Arctic Nature and Society

Knowledge

At the end of the course, the student is expected to be able to:

• Have a basic knowledge of the arctic natural environment and its origins

• 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

• Have knowledge of the interplay between the natural and cultural environment in the Arctic and its consequences locally and globally

• 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:

• Describe the characteristics and geological-biological development of the Arctic

• Detail the peopling of the Arctic and the cultural history of the region

• Understand the political and administrative options for Arctic nations and communities to manage, develop and exploit natural resources

• Explain the challenges and opportunities that future climate developments provide Arctic communities and global counterparts

Competences

• Synthesize Arctic research spanning disparate fields such as biology, archaeology, sociology, geochemistry, anthropology, geopolitics and climate change research

• Analyse, outline and present the evolution of the Arctic as a natural environment and as a stage for arctic societies

• Facilitate a discussion on a wide range of topics relating to the Arctic at an advanced level

• Prepare the foundation for future research and employment focussing on the Arctic