Å-SAM215 Social studies 1b

Contents and structure

The study of social science includes the disciplines history and geography and the subject area social studies. The course of study is intended to qualify to work independently on both academic and didactic issues.

The subject must be put into a didactic perspective. Through different approaches to teaching and didactic reflection the students will develop a teacher's role that promotes social conscience and interest in the subject.

Social science is intended to develop a broad understanding of the interaction and conflict between people, society and nature during different periods and in different parts of the world. The students will work on selected geographical areas, historical periods and areas or social science. The subject will contribute to knowledge about the history of the Sami and their situation as indigenous people.

Social science work is intended to promote students' social competence and their ability to be members of a multi-cultural society. The students will also develop their ability to contribute to such learning in primary and lower secondary school.

The subject will contribute to allowing the students to work with the basic skills; expressing themselves orally and in writing, reading and mathematics, and using digital tools.

Contents:

Social science 1b comprises equal parts of geography, history and social studies. In geography emphasis is on geographic main features globally, regions beyond Europe in general, and the new growth regions in particular. In history conflict and social change from antiquity to the present is central. In social studies there is particular emphasis on political, economic and cultural social conditions, nationally and internationally.

Learning Outcome

Knowledge requirements

The student:

• has knowledge on socialization and identity development in child and youth years
• has knowledge of national and international politics, judicial systems and economy
• has knowledge of the rights of children and young people, democracy, political and economic participation
• has knowledge of resources and resource conflicts nationally and internationally
• has knowledge of the main historical characteristics of social developments in Norway from union times to now
• have knowledge of different societies, cultures and historical conditions
• has knowledge of working life and the creation of value
• has knowledge of central social science theories and methods
• has knowledge of the history understanding and history use of young people

Skills

The student:

• can facilitate teaching in geography, history and social studies adapted for different groups of pupils and individual needs
• be able to work independently on academic questions and analyse academic issues on the basis of the subject's basis of facts and theories
• can use and assess digital tools and sources in teaching and contribute to the pupils having a critical approach to digital media
• can apply and supervise pupils in central social science methods
• can supervise pupils in independent work with the subject's framework
• can facilitate teaching on social conditions in a multicultural and global perspective, with emphasis on human rights and democratic principles

General competence

The student:

• can facilitate cooperation and conflict resolution in work with the pupils
• be able to critically reflect on social science issues and stimulate critical thinking
• be able to understand current social conditions from a historical perspective
• be able to reflect on own practice and update oneself academically
• can communicate and cooperate with children and parents with different social and cultural backgrounds
• has insight into children and young people's understanding of the subject

Entry requirements

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Recommended previous knowledge

None

Teaching methods

Introductory lectures will be given based on the literature on the reading list. This is followed by tasks and discussions along the way. Emphasis is placed on students actively participating and contributing to a living and creative study environment.

Some of the activities take place outside campus. These may be museum visits or field work in the local community. It is expected that the students themselves pay the potential costs related to transport, entry fees etc.

Compulsory learning activities

Written and verbal study requirements

All study requirements are specified in the semester plan 

Assessment

2 part: home exam and oral exam

Examination support material

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