Beyond borders: Cross-cultural perspectives on early childhood
Do you want to learn more about how cultural, social and historical perspectives of childhood shapes our views on children? In this programme you will get a unique opportunity to spend 8 weeks in a childcare center in a new country and you will have the chance to compare and discuss your experiences with fellow students.
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Closing dates: Expired
Study facts
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Campus: Drammen -
Study level: Exchange programmes, bachelor level -
Progression of study: Full time -
Start up: Not defined -
Teaching model: Online and session-based -
Credits: 30 -
Charge: No tuition fee -
Semesters: 1 -
Teaching Language: English
Why study Beyond borders?
Are you ready to be challenged to explore your own perspectives and learn more about different cultural, historical and social perspectives on childhood? Do you want to experience how ECEC educators make various ethical and moral choices in their work with children? Do you want to expand your professional network with ECEC educators beyond national borders, and have the opportunity to discuss and compare your experiences?
If yes, come to Norway and and join in on this exciting study programme!
Content
The course will include both physical and online learning activities that will take place before, during and after fieldwork. The course facilitates reflection and curiosity, where the students’ own experiences and notes from fieldwork are central. In addition to lectures, students will exchange experiences in plenary and group discussions. Work with case studies based on fieldnotes and writing under guidance to analyze experiences in light of course work theories will offer students a broader understanding of different cultures, practices, and perspectives on childhood.
The course includes an 8-week period fieldwork in a childcare center. The students will receive online supervision during the fieldwork, both individually and in groups.
Admission requirements
The programme is open to international exchange students studying at one of USN's bilateral partner institutions. Exchange students at the bachelor-level must have completed at least 60 ECTS or equivalent within the relevant study field, and be officially nominated by their home university in order to apply. Admission to the programme requires a good command of the English language, both spoken and written. An English proficiency equivalent to B2 (Cambridge) level is recommended.
