Risk, Society and Governance (RIS515)
This course introduces students to key concepts in risk analysis and governance as a field and science. The course focuses on theories on risk, risk perception, risk society, crisis, social construction, politics and power, culture, trust and relationships between science, technology and risk.
Course description for study year 2022-2023
Course code
RIS515
Version
1
Credits (ECTS)
10
Semester tution start
Autumn
Number of semesters
1
Exam semester
Autumn
Language of instruction
English
Content
This course introduces students to key concepts in risk analysis and governance as a field and science. The course focuses on theories on risk, risk perception, risk society, crisis, social construction, politics and power, culture, trust and relationships between science, technology and risk.
Key subjects are how individuals perceive risks, risk communication, how organizations and institutions take part in and respond to different forms of communication, theories about organizational risk, globalization and risk in complex systems, what characterizes different types of crisis in society and how individuals and organisations respond to acute situations.
Learning outcome
Knowledge:
After completing the course, the student will have basic knowledge about risk perception, risk communication and risk governance. The students will have knowledge of social processes through which risks are defined, why some risks are seen as acceptable and others not, how causes of accidents and disasters are constructed and how policies to control risks and manage crisis are developed.
Skills:
After completing the course students should have an understanding of ways in which risk and culture, power and trust are related and focusing on international and global issues be able to apply the theoretical approaches on risk problems in society.
General competence:
After the course, the students will be able to apply these theories and concepts in ways that support risk (safety, security) knowledge and tackling of risk (safety, security) problems in society. Students will also have a critical perspective on risk and be able to communicate problems and dilemmas associated with risks in society.
Required prerequisite knowledge
Exam
Home exam and projectwork
Form of assessment | Weight | Duration | Marks | Aid |
---|---|---|---|---|
Home exam | 3/5 | 4 Hours | Letter grades | |
Projectwork | 2/5 | 1 Semesters | Letter grades |
Coursework requirements
Course teacher(s)
Course coordinator:
Kenneth Arne Pettersen GouldCourse teacher:
Lisbet FjæranCourse teacher:
Sissel Haugdal JoreCourse teacher:
Frederic Emmanuel BouderCourse teacher:
Ole Andreas Hegland EngenCourse teacher:
Kenneth Arne Pettersen GouldCourse teacher:
Bjørn Ivar KrukeHead of Department:
Tore MarkesetMethod of work
Overlapping courses
Course | Reduction (SP) |
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Risk, Society and Governance (RAG510_1) | 10 |