Learning outcome

After successfully completing the course, the candidate will have achieved the following learning outcomes:

Knowledge:

The candidate has knowledge of:

- The interaction and conflict between the natural environment and living conditions

- Climate change and sustainable development

- Global history, global unequal distribution of wealth and conflicts

- Globalization - cultural, economic, political, social

Skills

The candidate can:

- Plan and implement interdisciplinary teaching and project work

- Apply the knowledge and results of research and development

- Critically analyze social studies issues and use this in instruction

General competence
The candidate can:

- Work independently and with others in identifying, analyzing and solving problems related to pupils’ learning and development in social studies.

Course Description

In 504 Social Studies 2, we explore what it means to live in a global world, with a focus on globalization, global history, the relationship between the natural environment and living conditions and specific global conflicts.

Teaching and Learning Methods

The course uses varied and active teaching and learning methods such as class discussions, lectures, seminars, working with sources and study trips (if possible).

Parts of the course are obligatory. Information concerning this will be provided in the semester plan.

Assessment Methods

Continuous assessment

Project which will be presented orally. Assessed on a pass / fail basis.

Final assessment

Individual report. Counts for 1/4 of the final grade.

Oral examination. Counts for 3/4 of the final grade.

Minor adjustments may occur during the academic year, subject to the decision of the Dean