MIED2100 – The Norwegian Education System in its Nordic Context - the short version
Course description
Schedule, syllabus and examination date
Course content
The course will introduce you to the Norwegian education system within its Nordic context. It will provide you with a thorough understanding of all relevant components of the Norwegian education system. In addition, it will introduce you to the notion of ‘the Nordic model’, how it affects Norwegian education, as well as how it relates to the European idea and other educational models.
The course will cover both formal and informal institutional practices in education, and address questions about the ideas of democracy, inclusion and exclusion, the role of knowledge and expertise, the public and private dimension, lifelong learning, and access.
Learning outcome
The aim of this course is to provide you with a solid introduction into the Nordic education model with a special focus on the Norwegian education system. This introduction will serve as a foundation for the following learning outcomes:
Upon completion of the course you should:
Knowledge:
- have thorough understanding of the nature of the Norwegian education system in its Nordic context
- be able to identify and understand theories, concepts and terminology of relevance for interpreting and applying the Nordic model in an educational setting
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Skills:
- be able to critically compare the Nordic education model with education models developed and used in other parts of the world
- have developed an understanding of how to analyse and critically relate to various sources of information and apply these with the aim to address specific research questions about Norwegian education in its Nordic context
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Competencies:
- be able to use your knowledge and skills with respect to the Norwegian education system and Nordic education model in relevant professional contexts
- be able to apply your knowledge and skills in carrying out academic assignments
Admission to the course
This course is primarily for exchange students at Bachelor level.
Depending on the number of regular programme students registered for MIED4010, there are maximum 10 places for exchange students.
The course is coordinated with the MIED4100 – The Norwegian Education System in its Nordic Context?module in the Master in Education programme and accepted exchange students will have their lectures and seminars together with these students.
Only students who have been admitted to this course may attend the lectures, seminars and examinations.
Students at UiO must apply for courses in StudentWeb.
International applicants, if you are not already enrolled as a student at UiO, please see our information about admission requirements and procedures for international applicants.
Overlapping courses
- 10 credits overlap with MIED4100 – The Norwegian Education System in its Nordic Context.
Teaching
The course combines lectures, seminars, group work, discussions and student presentations. Active participation in group work and class-based discussions is expected.
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Compulsory components:
There is a mandatory 80% attendance requirement for this course. If you do not fulfil the mandatory attendance requirement, you must complete an additional assignment prior to passing the course. The requirement for the additional assignment is at the discretion of the lecturer.
Any absence beyond 70% must be approved on an individual basis by the student administration. If approved, the additional assignment will have the same length as the course examination.
All the educational activities organized as part of the course will take place at the University of Oslo Blindern campus.
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Access to teaching
A student who has completed compulsory instruction and coursework and has had these approved, is not entitled to repeat that instruction and coursework. A student who has been admitted to a course, but who has not completed compulsory instruction and coursework or had these approved, is entitled to repeat that instruction and coursework, depending on available capacity.
Examination
The final exam is a written assignment (maximum 2 000 words).
Deadline for submission of the assignment will normally be 14 days after the last lecture.
You must have completed the attendance requirements for this course prior to taking the final examination.
Language of examination
The examination text is given in English, and you submit your response in English.
Grading scale
Grades are awarded on a scale from A to F, where A is the best grade and F is a fail. Read more about the grading system.
Two examiners will evaluate the exam.?
The examination will count as the entire portion of the course grade.?
Resit an examination
Students who fail the exam, withdraw from the exam during the exam period or are registered with valid absence from the ordinary exam, are allowed to re-sit for the exam. The (re-)exam will be organized before January 31st the following year.
More about examinations at UiO
- Use of sources and citations
- Special exam arrangements due to individual needs
- Withdrawal from an exam
- Illness at exams / postponed exams
- Explanation of grades and appeals
- Resitting an exam
- Cheating/attempted cheating
You will find further guides and resources at the web page on examinations at UiO.