Myth Fairy Tales and Legends in EducationAn International course in cooperation betweenOslo and Akershus University College of Applied Sciences – HiOA, Norway and University College UCC, Copenhagen Denmark Litteratur

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Why do stories appeal to modern man? In what way can stories contribute to in-creased knowledge about today’s cultural expressions, and about ourselves? The objective of the course is to introduce students to the story of western culture and the main theories of myths and basic mythology. Important elements in the course are: the difference between myths, fairytales and legends; structural theories, psychological theories, eclectically theo-ries; myths and religion.

Aims of the International course, Through the course the students are expected to:• develop their knowledge about myths,

fairytales and legends• achieve an understanding of the con-

tent of a narrative, “factual” as well as psychological symbolical

• learn basic narrative patterns and be able to use these in own productions

• develop consciousness about own cul-tural heritage

• work creatively with music, art, drama etc.

• create different story-based perfor-mances

• experience and understand stories in practical, didactic contexts

• write an individual paper on a chosen sub-ject within the main subject of the course

OrganizationThe course lasts 3 months and takes place in Copenhagen and in Oslo. The first 6½ weeks take place in Copenhagen, and then the course continues in Oslo for the next 6½ weeks. The course will run from mid August to mid December. The course can be finished at 20 or 30 ECTS. If you are interested in 30 ECTS, please contact the administration at HIOA.

Target groupsThis course is designed to offer a full-time study program for students of Early Childhood and Primary School Teacher Education. Interested students from other academic areas are also welcome. Students must have fulfilled at least one year of their undergraduate degree studies, at their home institution, in order to be accepted.

Announcement and RecruitmentThe course started in 1996 and through the years, students from more than 27 differ-ent countries have been participating in the course. Many of these have been sent from the different partner institutions in Europe and USA as members of the ETEN-Network. (European Teacher Education Network). The course is announced on the ETEN website: www.eten-online.org

CONTACT INFORMATIONCourse coordinator at UCC: Annette Bruun, anb4@ucc.dk www.ucc.dk/international

Course administrator at UCC: Helle Schousboe, hsc@ucc.dk

Course coordinator at HiOA: Anikke Hagen, anikke.hagen@hioa.no www.hioa.no/eng

Course administrator at HIOA: international-lui@hioa.no

International Course 20-30 ECTS

International Course content:

Theory The main theories of Myth, basic Mythol-ogy, Fairytale Theory• The differences between Myths, Fair-

ytales and Legends • Structural Theories, Psychological Theo-

ries, Eclectic Theories • Myths and Religions• Psychology of importance and meaning

in Fairytales (5 ECTS)

Traditional stories as cultural expressionsThe Students own Cultural Identity and Stories• Hero tales and contemporary mass me-

dia narratives• Cultural exchanges• Excursions; museums, schools, kinder-

gartens (5 ECTS)

Stories as background for various artistic expressions• Puppet making and performing• Story telling • Stopmotion and animation• Dramatisation • Stories and music (5 ECTS)

Stories in a didactic perspective• The uses of Fairytales in Education and

Therapy• Didactic reflections on the use of myths

and fairytales• Practical work with traditional narratives• Excursions; schools, kindergartens

(5 ECTS)

• Working methods:• Literature studies/theory• Lectures and supervision• Excursions Workshops Seminars• Cultural exchanges/discussions• Reflective journal• Individual and group papers/perfor-

mances

The students are expected to work approx. 40 hours per week, all weeks.

Requirements for all students – 20 credit-points:• Active participation in various projects• Group papers documenting and reflect-

ing on project issues

Assessment and Credits (ECTS)ExaminationModul (20 ECTS):• Individual assignment on chosen subject

- approx. 4500 words• Assignments will be examined by exter-

nal censors Re-examinationIn case of failing the exam or in case of valid absence at the time of the exam, the student is entitled to make a renewed at-tempt. The re-examination will be arranged in the same manner as the regular exam. The students are themselves responsible for registering for the re- examination within given deadlines.

University College UCC is located in Co-penhagen, Denmark. UCC provides bach-elor degree programs in teacher education, social education, nursing, physiotherapy, psychomotor therapy, textile and handicraft design and sign language interpretation. For more information look at our website www.ucc.dk/international

HiOA is Norway's largest state university college, located in Oslo, Norway. HiOA provides 50 bachelor programs, 25 master programs and five ph.d. programs within the fields of technology, art and design, health-, social- and educational sciences. For more information: www.hioa.no/eng AccommodationYou can apply for accommodation at the central department for accommodation at UCC. Once your application for the course has been accepted, you will receive an ac-commodation application form.

You can apply for accomodation i Oslo, HIOA, Norway at the central department

of accomodation, by the student welfare organization SIOhttp://www.hioa.no/eng/Student/Student-welfare/Accommodation-for-international-students.

ApplicationDeadline for application at UCC: 15th of April 2015

www.hioa.no/eng/Studies/Admission/How-to-apply-for-exchange

VisaMost students outside EU will need a visa to study in Denmark and Norway. See this link for further information and remember to send your application as early as possible.

um.dk/en/travel-and-residence/residence-and-or-work-permits/

ErasmusFor students arriving from countries within the EU, there will be an Erasmus supple-ment. Contact your local international office.

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