstyring fra government til governance. Fredriksberg: Roskilde universitetsforlag, s (25 s.) Ødegård, Morten (2014) «Fra New Public Management til New Publiv Governance nye forvaltningskonsepter i kommunene». I H. Baldersheim og L. E. Rose (red.) Det kommunale laboratorium. Teoretiske perspektiver på lokal politikk og organisering. 3. utgave. Bergen: Fagbokforlaget., s (17 s.) Øverbye, E. 2009: Internasjonale perspektiver på sosialpolitikk i Stamsø, M. A. (red): Velferdsstaten i endring. Oslo: Gyldendal. S (24. s) Total number of pages: approx. 580 MODE OF DELIVERY Face-to-face. TEACHING ACTIVITIES AND METHODS Lectures, two hours a week. Lectures and discussions of examination papers. In addition, a seminar covering the topics in the different sections of the course. Page 25 of 68

26 OVERLAPPING COURSES PO200S Public Policies and Organizational Theory - 10 study points. COURSE EVALUATION Annual evaluations which are included in the university's quality assurance system. Page 26 of 68

27 Introduction to qualitative and quantitative methods in social sciences ME118S The course provides an introduction to social science methods, both quantitative and qualitative. This course presents and discusses the key concepts in social science methods, methods its logical structure and how the qualitative data (interviews and observations) and quantitative data (statistics) are produced. The course includes: Development of how to create a research design The importance of a well-developedgood research question The relationship between theory and empirical work How research to produces data How data is interpreted and analyzed Differences and similarities between qualitative and quantitative methods Writing as a unique, independent thinking and analysis process No costs except semester registration fee and syllabus literature. INTRODUCTION TO QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE METHODS IN SOCIAL SCIENCES ME118S ECTS Credits 10 Level Course type Undergraduate degrees Compulsory Year of study Course location Faculty 3rd study year Bodø Faculty of Social Sciences BENTE VIBECKE LUNDE Course coordinator Førsteamanuensis Start semester Spring 2018 Teaching language Application deadline Norwegian Phone: bente.v.lunde@nord.no LEARNING OUTCOMES Upon successful completion of this course, students should: Understand the creaion development of a research design Have an overview of the various social science methods Know the contents of various methods and analytical approaches Be able to explain key concepts and approaches Be able to understand and assess the ethical challenges associated with different methods Be able to master the relevant scientific tools, techniques and forms of expression Be able to reflect on their professional practice and adjust this under supervision Be able to plan and conduct a simple research task Be able to read social science literature, as well as presentations of research in media with a better ability to understand and critically evaluate the results presented PREREQUISITIES Admission occurs based on general study competence (university entrance) or real life and work competence (prior learning) according to current Norwegian regulations. RECOMMENDED PRIOR KNOWLEDGE A good grasp of mathematics will be an advantage. Page 27 of 68