History, One-year Programme

Study programme code HIST60

ECTS credits 60

Admission requirements Higher Education Entrance Qualification

General description and profile of the programme The One-year Programme in History consists of six courses, four overview courses and two specialization courses which in combination cover Norwegian and world history. The overview courses deal with the long lines in history. The specialization courses allow more thorough studies of more limited fields, both in time and space. The programme also teaches historical method.

Specific arrangements for recognition of prior learning (formal, non-formal and informal) Arrangements for the recognition of prior learning are described in the information on the institution under "General arrangements for the recognition of prior learning (formal, informal and non-formal)".

Examination regulations and grading For a description of the examination regulations, see the Examination Regulations of the University of Agder.

For information about the Norwegian grading system, see ECTS credits and grades. Specific information on grading for each course is found in the individual course descriptions.

Graduation requirements The Examination Regulations of the University of Agder regulate the graduation requirements for each programme of study.

Learning outcomes Students will acquire
- a basic overview of Norwegian and world history up till today
- an insight into and a comprehension of economic, political and cultural development, from a local, national and international perspective
- an understanding of different social systems and aspects of development in European as well as non-European countries
- a knowledge of the main principles in historical method and an understanding of basic didactical questions related to the subject area

Teaching methods Two overview courses and at least one specialization course will be given each semester. Within certain periods the specialization courses may vary from semester to semester. Each course is a separate unit with a defined syllabus. Variation in teaching methods and assessment is emphasized. Instruction is given as lectures, seminars and individual tuition.

Assessment methods Assessment forms are written examinations, oral examinations and term papers / portfolio assessment.
Early in the semester there are preliminary tests in the four overview courses. The tests must be assesses as a Pass before students can take the examination.

Occupational profiles of graduates and access to further studies The programme gives access to the Bachelor´s programme in history and can be part of an unspecified bachelor's degree or as the minor subject of other, specified BA programmes at the University of Agder, as well as the fourth year in teacher education studies. In combination with the Postgraduate Certificate in Education the programme qualifies to teach on lower and upper secondary school levels. It qualifies for advanced programmes in history and for a number of positions (for more details, see the BA programme).

Other information Unspecified Bachelor's Degree:
The following courses may constitute a minor subject of 40 ECTS credits in history:
- HI-100-2 Global history (10 ECTS credits)
- HI-110-1 Europe and Norway 800-1750 (10 ECTS credits)
- HI-113-1 Europe and Norway 1750-1900 (10 ECTS credits)
- HI-117-1 The World and Norway in the 20th Century (10 ECTS credits)

Contact person Årstein Justnes (38141558, arstein.justnes@uia.no)