BLH3220 Culture and Identity - Nordic Childhoods Course description

Alle hjelpemidler er tillatt så lenge regler for kildehenvisning følges.

The language of all teaching and supervision is English, and the students should therefore have a working knowledge of both spoken and written English.

After completion of the course, the student will have acquired the following learning outcomes, defined as knowledge, skills and general competence

Knowledge

The student

• has awareness and knowledge of what factors constitute a person's identity
• has knowledge of the concept of "Culture", and an awareness of the culture of the individual student in particular
• has knowledge about childhood and identity construction

Skills

The student

• has skills in observation and analysis of a new educational and cultural setting
• has skills in communicating across cultural and linguistic borders
• has ability to facilitate inclusive practices in groups characterized by diversity
• has ability to observe and compare different educational settings

General competence

The student

• is able to reflect upon experiences of languages and cultures of other international students
• has an awareness of the implications of living in a globalized world
• is able to develop an awareness of challenges and possibilities within multicultural perspectives in education
• is able to reflect upon experiences of the multiple cultural settings in kindergartens / schools in Oslo

Det gis gradert karakter: A-F

Det benyttes intern og ekstern sensor på del 1 og del 2.

The final assessment consists of the following units:

• Oral examination based on course syllabus and experiences from fieldwork (50% of the final grade)
• Semester paper of 6500 Words +/- 10%, on a subject treated in the course and based on an expanded period of fieldwork.(50% of the final grade)

The grades in the two units are equally weighted and used in the calculation of the aggregate grade for this course. The final certificate of 30 ECTS will be awarded upon the completion of the above-mentioned requirements and examinations.

Suitability assessment

(Applicable to Norwegian students only)

The teacher training institution is obliged to assess whether the students are suitable for the profession. Students who show poor aptitude in mastering the teaching profession, must as early as possible during the study, be informed about their position in relation to the requirements of teacher suitability, and, if applicable, obtain advice and guidance on how to improve, or be advised to terminate their study. Assessments on suitability may be made throughout the study period. The assessment of suitability must be based on a comprehensive evaluation which includes academic as well as pedagogic and personal qualities necessary to be able to function as a teacher.

See also regulations concerning assessment of suitability for teacher training.

Studiet består av fire hovedtemaer:

1. Hvem er «vi» i barnehagen? Barndom og identitet
2. Hva er et mangfoldig samfunn?
3. Barn som samfunnsborgere
4. Finnes rasisme i barnehagen?

1. Hvem er «vi» i barnehagen? Barndom og identitet

• Barndom og identitet i norsk kontekst
• Barns sammensatte identitet (interseksjonalitet)
• Ledelse i barnehager preget av mangfold

2. Hva er et mangfoldig samfunn?

• Mangfoldsbegreper
• Religiøst og kulturelt mangfold i Norge
• Religions- og integreringspolitikk

3. Barn som samfunnsborgere

• Medborgerskap, rettigheter og forskjellighet
• Tilhørighet og likeverdig deltagelse
• Etiske problemstillinger knyttet til demokrati og religionsfrihet

4. Finnes rasisme i barnehagen?

• Rasisme og diskriminering
• Forståelser av ulikhet
• Ulike perspektiver på makt og ledelse

Grading will be according to the ECTS-grading scale, with A-E as pass grades and F as fail grade. Criteria for the different grades will be presented to the students at the beginning of the course.

Re-examination

In case of failing the exam or in case of valid absence at the time of the exam, the student is entitledto make a renewed attempt the next semester. The re-examination will be arranged in the same manner as the regular exam. The students are themselves responsible for registering for the re-examination within given deadlines.

Final assessment will be reviewed and approved by internal and external examiners.