Holdet 3c SAA (2025/26) - Undervisningsbeskrivelse

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Stamoplysninger til brug ved prøver til gymnasiale uddannelser
Termin(er) 2023/24 - 2025/26
Institution Rungsted Gymnasium
Fag og niveau Samfundsfag A
Lærer(e) Simon Møllegaard Christensen
Hold 2023 SAA/c (1c SAA, 2c SAA, 3c SAA)

Oversigt over gennemførte undervisningsforløb
Titel 1 Forløb#2 Classic Ideologies
Titel 2 Forløb#3Identity formation and late modernity
Titel 3 Forløb#4 Hispanics in the US
Titel 4 Forløb#5 EU and election time
Titel 5 6Welfare state, labour market  and challenges
Titel 6 Forløb#7 US Election 24
Titel 7 Forløb#8 An introduction to Economics
Titel 8 Forløb#9 SRO and Inequality
Titel 9 Forløb#10 Economics 2.0
Titel 10 Forløb#14 International Economy and challenges
Titel 11 Welfare state, labour market and challenges
Titel 12 Forløb#14 KV25
Titel 13 Forløb#12 International Relations and DK foreign p
Titel 14 Forløb#15 Challenges to Democracy
Titel 15 Forløb#16 Revision

Beskrivelse af de enkelte undervisningsforløb (1 skema for hvert forløb)
Titel 1 Forløb#2 Classic Ideologies

Hvad er konservatisme, liberalisme og socialisme, samt deres afarter.
Indhold
Kernestof:
Omfang Estimeret: 8,00 moduler
Dækker over: 15 moduler
Særlige fokuspunkter
Væsentligste arbejdsformer

Titel 2 Forløb#3Identity formation and late modernity

This course introduces students to key concepts and theories related to identity formation in late modern society. Through academic texts, media analysis, and theoretical discussions, students explore how individuals create and navigate their identities in a complex and changing social world. The course emphasises sociological perspectives on identity, individualisation, digital culture, and social acceleration. Students learn to apply theory to real-life cases and reflect on their own social roles and self-perception.

Main Question:
What is identity formation, and how is it affected by late modernity?

Main Topics and Theories:

    Changing identity in modern and late modern societies

    Goffman: Frontstage and backstage behaviour

    Honneth: Struggles for recognition

    Ziehe: Cultural liberation and individualisation

    Giddens: Reflexive identity

    Beck: Risk society

    Rosa: Social acceleration and alienation

Academic Focus Areas (Særlige fokuspunkter):

    Understanding and applying sociological theory

    Strengthening methodological awareness

    Developing analytical and reflective skills

    Exploring youth identity, media, and society

Work Methods (Arbejdsformer):

    Class discussion and group work

    Reading academic texts

    Media and case analysis

    Short written reflections

    Use of digital platforms and video material
Indhold
Kernestof:
Omfang Estimeret: 9,00 moduler
Dækker over: 12 moduler
Særlige fokuspunkter
Væsentligste arbejdsformer


Titel 4 Forløb#5 EU and election time

Indhold
Kernestof:
Omfang Estimeret: 10,00 moduler
Dækker over: 11 moduler
Særlige fokuspunkter
Væsentligste arbejdsformer

Titel 5 6Welfare state, labour market and challenges

This course focuses on the structure and function of welfare states with an emphasis on Denmark and its labour market. Students examine different welfare models, including the universal model, and discuss the economic, demographic, and political challenges they face. Globalisation, work life, and the role of the state are analysed through theoretical perspectives, news articles, and empirical material. Case studies include Danish labour market dynamics and debates surrounding the future of the welfare state.

Main Questions:

    How do welfare models differ across countries?

    What are the main challenges facing the Danish welfare state and labour market today?

    How do globalisation, demographics, and political reforms impact welfare and employment?

Key Topics and Concepts:

    Welfare state models (universal, liberal, conservative)

    The Danish labour market: flexicurity and collective agreements

    Globalisation and its economic and social effects

    The competition state (Ove Kaj Pedersen)

    Baumol’s cost disease and welfare financing

    Work-life balance, generational shifts, and political dilemmas

Academic Focus Areas (Særlige fokuspunkter):

    Application of theory to contemporary issues

    Analysis of statistical and empirical sources

    Argumentation and critical thinking on political topics

    Developing socio-political vocabulary in English

Work Methods (Arbejdsformer):

    Group discussions and plenary debate

    Thematic reading and analysis

    Case-based learning using articles and video

    Student presentations and written reflections
Indhold
Kernestof:
Omfang Estimeret: 8,00 moduler
Dækker over: 14 moduler
Særlige fokuspunkter
Væsentligste arbejdsformer

Titel 6 Forløb#7 US Election 24

This course provides an introduction to the US political system through the lens of the 2024 presidential election. Students investigate the role of swing states, voter types, party strategies, and socio-economic factors shaping American politics. Using comparative method and statistical tools, students learn to analyse political behaviour and election outcomes. The course includes group work, presentations, and a live election night event.

Main Questions:

    How does the US electoral system work and what influences voter behaviour?

    What characterises the American political landscape in 2024?

    How can comparative method and statistics be used to understand political trends?

Key Topics and Concepts:

    Electoral College and state voting patterns

    Types of voters and party alignment

    The role of media, campaign strategies, and political identity

    Comparative method and regression analysis

    Voter turnout, disenfranchisement, and political engagement

    Swing states and demographic change
Indhold
Kernestof:
Omfang Estimeret: 12,00 moduler
Dækker over: 16 moduler
Særlige fokuspunkter
Væsentligste arbejdsformer

Titel 7 Forløb#8 An introduction to Economics

What is economics?

What kinds of markets are there?
What is the price mechanism and how does it work?
Indhold
Kernestof:
Omfang Estimeret: 7,00 moduler
Dækker over: 14 moduler
Særlige fokuspunkter
Væsentligste arbejdsformer

Titel 8 Forløb#9 SRO and Inequality

This short course introduces key theoretical, political, and economic perspectives on inequality. Students explore what inequality is, how it can be measured, and what causes it—both in Denmark and internationally. The course also supports the Social Science component of the interdisciplinary written assignment (SRO) by developing theoretical and analytical tools that can be applied in independent student work.

Main Questions:

    What is inequality, and how does it manifest in society?

    What are the social, political, and economic causes of inequality?

    How can sociological and economic theory be used to analyse inequality?

Key Topics and Concepts:

    Definitions and measurements of inequality

    Relative and absolute poverty

    Social exclusion and marginalisation

    Class, education, and intergenerational inequality

    The role of policy and the welfare state

    Global and national case studies
Indhold
Kernestof:
Omfang Estimeret: 8,00 moduler
Dækker over: 9 moduler
Særlige fokuspunkter
Væsentligste arbejdsformer

Titel 9 Forløb#10 Economics 2.0

This course introduces key economic principles and practices through real-life examples and theoretical exploration. Students learn about taxation, market dynamics, and the roles of individuals and institutions in the economic system. Special focus is placed on understanding how the Danish economy operates, including income taxation, public services, and the circular flow of the economy. Students also explore concepts such as “the economic man” and the rational actor model, and reflect on the assumptions behind economic thinking.

Main Questions:

    Why do we pay taxes and how are they structured?

    What is “the economic man” and how does this concept affect economic theory?

    How does the economic circuit function, and who are its participants?

    What are the central goals of economic policy?

Key Topics and Concepts:

    Income tax, property tax, VAT, and environmental levies

    Tax structure in Denmark and individual case calculations

    The economic circuit: households, firms, the state, and financial institutions

    Rationality and behaviour in economic theory

    Economic goals: growth, employment, sustainability, and distribution

    Tariffs and international trade
Indhold
Kernestof:
Omfang Estimeret: 10,00 moduler
Dækker over: 7 moduler
Særlige fokuspunkter
Væsentligste arbejdsformer

Titel 10 Forløb#14 International Economy and challenges

International Economy and Challenges

This course investigates the global economic system and how monetary policy, international trade, and globalization affect both national economies and global relations. Students explore trade theory, interest rates, tariffs, and the power dynamics between major actors like the U.S., EU, and China.

Key themes include the consequences of Trump's tariff policies, central bank independence, global supply chains, and the winners and losers of globalization (e.g. Milanovic’s “Elephant Curve”). We also focus on the role of the EU in Denmark’s economic growth, labour market challenges, and demographic issues such as pension reform and workforce shortages.

Core content and tools:

    Trade theory (Ricardian model, comparative advantage)

    Trump’s economic policies and Fed conflicts

    Quantitative easing and inflation control

    Economic outlooks (Nationalbanken, DØR)

    Articles from BBC, CNBC, DR, and The Guardian

    Data exercises, SRP-style memos, and policy briefs

    Debate, peer feedback, group presentations, and OneNote reflections

The course ends with analytical tasks linking global economic trends to Danish challenges and political choices.
Indhold
Kernestof:
Omfang Estimeret: 13,00 moduler
Dækker over: 14 moduler
Særlige fokuspunkter
Væsentligste arbejdsformer

Titel 11 Welfare state, labour market and challenges

Welfare State, Labour Market and Challenges

This course examines the structure and challenges of the Danish welfare state in the context of globalization, demographic change, and political reform. Students analyze models of welfare provision, citizenship, and labour market dynamics, with a focus on Denmark’s transition from welfare to competition state.

We work with both theoretical frameworks and real-world policy issues such as declining fertility rates, recruitment difficulties in the public sector, and immigration’s role in supporting welfare finances. Concepts such as Baumol’s cost disease, globalization, and active labour market policy are introduced and discussed.

Key materials and tools include:

    Open Up Society (Columbus)

    Articles (e.g. Kristeligt Dagblad interview with Ove K. Pedersen)

    Small Great Nation report (Kraka/Deloitte)

    TV2 article on migrant labour

    SRP-aligned writing tools (OneNote, memos, analytical notes)

The course concludes with student presentations, data interpretation exercises, and reflective discussion on the sustainability of the welfare model.
Indhold
Kernestof:
Omfang Estimeret: 9,00 moduler
Dækker over: 8 moduler
Særlige fokuspunkter
Væsentligste arbejdsformer

Titel 12 Forløb#14 KV25

Kommunalvalg 25.
Local politics and voter behaviour.
Collecting Polls and analysing the data will be part of the course. So will a visit at the local City council, Hørsholm municipality.

Faglige mål i særligt fokus:
• anvende og kombinere viden og kundskaber fra fagets discipliner til at undersøge aktuelle samfundsmæssige problemstillinger i Danmark og andre lande og diskutere foreliggende og egne løsninger herpå
• anvende viden, begreber og faglige sammenhænge fra kernestoffet og forskellige teorier fra fagets discipliner til at forklare og diskutere samfundsmæssige problemstillinger og udviklingstendenser
• undersøge og dokumentere et politikområde, her kommunalvalget i Danmark set i forhold til valgkamp og valgresultater i Hørsholm og København
• forholde sig kritisk til forskelligartede materialer fra forskellige typer afsendere og anvende viden om samfundsvidenskabelig metode til at gennemføre mindre empiriske undersøgelser: her af kommunalvalget som det udspiller sig i Hørsholm og København
• formulere præcise faglige problemstillinger, herunder hypoteser, og indsamle og bearbejde dansk og fremmedsproget materiale, herunder statistisk materiale, til at undersøge og diskutere problemstillinger og konkludere
• forholde sig kritisk til forskelligartede materialer fra forskellige typer afsendere og anvende viden om samfundsvidenskabelig metode til at gennemføre mindre empiriske undersøgelser
• påvise faglige sammenhænge og udviklingstendenser ved hjælp af foreliggende og egne beregninger, tabeller, diagrammer og modeller med brug af digitale hjælpemidler: Beregning på egne exit-polls
• på et fagligt grundlag argumentere sammenhængende og nuanceret for egne synspunkter, placere disse i en teoretisk sammenhæng og indgå i en faglig dialog, bl.a. ved analyse af egen vælgeradfærd.
Kernestof:
• Magt- og demokratiopfattelser samt rettigheder og pligter i et demokratisk samfund, herunder ligestilling mellem kønnene
• Politiske beslutningsprocesser i Danmark i en global sammenhæng, herunder de politiske systemer i Danmark og EU.
• Politisk meningsdannelse og medier, herunder adfærd på de sociale medier
• Kvalitativ og kvantitativ metode, herunder tilrettelæggelse og gennemførelse af undersøgelser samt systematisk behandling af forskellige typer data
Indhold
Kernestof:
Omfang Estimeret: 8,00 moduler
Dækker over: 18 moduler
Særlige fokuspunkter
Væsentligste arbejdsformer

Titel 13 Forløb#12 International Relations and DK foreign p

International Relations and Danish Foreign Policy

This course explores key concepts and theories in international relations (IR), with a special focus on Danish foreign policy. Students engage with realism, liberalism, and constructivism as analytical frameworks, and apply them to contemporary global issues such as the war in Ukraine, NATO, U.S. foreign policy, and Arctic security.

The course also investigates international power structures, military and economic power, hybrid warfare, and global diplomacy. Students analyze both academic texts and current media sources, work with quantitative data, and practice SRP-relevant writing formats including memos and policy-oriented notes.

Key texts and materials:

    Global Politics (Heywood & Whitham, 3rd ed.)

    Articles from Politiken, Al Jazeera, The Guardian, NATO Review, and DR

    Ukraine Support Tracker and SIPRI data

    Case studies on Greenland, the Arctic, and Denmark’s role in the UN

    Theories: realism, liberalism, constructivism, power typologies

    Tools: OneNote, Socrative, Quizlet, SRP-focused writing tools
Indhold
Kernestof:
Omfang Estimeret: 16,00 moduler
Dækker over: 26 moduler
Særlige fokuspunkter
Væsentligste arbejdsformer

Titel 14 Forløb#15 Challenges to Democracy

This course explores the rising challenges to liberal democracy in the 21st century, with a focus on populism, autocracy, and threats to constitutional checks and balances — including the impact of Donald Trump on American democracy. The course investigates both structural and cultural threats to democratic norms, including disengagement, anti-citizenship, and declining trust in institutions.

Students work with theoretical texts (Habermas, Koch, Ross, Applebaum, Müller), sociological analysis (Aydin Soei), and current political commentary. Key democratic concepts include deliberative democracy, the rule of law, and the role of “the good citizen” in sustaining democratic systems.

Main materials and methods include:

    Open Up Society, selected chapters

    Articles: Habermas, Applebaum (The Atlantic), Werner Müller on populism

    Soei’s “anti-citizen” concept

    NYT: How Trump is Trying to Consolidate Power Over the Courts
Indhold
Kernestof:
Omfang Estimeret: 8,00 moduler
Dækker over: 17 moduler
Særlige fokuspunkter
Væsentligste arbejdsformer