EPN-V2

SOSV3230 Superdiversity: Diversity and social inequality in the city Course description

Course name in Norwegian
Superdiversity: Mangfold og sosial ulikhet i storbyen
Study programme
Bachelor Programme in Child Care and Welfare
Bachelor Programme in Social Work
Weight
10.0 ECTS
Year of study
2025/2026
Curriculum
FALL 2025
Schedule
Programme description
Course history

Introduction

The project plan, literature study, problem statement and research questions from Phase 1 forms the basis for Phase 2. The work is carried out under the guidance of the supervisor appointed at the start of Phase 1.

In addition to the project work, there will be a series of online, asynchronous classes during which students will be provided with a range of analytical tools and methods to help develop their writing skills. Students will also receive formative feedback on draft versions of their texts from the course instructor and their peers, with a focus on the Phase 2 report.

Required preliminary courses

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

  1. a draft text of the Phase 2 submission
  2. a peer review of another students draft text of the Phase 2 submission
  3. a Process memo (reflection on the feedback received.

Learning outcomes

Tore Flåtten

Teaching and learning methods

All aids are permitted, provided the rules for plagiarism and source referencing are complied with.

Course requirements

Assessment is pass or fail.

Assessment

Two internal examiners. External examiner is used periodically.

Permitted exam materials and equipment

Master thesis coordinator: assistant professor Nikola Holm

Writing workshop coordinator: professor Pavel Zemliansky

Grading scale

Grade scale A-F.

Examiners

All exam papers are assessed by one internal and one external examiner.

Course contact person

Lise Cecilie Kleppe and Anne Britt Djuve.