KUN2202 – Nordic Design after 1900

Upon completion of this course the student will be expected to be able to:

• Relate key aspects of Nordic design history.
• Apply design historical perspectives to our modern material cultural heritage.
• Analyse a broad array of artifacts in a design historical context.

Students who are admitted to study programmes at UiO must each semester register which courses and exams they wish to sign up for in Studentweb.

If you are not already enrolled as a student at UiO, please see our information about admission requirements and procedures.

This course will be taught in 2 hour sessions, at least totalling 28 hours (circa). The sessions are taught in a combination of lectures and seminars. Parts of the teaching may take place in museums. It is expected that you are active in class discussions.

When writing a semester essay you are entitled to individual guidance by you teacher. To be eligible for this guidance you must submit a draft of your paper that meets certain requirements. More detailed information about guidance and how to submit your draft will be given by the teacher during class or in Canvas.

A term paper of 6-7,5 pages (à 2300 characters without spaces, not including illustrations and notes) and a two hour written examination.

The term paper counts 70% towards the final grade, while the school exams counts 30%. Both parts must be passed in the same semester to get a final passing grade.

When writing a semester essay you are entitled to individual guidance by you teacher. To be eligible for this guidance you must submit a draft of your paper that meets certain requirements. More detailed information about guidance and how to submit your draft will be given by the teacher during class or in Canvas.

The exam is digital and will take place in the Inspera exam system. You must familiarize yourself with Inspera well in advance of the exam. Read more by visiting the links below and follow the semester page (Timetable, syllabus and exam date) for more information.

Here you will find information about semester assignments in Inspera.

Here you will find information about written examinations/school exams in Inspera.