International exchange Friluftsliv

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International exchange: friluftsliv

Structure: 3 courses in parallel, lectures, trips, group work, study.Assessment: 3 reflective learning journals, 1 essay, 1 research topic and

presentation. Skills training: orienteering, trip planning ,edible mushrooms, life saving,

ice rescue, first aid, outdoor cooking, making fires and shelters …

Learn to

: live comfortably outdoors

: live and travel confidently

: analyse friluftsliv as a socio-cultural phenomenon

: plan for learning outdoors

: be(come) a self- responsible learner

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• Reflection

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Typical programmeIntroduction trip 3 days

Lectures – concepts for understanding

friluftsliv

Group work, trip preparation

Group work, trip preparation

Mountain trip and friluftsliv history (6-7 days)

Lectures – friluftsliv as a socio-cutlural

phenomenon

Group journey in forest (5 days)

Lectures – friluftsliv as a socio-cutlural

phenomenon

2 travel weeks (independent of NIH)

Tutorials: academic skills, assessment

Mixed classes with Norwegians

Friendly staff