Socio-Cultural and Regional Specialisation
Emnekode:
IKF304Emnenavn:
Socio-Cultural and Regional SpecialisationUndervisningssemester:
HøstSteder:
BergenStudieår:
2024 — 2025Undervisningsspråk:
EngelskStudiepoeng:
15 Studiepoeng
- Participation and presentation of your project in three seminars.
- Develop a research question on the sociocultural background with relevance to the master thesis.
- Select a 1200-page self-composed curriculum with relevance to the master thesis. The student must hand in the self-composed curriculum developed in dialog with a supervisor. This will be done in stages during the semester.
- Give prepared comments on co-students' drafts at two seminars.
450 hours. This includes self-study.
The teaching methods include workshops/seminars on academic writing, the preparation of a literature review, and self-study. A working reading list has to be handed in and approved by the supervisor in the beginning of the semester. A more complete reading list will be handed in later in the semester with the second version of the literature review.
- Write an individual literature review of approx. 4000-6000 words. The literature review has to be handed in within a given date.
No.
Annually course evaluation in accordance with the quality assurance system for NLA University College. Students may also give their feedback on the course in the student group/ in class.
Master students in ICSM must have completed coursework requirements in IKF301 and IKF302 to continue with IKF304.
All aids permitted.
For the purposes of this course, students may propose their own geographic and sociocultural specialization based on their research interests and career plans. The course aims to prepare the student for fieldwork in a particular cultural and geographical context. The choice of syllabus/readings should be discussed with and approved by an appointed course supervisor. The self-composed syllabus must be submitted in Canvas within the given deadlines.
Knowledge
The student
- has a thorough knowledge of the history, culture, and society of a selected region or group, with particular emphasis on ethnic, religious, and socio-cultural relations specific to the context.
- has a thorough knowledge of key historical events specific to the context and major developments in culture, society, and politics.
Skills
The student
- can search for and find relevant, valid, and up-to-date information on specific cultural contexts.
- can analyze academic problems on the basis of the history, culture, religion, socio-political context, and power relations relevant to the Master thesis theme.
- can identify and analyze identity markers that are relevant to the context (for example: race, ethnicity, religion, gender, class, etc.).
- can use intersectional perspectives to analyze intercultural issues connected to a specific context.
General competence
The student
- has knowledge and understanding of the selected context with particular emphasis on culture, religion, politics, and society, and can apply general intercultural theories to a particular context.
- can find relevant, valid, and up-to-date information on the cultural, social, and political aspects of a selected context, with special attention to dynamic processes and historical development.
None.
Optional subject in the ICSM-program
IKF 305
Scandinavian languages or English.
Approved / Not approved
The literature review will be graded according to the normal ECTS grading scale from A to F, in which E or better is necessary in order to pass the examination.
- Participation and presentation of your project in three seminars.
- Develop a research question on the sociocultural background with relevance to the master thesis. Select 1200 pages self-composed curriculum with relevance to the master thesis. The student must hand in the self-composed curriculum developed in dialog with a supervisor.
- Give prepared comments on a co-students research proposal draft at two seminars.
450 hours. This includes self-study.
The teaching methods include workshops/seminars on academic writing and literature review, and self-tuition. The reading-list has to be handed in and approved by the supervisor at the beginning of the semester.
- Write an individual literature review of approx. 4000-6000 words. The literature review has to be handed in within a given date.
No.
Annually course evaluation in accordance with the quality assurance system for NLA University College. Students may also give their feedback on the course in the student group/ in class.
Master students in ICSM must have completed coursework requirements in IKF301 and IKF302 to continue with IKF304.
All aids permitted.
Students may compose their own course of geographical and sociocultural specialisation based on their own research interests and career plans. The aim of the course is to prepare the student for field work in a particular cultural and geographical context. The choice of syllabus should be discussed with and acknowledged by an appointed course supervisor. For the time being we can offer specialisation on Africa, Europe, Latin-America, China and Japan. The self-composed syllabus must be submitted in itslearning within given deadlines
Knowledge
The student
- has thorough knowledge on the history, culture, major worldviews and religion of the selected region or ethnic groups, with particular emphasis on ethnic, religious and socio-cultural relations specific to the field.
- has thorough knowledge on historical key events and on culture and society, including system of government, religion and worldviews specific to region/the immigrants´ region of origin.
- has thorough knowledge on the human rights challenges in the region/the immigrants´ region of origin.
- has thorough knowledge of relevant white papers / policy papers on the region.
Skills
The student
- can analyse academic problems on the basis of the history, traditions, distinctive socio-cultural character and place in the regions relevant for the Master thesis¿ theme.
- can analyse relations between culture, worldviews, religion and ethics in the relevant regions.
- can identify human right violations and ethical challenges.
- can search for and find relevant and valid information on specific cultural contexts.
General competence
The student
- has knowledge and understanding of the selected cultural context with particular emphasis on the culture, religion, ethnicity and human rights, and is able to apply general intercultural theory to a particular context and find relevant and valid information.
None.
Optional subject in the ICSM-program
IKF 305
Scandinavian languages or English.
Approved / Not approved
The literature review will be graded according to the normal ECTS grading scale from A to F, in which E or better is necessary in order to pass the examination.
- Participation and presentation of your project in three seminars.
- Develop a research question on the sociocultural background with relevance to the master thesis. Select 1200 pages self-composed curriculum with relevance to the master thesis. The student must hand in the self-composed curriculum developed in dialog with a supervisor.
- Give prepared comments on a co-students research proposal draft at two seminars.
450 hours. This includes self-study.
The teaching methods include workshops/seminars on academic writing and literature review, and self-tuition. The reading-list has to be handed in and approved by the supervisor at the beginning of the semester.
- Write an individual literature review of approx. 4000¿6000 words. The literature review has to be handed in within a given date.
No.
Annually course evaluation in accordance with the quality assurance system for NLA University College. Students may also give their feedback on the course in the student group/ in class.
Master students in ICSM must have completed coursework requirements in IKF301 and IKF302 to continue with IKF304.
All aids permitted.
Students may compose their own course of geographical and sociocultural specialisation based on their own research interests and career plans. The aim of the course is to prepare the student for field work in a particular cultural and geographical context. The choice of syllabus should be discussed with and acknowledged by an appointed course supervisor. For the time being we can offer specialisation on Africa, Europe, Latin-America, China and Japan. The self-composed syllabus must be submitted in itslearning within given deadlines
Knowledge
The student
- has thorough knowledge on the history, culture, major worldviews and religion of the selected region or ethnic groups, with particular emphasis on ethnic, religious and socio-cultural relations specific to the field.
- has thorough knowledge on historical key events and on culture and society, including system of government, religion and worldviews specific to region/the immigrants´ region of origin.
- has thorough knowledge on the human rights challenges in the region/the immigrants´ region of origin.
- has thorough knowledge of relevant white papers / policy papers on the region.
Skills
The student
- can analyse academic problems on the basis of the history, traditions, distinctive socio-cultural character and place in the regions relevant for the Master thesis¿ theme.
- can analyse relations between culture, worldviews, religion and ethics in the relevant regions.
- can identify human right violations and ethical challenges.
- can search for and find relevant and valid information on specific cultural contexts.
General competence
The student
- has knowledge and understanding of the selected cultural context with particular emphasis on the culture, religion, ethnicity and human rights, and is able to apply general intercultural theory to a particular context and find relevant and valid information.
None.
Optional subject in the ICSM-program
IKF 305
Scandinavian languages or English.
Approved / Not approved
The literature review will be graded according to the normal ECTS grading scale from A to F, in which E or better is necessary in order to pass the examination.
- Develop a research question on the sociocultural background with relevance to the master thesis. At the beginning of the semester, select 1200 pages self-composed curriculum with relevance to the master thesis. The student must hand in the self-composed curriculum developed in dialog with a supervisor.
450 hours. This includes self-study.
The teaching methods include workshops/seminars on academic writing and literature review, and self-tuition. The reading-list has to be handed in and approved by the supervisor at the beginning of the semester.
- Write an individual literature review of approx. 4000¿6000 words. The literature review has to be handed in within a given date.
No.
Annually course evaluation in accordance with the quality assurance system for NLA University College. Students may also give their feedback on the course in the student group/ in class.
Students must have followed IKF301 and IKF302 to continue on IKF304
All aids permitted.
Students may compose their own course of geographical and sociocultural specialisation based on their own research interests and career plans. The aim of the course is to prepare the student for field work in a particular cultural and geographical context. The choice of syllabus should be discussed with and acknowledged by an appointed course supervisor. For the time being we can offer specialisation on Africa, Europe, Latin-America, China and Japan. The self-composed syllabus must be submitted in itslearning within given deadlines
Knowledge
The candidate has
- thorough knowledge on the history, culture, major worldviews and religion of the selected region or ethnic groups, with particular emphasis on ethnic, religious and socio-cultural relations specific to the field.
- thorough knowledge on historical key events and on culture and society, including system of government, religion and worldviews specific to region/the immigrants´ region of origin.
- thorough knowledge on the human rights challenges in the region/the immigrants´ region of origin.
- thorough knowledge of relevant white papers / policy papers on the region.
Skills
The candidate
- can analyse academic problems on the basis of the history, traditions, distinctive socio-cultural character and place in the regions relevant for the Master thesis¿ theme.
- can analyse relations between culture, worldviews, religion and ethics in the relevant regions.
- can identify human right violations and ethical challenges.
- can search for and find relevant and valid information on specific cultural contexts.
General competence
- The student has knowledge and understanding of the selected cultural context with particular emphasis on the culture, religion, ethnicity and human rights, and is able to apply general intercultural theory to a particular context and find relevant and valid information.
Graff, Gerald & Cathy Birkenstein (2016) "They Say / I Say": The Moves That Matter in Academic Writing, with 2016 MLA Update and Readings. New York: W. W. Norton Company (292)
Approx. 1200 pages self-composed curriculum
None.
Optional subject in the ICSM-program
IKF 305
Scandinavian languages or English.
Approved / Not approved
The literature review will be graded according to the normal ECTS grading scale from A to F, in which E or better is necessary in order to pass the examination.
- Develop a research question on the sociocultural background with relevance to the master thesis. At the beginning of the semester, select 1200 pages self-composed curriculum with relevance to the master thesis. The student must hand in the self-composed curriculum developed in dialog with a supervisor.
450 hours. This includes self-study.
The teaching methods include workshops/seminars on academic writing and literature review, and self-tuition. The reading-list has to be handed in and approved by the supervisor at the beginning of the semester.
- Write an individual literature review of approx. 4000¿6000 words. The literature review has to be handed in within a given date.
No.
Annually course evaluation in accordance with the quality assurance system for NLA University College. Students may also give their feedback on the course in the student group/ in class.
Students must have followed IKF301 and IKF302 to continue on IKF304
All aids permitted.
Students may compose their own course of geographical and sociocultural specialisation based on their own research interests and career plans. The aim of the course is to prepare the student for field work in a particular cultural and geographical context. The choice of syllabus should be discussed with and acknowledged by an appointed course supervisor. For the time being we can offer specialisation on Africa, Europe, Latin-America, China and Japan. The self-composed syllabus must be submitted in itslearning within given deadlines
Knowledge
The candidate has
- thorough knowledge on the history, culture, major worldviews and religion of the selected region or ethnic groups, with particular emphasis on ethnic, religious and socio-cultural relations specific to the field.
- thorough knowledge on historical key events and on culture and society, including system of government, religion and worldviews specific to region/the immigrants´ region of origin.
- thorough knowledge on the human rights challenges in the region/the immigrants´ region of origin.
- thorough knowledge of relevant white papers / policy papers on the region.
Skills
The candidate
- can analyse academic problems on the basis of the history, traditions, distinctive socio-cultural character and place in the regions relevant for the Master thesis¿ theme.
- can analyse relations between culture, worldviews, religion and ethics in the relevant regions.
- can identify human right violations and ethical challenges.
- can search for and find relevant and valid information on specific cultural contexts.
General competence
- The student has knowledge and understanding of the selected cultural context with particular emphasis on the culture, religion, ethnicity and human rights, and is able to apply general intercultural theory to a particular context and find relevant and valid information.
Graff, Gerald & Cathy Birkenstein (2016) "They Say / I Say": The Moves That Matter in Academic Writing, with 2016 MLA Update and Readings. New York: W. W. Norton Company (292)
Approx. 1200 pages self-composed curriculum
None.
Optional subject in the ICSM-program
IKF 305
Scandinavian languages or English.
Approved / Not approved
The literature review will be graded according to the normal ECTS grading scale from A to F, in which E or better is necessary in order to pass the examination.
- Develop a research question on the sociocultural background with relevance to the master thesis. At the beginning of the semester, select 1200 pages self-composed curriculum with relevance to the master thesis. The student must hand in the self-composed curriculum developed in dialog with a supervisor.
450 hours. This includes self-study.
The teaching methods include workshops/seminars on academic writing and literature review, and self-tuition. The reading-list has to be handed in and approved by the supervisor at the beginning of the semester.
- Write an individual literature review of approx. 4000¿6000 words. The literature review has to be handed in within a given date.
No.
Annually course evaluation in accordance with the quality assurance system for NLA University College. Students may also give their feedback on the course in the student group/ in class.
Students must have followed IKF301 and IKF302 to continue on IKF304
All aids permitted.
Students may compose their own course of geographical and sociocultural specialisation based on their own research interests and career plans. The aim of the course is to prepare the student for field work in a particular cultural and geographical context. The choice of syllabus should be discussed with and acknowledged by an appointed course supervisor. For the time being we can offer specialisation on Africa, Europe, Latin-America, China and Japan. The self-composed syllabus must be submitted in itslearning within given deadlines
Knowledge
The candidate has
- thorough knowledge on the history, culture, major worldviews and religion of the selected region or ethnic groups, with particular emphasis on ethnic, religious and socio-cultural relations specific to the field.
- thorough knowledge on historical key events and on culture and society, including system of government, religion and worldviews specific to region/the immigrants´ region of origin.
- thorough knowledge on the human rights challenges in the region/the immigrants´ region of origin.
- thorough knowledge of relevant white papers / policy papers on the region.
Skills
The candidate
- can analyse academic problems on the basis of the history, traditions, distinctive socio-cultural character and place in the regions relevant for the Master thesis¿ theme.
- can analyse relations between culture, worldviews, religion and ethics in the relevant regions.
- can identify human right violations and ethical challenges.
- can search for and find relevant and valid information on specific cultural contexts.
General competence
- The student has knowledge and understanding of the selected cultural context with particular emphasis on the culture, religion, ethnicity and human rights, and is able to apply general intercultural theory to a particular context and find relevant and valid information.
Graff, Gerald & Cathy Birkenstein (2016) "They Say / I Say": The Moves That Matter in Academic Writing, with 2016 MLA Update and Readings. New York: W. W. Norton Company (292)
Approx. 1200 pages self-composed curriculum
None.
Optional subject in the ICSM-program
IKF 305
Scandinavian languages or English.
Approved / Not approved
The literature review will be graded according to the normal ECTS grading scale from A to F, in which E or better is necessary in order to pass the examination.
- Develop a research question on the sociocultural background with relevance to the master thesis. At the beginning of the semester, select 1200 pages self-composed curriculum with relevance to the master thesis. The student must hand in the self-composed curriculum developed in dialog with a supervisor.
450 hours. This includes self-study.
Self-tuition. The reading-list has to be handed in and approved by the supervisor at the beginning of the semester.
- Write an individual literature review of approx. 4000¿6000 words. The literature review has to be handed in within a given date.
No.
Annually course evaluation in accordance with the quality assurance system for NLA University College. Students may also give their feedback on the course in the student group/ in class.
Students must have followed IKF301 and IKF302 to continue on IKF304
All aids permitted.
Students may compose their own course of geographical and sociocultural specialisation based on their own research interests and career plans. The aim of the course is to prepare the student for field work in a particular cultural and geographical context. The choice of syllabus should be discussed with and acknowledged by an appointed course supervisor. For the time being we can offer specialisation on Africa, Europe, Latin-America, China and Japan. The self-composed syllabus must be submitted in itslearning within given deadlines
Knowledge
The candidate has
¿ thorough knowledge on the history, culture, major worldviews and religion of the selected region or ethnic groups, with particular emphasis on ethnic, religious and socio-cultural relations specific to the field.
¿ thorough knowledge on historical key events and on culture and society, including system of government, religion and worldviews specific to region/the immigrants´ region of origin.
¿ thorough knowledge on the human rights challenges in the region/the immigrants´ region of origin.
¿ thorough knowledge of relevant white papers / policy papers on the region.
Skills
The candidate
¿ can analyse academic problems on the basis of the history, traditions, distinctive socio-cultural character and place in the regions relevant for the Master thesis¿ theme.
¿ can analyse relations between culture, worldviews, religion and ethics in the relevant regions.
¿ can identify human right violations and ethical challenges.
¿ can search for and find relevant and valid information on specific cultural contexts.
General competence
The student has knowledge and understanding of the selected cultural context with particular emphasis on the culture, religion, ethnicity and human rights, and is able to apply general intercultural theory to a particular context and find relevant and valid information.
Approx. 1200 pages self-composed curriculum
None.
Optional subject in the ICSM-program
IKF 305
Scandinavian or English.
Approved / Not approved
The literature review will be graded according to the normal ECTS grading scale from A to F, in which E or better is necessary in order to pass the examination.
- Develop a research question on the sociocultural background with relevance to the master thesis. At the beginning of the semester, select 1200 pages self-composed curriculum with relevance to the master thesis. The student must hand in the self-composed curriculum developed in dialog with a supervisor.
450 hours. This includes self-study.
Self-tuition. The reading-list has to be handed in and approved by the supervisor at the beginning of the semester.
- Write an individual literature review of approx. 4000¿6000 words. The literature review has to be handed in within a given date.
No.
Annually course evaluation in accordance with the quality assurance system for NLA University College. Students may also give their feedback on the course in the student group/ in class.
Students must have followed IKF301 and IKF302 to continue on IKF304
All aids permitted.
Students may compose their own course of geographical and sociocultural specialisation based on their own research interests and career plans. The aim of the course is to prepare the student for field work in a particular cultural and geographical context. The choice of syllabus should be discussed with and acknowledged by an appointed course supervisor. For the time being we can offer specialisation on Africa, Europe, Latin-America, China and Japan. The self-composed syllabus must be submitted in itslearning within given deadlines
Knowledge
The candidate has
¿ thorough knowledge on the history, culture, major worldviews and religion of the selected region or ethnic groups, with particular emphasis on ethnic, religious and socio-cultural relations specific to the field.
¿ thorough knowledge on historical key events and on culture and society, including system of government, religion and worldviews specific to region/the immigrants´ region of origin.
¿ thorough knowledge on the human rights challenges in the region/the immigrants´ region of origin.
¿ thorough knowledge of relevant white papers / policy papers on the region.
Skills
The candidate
¿ can analyse academic problems on the basis of the history, traditions, distinctive socio-cultural character and place in the regions relevant for the Master thesis¿ theme.
¿ can analyse relations between culture, worldviews, religion and ethics in the relevant regions.
¿ can identify human right violations and ethical challenges.
¿ can search for and find relevant and valid information on specific cultural contexts.
General competence
The student has knowledge and understanding of the selected cultural context with particular emphasis on the culture, religion, ethnicity and human rights, and is able to apply general intercultural theory to a particular context and find relevant and valid information.
Approx. 1200 pages self-composed curriculum
None.
Optional subject in the ICSM-program
IKF 305
Scandinavian or English.
Approved / Not approved
The literature review will be graded according to the normal ECTS grading scale from A to F, in which E or better is necessary in order to pass the examination.