Å-SAM115 Social studies 1a

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 students to be able 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 the ability to promote 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 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 1a 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 addition to the use of history and comprehension of history among children and young people. 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 o social science as a school subject and recent social science didactics
• has knowledge of climate and environmental conflicts nationally and internationally
• has knowledge of the historical main features in the social development of the world from antiquity to the present
• have knowledge of different societies, cultures and historical conditions
• has knowledge of central social science sources in the subject and critical evaluation of these

Skills

The student:

• is able to use academic and didactic knowledge and skills in geography, history and critically assess their own teaching
• can describe and analyse life forms and living conditions in different parts of the world
• is able to evaluate goal fulfilment with and without marks and to give reasons for the assessments
• is able to use social science sources and materials in the work to develop basic skills
• is able to contribute to developing oral skills through exercising participation in meetings, debates and other oral activities in the subject
• is able to critically assess textbooks and other learning materials for use in teaching

 

General competence

The student:

• is able to facilitate collaboration and conflict resolution
• 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
• is able to communicate and collaborate with people 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

Compulsory learning activities

Written and oral study requirements.

All study requirements are specified in the semester plan

Assessment

Written home exam, 3 days.

Examination support material

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