Arctic Nature and Society
Course content
The aim of this course is to provide a broad introduction to the natural and cultural history and evolution of the Arctic combined with a modern perspective on arctic societies and their livelihood. During the course we will explore topics and case studies within biology, geology, geography, archaeology, and anthropology, as well as the region’s modern history, political development and options for the future.
Knowledge
At the end of the course, the student is expected to be able to:
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Have a basic knowledge of the arctic natural environment and its origins
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Have an overview of the arctic environment and its natural resources as a precondition for cultural evolution and for modern societal, political and economic development
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Have knowledge of the interplay between the natural and cultural environment in the Arctic and its consequences locally and globally
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Have knowledge of the management of Arctic resources and the political consequences thereof
Skills
At the end of the course, the student is expected to be able to:
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Describe the characteristics and geological-biological development of the Arctic
- Detail the peopling of the Arctic and the cultural history of the region
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Understand the political and administrative options for Arctic nations and communities to manage, develop and exploit natural resources
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Explain the challenges and opportunities that future climate developments provide Arctic communities and global counterparts
Competences
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Synthesize Arctic research spanning disparate fields such as DNA, archaeology, geochemistry, anthropology, geopolitics and climate change research
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Analyse, outline and present the evolution of the Arctic as a natural environment and as a stage for arctic societies
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Facilitate a discussion on a wide range of topics relating to the Arctic at an advanced level
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Prepare the foundation for future research and employment focussing on the Arctic
Lectures, case-stories, role play, theoretical exercises and excursions.
See Absalon for list of course literature
The course is for academics wishing to obtain a general understanding of Arctic environmental and cultural history and of modern arctic societies and their dependence on natural resources in a changing world.
This course is part of the arctic coursework at UCPH. See more at arctic.ku.dk.
- ECTS
- 7,5 ECTS
- Type of assessment
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Oral examination, 20 min (no preparation time) under invigilationThe final grade is based 100% on the oral exam
- Aid
- Without aids
- Marking scale
- 7-point grading scale
- Censorship form
- No external censorship
Several internal examiners.
Criteria for exam assessment
See Learning outcomes
Single subject courses (day)
- Category
- Hours
- Lectures
- 42
- Preparation
- 128
- Practical exercises
- 6
- Project work
- 29
- Exam
- 1
- English
- 206
Kursusinformation
- Language
- English
- Course number
- NNMK17003U
- ECTS
- 7,5 ECTS
- Programme level
- Full Degree Master
- Duration
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1 block
- Schedulegroup
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C
- Capacity
- 50
- Studyboard
- Study Board for the Biological Area
- The Natural History Museum of Denmark
Course Coordinators
- Morten Meldgaard (10-4f4f676e6669636374664275706f306d7730666d)
- Nina Lundholm (9-716f7871676b726f7043767170316e7831676e)
Teacher
Lecturers from:SNM, NBI, National Museum of Denmark, Department of Anthropology (KU-HUM), Department of Cross-Cultural and Regional Studies (KU-HUM), Nordic Institute of Asian Studies (KU-HUM), Law (KU-JUR), and political Science (KU-SAMF).
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