75 hours Social studies course English

75 hours Social studies course English

This is a complete course package for those who want thorough preparation for the social studies exam. The course is offered in both Norwegian and English and has a duration of 3 months.

The purpose of the course is to provide students with a comprehensive introduction to Norwegian society, the Norwegian political system, and the Norwegian way of life, as well as the rights and responsibilities of every Norwegian citizen.

The course is also well-suited for those who are entitled to take it for free through their local municipality but prefer a more flexible format that can be completed from anywhere.

Course content

The course is divided into three main modules as outlined in the curriculum for Norwegian and social studies for adult immigrants. Each module presents each competency goal as described in the curriculum. 

You will also find a separate category featuring Karense’s podcast «75 Hours of Social Studies.» Here, you can listen to Karense’s discussions on all the central topics in the curriculum.

At the end of the course, there is a test with over 200 multiple-choice questions related to all the topics. This test generates 40 questions each time you start it, allowing you to take the test as many times as you wish, with different questions each time.

MODULE 1 EDUCATION, SKILLS, AND EMPLOYMENT

Rights, duties, and opportunities in the Norwegian education system

Being an employee in Norway

Tax-funded welfare

Privacy and copyright

Values ​​in the Norwegian school and education system

Collaboration between school and home

The importance of using various arenas to learn Norwegian

Critical thinking and ethical awareness

MODULE 2 FAMILY AND EVERYDAY LIFE

Laws, rules, and values ​​related to children’s rights and legal protection

Child rearing and collaboration with kindergarten, school, and child welfare

The Norwegian healthcare system

Rights and duties as a newcomer to Norway

Personal finances

Negative social control, domestic violence, forced marriage, and female genital mutilation

Family planning, contraception, as well as sexual identity and gender expression

Participation in social, voluntary, and political arenas

MODULE 3 NORWAY PAST AND PRESENT

The emergence of democracy in Norway

Important landmarks and holidays

Democracy in Norway

Diversity in Norway

Sustainability and the environment

Freedom of speech and protection against discrimination

Gender equality and women’s participation in the workforce

Traditions and religion

A journey through Norway

All our courses have fixed time periods.

When you enroll in a course with us, it is for a fixed period. The course’s start date and end date are clearly specified in the email you receive when you gain access to the course. Thus, the course has a start date and an end date. You cannot access the course after the end date, but you can extend your access by purchasing additional months. If you extend the course, all your results will be saved, and you can continue as before. If you do not use the course during the course period, you cannot reopen it later because the course period is over. You must purchase a new course to regain access. We cannot pause the course if you are sick or going on vacation. This means that the course period cannot be paused once it has started.