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.
acquire a basic understanding of both world history and Norwegian history up to the present day
Skills:
gain insight and understanding with respect to economic, political and cultural developmental processes on a local, national and international level
acquire comprehension regarding various social systems, developmental features and driving forces both within and outside of the western world
have the ability to apply professional knowledge and relevant research results in their development of two term assignments from both ancient and modern history
General competency:
acquire basic knowledge of the main principles of historical theory and method as well as an understanding of central questions related to teaching history as an academic subject
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
For three of the survey courses the student must successfully complete compulsory requirements in order to be allowed to sit for the examination. Assessment forms are written examinations and term papers.
Occupational profiles / 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).
Evaluation
Study programme evaluation is conducted annually in the programme committee in accordance with the Quality System, section 4.2. Before the meeting of the study programme committee, the student representative may obtain suggestions and ideas from fellow students.
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)
It is a requirement that all students at UiA have their own portable computer (`laptop¿) for use in teaching and examinations, see Examination Regulations, University of Agder, §12d.