BYVE3401 Land Use and Transport Planning Course description

The course provides an introduction to land use and transport planning from a sustainability perspective. Students are given an introduction to the Norwegian planning system, as well as to the history, theories and methods of land use planning. The framework for land use planning is explained in relation to the overriding guidelines (legislation, standards etc.), but also in relation to the desired qualities (value basis) to be incorporated in the planning. The transport system has consequences for all parts of society and affects the environment and people in the form of air quality, noise, climate change and traffic accidents. Land use, the transport network, transport committees, local climate, road, water, sewage and storm water infrastructure are strongly linked to sustainable development, and the course provides an overview of how they are related and describes strategies for sustainability. Compulsory participation in laboratory exercises (NovaPoint Areal or Focus Arealplanlegging and NovaPoint VA) as well as inspections and study trips.

For those who cannot participate in the organized study trips and examinations, it will be possible to conduct individual study trips and examinations in the Oslo area, by agreement with the course coordinator.

After completion of the course, the student have;the following learning outcomes, defined in terms of knowledge, skills and general competence:

Knowledge

The student

· has;developed knowledge of myths, fairytales and legends

· has;achieved an understanding of the content of the narratives, both the structure and motives and

the psychological ramifications

· has;acquired insight into the role of oral society for the emergence of fairy tales

Skills

The student;is;able to

· understand how narrative patterns can be used in aesthetic productions

· work creatively with music, art, drama etc.

· create different story based performances

General competence

The student

· has;developed an awareness of;cultural heritage

· is;able to write an individual paper on a chosen topic;within the main subject of the course

· is;able to use myths, fairy tales and legends in a didactic context

· can reflect on and produce authentic texts and media products aimed at authentical;target groups

· can reflect on and contribute to entrepreneurship related;to the course contents

•Literature studies/theory

•Lectures and supervision

•Excursions

•Workshops

•Seminars

•Cultural exchanges/discussions

•Reflective journal

•Individual and group papers/performances

Four of the following;individual coursework requirements must be approved. The purpose of these coursework requirements is to gain experience of;storytelling, to practise creating enthusiasm for theory, to gain;international experience beyond the ordinary;lectures and workshops, to acquire practical skills in connection with a vocation, and to get first-hand experiences of;the local context of the course.

1 Favourite story presentation (2-5 minutes)

2 Theory presentation (5-10 minutes)

3 Participation;in International Week;(week 43) 3-4 days of lectures and workshops

4 Practical work in connection with arts and craft classes 5 days of; workshops

5 Participation;in excursions 5-10 days

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Four of the following;;group coursework requirements;must be approved. The purpose of these work requirements is to gain;access to experiences from peers, to learn profession specific work methods, to reflect on the relationship between theory and practice, and to assess the course activities ;while reflecting on the relevance of the course activities.

1 Production of a drama (5 days of; workshop)

2 Production of radio theatre (5 days of; workshop)

3 Production of stop-motion animation (5 days of workshop)

4 Blog production (a diary that will require five;minutes every week)

5 Practical work in connection with International Week;(2-4 hours preparations)

The final assessment is based on two exams. The completion of the two exams will result in one final overall grade. The final grade for the course will be calculated as the sum of the grades for the first and second part worth 60% and 40% respectively.

Part 1

The first part consists of an individual paper on a chosen topic (4000-4500 words. If the student makes a practical product, the written part only needs to be 2000 words). The individual paper should

•have an individually chosen topic and be related to the student's own experiences

•be an in-depth study of the individually chosen topic

The paper can

•be a purely theoretical study/analysis

•include practicale studies

•test out educational ideas linked to the subject

•be a performance etc., including theoretical reflections on the choices made

The topic must be approved by the course leader(s).

Part 2

The second part consists of an individual product addressing an authentic target group. The student also writes a meta-text 1000-1500 words).

The product should

• have an individually chosen topic/purpose
• represent a deeper understanding of the individually chosen topic/purpose
• address an authentic target group
• the meta-text should argue for the choices made in the product
• the topic must be approved by the course leader(s)

If a student fails the exam or is absent at the time of the exam for a valid reason, the student is entitled to resit the exam the following semester. The resit will be organised in the same manner as the ordinary exam. Students who fail the exam may submit an improved paper for the resit exam.

The regulations on resit and rescheduled exams are available in the Regulations relating to studies and examinations at OsloMet. Students must register for a resit or rescheduled exam.

Grade;scale, A-F

Grading will be in accordance with;the ECTS grading scale, with A-E as a pass grades and F as a fail grade.; The criteria for the different grades will be presented to the students at the beginning of the course.

The;first exam will be graded ;by one internal and one external examiners.

The second exam will be graded by internal examiners.

Grade scale A-F.

One internal examiners. External examiners are used regularly.

The course is designed to offer a full-time programme in English for students of Early Childhood and Primary School Teacher Education, but is also relevant for students of other professions, including museum education officers, hospital workers and social workers. The period of study is three months. The students may decide to prolong their stay from three to four months after arrival.

Admission

Applicants are admitted as international students at the Faculty of Education and International Studies. Studentsfrom other academic areas may also be accepted. Students must have completed at least one year of their undergraduate degree studies at their home institution in order to be accepted.