The International Summer Sc
hool at the University of Oslo (http://www.uio.no/english/studies/summerschool/) is plea
sed to offer a 6-week Masters level course, "A Changing Arctic." The highly
interdisciplinary course consists of a series of lectures, both by UiO sta
ff and external guests, covering a wealth of issues related to the Arctic d
omain as well as excursions and public outreach.
This course aims to enhance knowledge and understanding of the Arctic natural habitat, includin g its changes over time and plausible future trajectories, and to increase awareness about how those changes affect legal developments, political tens ions, and international governance challenges. Students will learn about th e uncertainties in scientific data and models and will be trained in the us e of analytical tools and models that help to describe and diagnose governa nce challenges and to identify and assess response options. The course also provides understanding of international law rules governing the Arctic reg ion, with particular focus on the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea.
< p>This year the school will be held from June 23-August 3 at the Bl indern Campus in Oslo. The course includes a final examination and group and individual presentations, worth 15 ECTS (Credits).Scholarship applications close by 1 February.
Self-f
inanced applications close by 1 March.
More information abou
t the course and the International Summer School application process can be
found here:
http://www.uio.no/english/studies/courses/is
s/summer-school/ISSMN4030/ or you can check out the course Blog a
nd the public outreach assignments https://achangingarctic.wordpress.com/.