HI-110 Europe and Norway 800-1750
- ECTS Credits:
- 10
- Responsible department:
- Faculty of Humanities and Education
- Course Leader:
- Knut Dørum
- Lecture Semester:
- Autumn
- Teaching language:
- Norwegian
- Duration:
- 1 term
The course is connected to the following study programs
- Bachelor's Programme in History
- History, One-year Programme
- Advanced Teacher Education level 8-13, 5-year Master's Programme
Teaching language
NorwegianCourse contents
The course is composed of two parts: 1) European and Norwegian history (circa 800-1500) is taught, and 2) European history (circa 1500- 1750) and Norwegian history (up to 1814) is taught. Both parts focus on the political, economic, cultural and social developmental processes found in these countries. Major topics include interaction and conflict between various social powers, the growth of and changes in governance and institutions as well as population and economic development.
Learning outcomes
Upon course completion students will
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have a broad overview of basic developmental features of the political, economic, cultural and social arena in Europe from 800-1750 and in Norway up to 1814
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be able to account for given topics and discuss central problem areas, cf. «Content»
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be able to disseminate their knowledge to others through creating well-written presentations
Examination requirements
For students in the teacher education: The practice period must be completed and passed.
All other students: A preliminary test must be passed.
Further information will be posted on Canvas when the semester starts.
Teaching methods
Lectures and seminars. The workload is estimated to 270 hours.
Evaluation
The study programme manager, in consultation with the student representative, decides the method of evaluation and whether the courses will have a midterm- or end of term evaluation, see also the Quality System, section 4.1. Information about evaluation method for the course will be posted on Canvas.
Offered as Single Standing Module
Yes
Assessment methods and criteria
One 6-hour individual written examination. Differentiated marks.
Reduction of Credits
This course’s contents overlap with the following courses. A reduction of credits will occur if one of these courses is taken in addition:
| Course | Reduction of Credits |
|---|---|
| HI-102 – State, Church and Society in Norway and Europe ca 750-1300 (History: specialisation module period before 1350 I) | 5 |
| HI-103 – An Early-Modern Europe in a Pre-Modern World? (History: specialisation module 1350-1800 I) | 5 |
| HI-1230 – Early History I | 5 |
| HI-1230 – Early History I | 5 |
| HI-1240 – Early History II | 5 |
| HI-1240 – Early History II | 5 |