Course
Risk Society (BYS100)
Course description for study year 2022-2023. Please note that changes may occur.
Semesters
Facts
Course code
BYS100
Credits (ECTS)
10
Semester tution start
Autumn
Language of instruction
Norwegian
Number of semesters
1
Exam semester
Autumn
Time table
Literature
Content
Central concepts:
Risk, safety, uncertainty, risk perception, social risk reinforcement / attenuation, risk analysis, trust, vulnerability, the risk society, risk communication
Some topics that will be covered:
- Contexts that form the basis for statements such as that the "risk society" has replaced the "industrial society".
- How the effects of modern risks and threats can cross borders between states, geographical areas, gender, class and cultures to a greater extent than before, and the consequences of these.
- The difference between experts' and lay people's assessment of different types of risks
- What factors affect how individuals perceive risk and how different actors' communication affects our interpretation of risk
- The importance of trust in social security and risk management
- Different types of risks and implications for the work with risk analysis and management
Required prerequisite knowledge
None
Exam
| Form of assessment | Weight | Duration | Marks | Aid | Exam system | Withdrawal deadline | Exam date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written exam | 1/1 | 5 Hours | Letter grades | None permitted | Inspera assessment | 14.11.2022 | 28.11.2022 |
Course teacher(s)
Course coordinator:
Lisbet FjæranHead of Department:
Tore MarkesetOpen for
The course description is retrieved from FS (Felles studentsystem). Version 1