Regional Development and Globalization
Upon completion of the course the student has acquired the following learning outcomes:
Knowledge:
- has knowledge of relevant concepts and theories related to economic globalization, emphasizing industrial development and new industries.
- has knowledge of relevant concepts and theories related to innovation and green restructuring related to the UN´s Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) and the transition to sustainability.
- has knowledge of relevant concepts and theories related to sustainable urban planning and development.
- has knowledge of relevant concepts and theories related to development geography, and in particular knowledge concerning poverty and how to defeat poverty on a global scale.
Skills:
- is able to use geographical knowledge to analyze and understand societal developments at a local, regional and global scale.
- can find, evaluate and apply geographical information and disciplinary subjects in the students own research questions and projects.
- is able to interpret and understand geographical surroundings, based on fieldtrips and excursions.
General competence:
- has knowledge of disciplinary subjects, and is able to relate the geographical knowledge to questions concerning regional development and globalization.
- is able to implement the geographical knowledge in the students own work tasks, and be able to convey relevant theories, research questions and solutions, both in writing and orally.
The teaching is mainly given in connection with three gatherings, two physical and one digital. At the physical gatherings, there are lectures, excursions and group work.
In the periods between the gatherings, there is work with assignments that receive individual feedback, and online support/activities.
Participation in physical gatherings and assignments is compulsory. The gatherings normally take place on campus Levanger, or at another location in Trøndelag.
Physical gatherings are mandatory because excursions and experience with different environments are central to geography. However, exemption from gatherings can be granted for special reasons such as acute illness, granted top sports status or other. Application for exemption with documentation is sent to the study counselor. Study work as an alternative to the gathering must be expected.
