Social Science (SAK01‑01)
Competence aims and assessment

Examples of connections

Explanation

Competence aims

  • explore
    and
    present
    one’s work on contemporary topics or debates using methods, sources and digital resources from the social-science field, and argue for one’s own and others’ opinions and values

    Core elements

  • explore
    how interests and ideological points of view affect our arguments and choice of sources, and
    reflect
    on how this is manifested through different opinions

    Core elements

  • explain
    the process of socialisation and
    discuss
    how identity and self-esteem of young people are influenced through socialisation

    Core elements

  • discuss
    how personal finances, commercial influences and consumerism affect people on the individual, group and societal levels

    Core elements

  • reflect
    on challenges associated with setting boundaries, and
    discuss
    how different values, norms and laws apply to gender, sexuality and the body

    Core elements

  • reflect
    on one’s own digital footprint,
    explore
    who has access to one’s digital traces, and
    discuss
    how data and personal data can be used or misused

    Core elements

  • obtain information on the different forms of social inequality in Norway and
    discuss
    the connection between inequality and social exclusion

    Core elements

  • reflect
    on equalities and inequalities in cultural expression, identity and lifestyles within and between the majority and minority groups in Norway and the Sápmi/Sábme/Sáepmie

    Core elements

  • explore
    and
    describe
    how the organisation of society and working life in Norway has changed, and
    discuss
    how the Nordic Model attempts to deal with the challenges the individual and society face

    Core elements

  • explore
    and
    discuss
    how business and industry, innovation and technology shape and affect working life and local communities in Norway

    Core elements

  • reflect
    on what it means to be a citizen, and
    compare
    how political systems are organised in different countries and areas

    Core elements

  • assess
    how the exercise of power affects people on the individual and societal level

    Core elements

  • explain
    the foundations of human rights and
    explore
    and give examples of violations of human rights, nationally and globally

    Core elements

  • assess
    the causes of and initiatives that can be taken to prevent racism, discrimination and hate speech, and
    discuss
    the boundaries for freedom of speech

    Core elements

  • explore
    a challenge or conflict at the local, national or global level and
    discuss
    how the chosen challenge or conflict affects different groups

    Core elements

  • discuss
    the connection between economic growth, living standards and quality of life in a global and sustainability perspective

    Core elements

Formative assessment

Assessment of coursework