FLKM4110 Introduction to International Development, Education, and Sustainabilities Course description

Course I is intended to form a common platform for the other courses. By gaining an insight into different traditions in the fields of education and development, the students are expected to develop their ability to apply different theoretical perspectives in their work on different topics. This work both ensures a broad interdisciplinary perspective and supplements students- previous education. Along with the other common courses, this forms the basis for specialisation in the area selected for in-depth studies and in the master-s thesis.

No prerequisite knowledge required.

After completing the course, the student is expected to have achieved the following learning outcomes defined in terms of knowledge, skills and general competence:

Knowledge

The student

• has knowledge of and insight into the international education field
• has knowledge of and insight into different perspectives on development
• has an overview of research-based knowledge of international education and development

Skills

The student

• is capable of competently explaining relevant topics in the field
• is capable of comparing research-based knowledge of the topic of the course

General competence

The student

• is capable of explaining and problematising relevant theory in the research fields of international education and development
• is capable of using the new knowledge in an independent manner
• is capable of communicating academic issues relating to education and development

The following coursework requirement must have been approved in order for the student to take the examination:

• Project description for the bachelor’s thesis, scope 1,000 words (+/- 10%)
• Completed supervision, three compulsory supervision sessions out of the four sessions offered

The work and teaching methods used in the course are characterised by lectures and dialogue and discussions, to which the students bring their own different practical experience and academic backgrounds. See the programme description for further details.

The following required coursework must be approved before the student can take the exam:

• Oral presentation of a draft of an academic poster (see the Assessment section) lasting 15 to 20 minutes.
• 80% attendance requirement

The purpose of the oral presentation is to encourage students to engage in more oral activity and improve their oral presentation skills, and to present the academic content to fellow students and the lecturer(s) in an organised and effective manner. The oral presentation is intended to help the students to acquire the skills specified in the learning outcomes for the course.

The bachelor’s thesis is the final academic in-depth paper in the nursing programme. Through the work on the bachelor’s thesis, the student will delve into a delimited area of research, and have the opportunity to develop his/her own academic independence. The topic must be linked to the nursing profession, patients and/or next-of-kin. The bachelor’s thesis must include systematic literature searches to apply results from recent research related to the chosen research question. The bachelor’s thesis must be presented in a systematic and clear manner. The title of the bachelor’s thesis will also be included on the diploma.

Passed first and second year of the programme.

After completing the course, the student is expected to have achieved the following learning outcomes defined in terms of knowledge, skills and competence:

Knowledge

The student is capable of

• discussing the nurse’s role and responsibilities in a chosen area of specialisation
• summarising relevant research and professional development in the chosen specialisation

Skills

The student is capable of

• creating a project description, including a time schedule and how he/she intends to complete the bachelor’s thesis with the resources available
• formulating a clear research question relating to nursing, which is possible to answer within the framework of the thesis
• carrying out an independent systematic literature review in accordance with the applicable research standards
• clarifying concepts, analysing and assessing different sources of information, and using these sources to formulate relevant argumentation
• presenting specialist literature in an independent, logical, critical and systematic manner

Competence

The student is capable of

• disseminating and arguing for strengths and weaknesses of his/her own study in a substantial and methodical manner
• reflecting on relevant research ethics issues

Lectures, seminars, supervision and self-study. All students will be allocated a supervisor.