Autumn

This is an introductory course to the Nordic states and nations, their geography and societies, with particular emphasis on Norway. The course is only intended for foreign students with little previous knowledge of the subject of geography or of the Nordic states and nations.

Topics:

• The Nordic physical environment and human adaptation.
• The territorial development of the Scandinavian states.
• Energy resources and energy policy.
• Resource management and environmental protection.
• Planning and regional development politics in Scandinavia.
• Scandinavia and European Union.

Having completed the course the student should be able to

• provide a basic overview of central aspects of the geography of the Nordic countries and Norway in particular.
• show a deeper understanding of a particular topic related to the geography of the Nordic countries.
• relate recent developments, in for example, the agricultural sector and the energy sector to their historical frameworks.

Lectures, seminars and excursions

2 lecture á 2 hours pr. week.

Total: 19-21 lectures

3 excursions (0,5 day + 1 day + 2 days);

11-12 weeks in total

Department of Geography

Studieveileder@geog.uib.no