Upon course completion students will have acquired the following:
Knowledge
insight into historical method and theory and how they are applied and discussed in contemporary historical science
mastery of concepts in historical theory and method
insight into various historical research strategies and questions related to these strategies
the ability to explain central principles of ethics and research ethics in history
Skills
the ability to discuss formation of research projects, including choice of research strategy, analytical levels and limitations
the ability to interpret, apply, utilise and assess critically various types of historical material as sources for historical research
the ability to assess various historical presentations¿ methodological and theoretical qualities and discover and assess relevant subject literature for future writing assignments
the ability to assess various historical studies in relation to theoretical completeness and social context
General competence
the ability to explain the value and relevance of various types of historical research for human acknowledgement and societal insight
Course contents
The course develops students' ability for critical personal reflection on historical, ethical, normative and social aspects of the historian's work and practice. Students will become familiar with the unique characteristics of various genres within historical research.
Teaching methods
The course is based on seminars, including practical exercises and discussions. The workload is estimated to 400 hours.
Examination requirements
Students are required to participate actively at seminars through among other things completing four written assignments of 400 words each, related to one of the course modules. Three of these written assignments will be part of the final examination in reworked format.
Assessment methods and criteria
A portfolio with three seminar assignments of 1000 each (+/- 10%) Bibliography and footnotes to be added. Graded assessment.
Evaluation
The person responsible for the course decides, in cooperation with student representative, the form of student evaluation and whether the course is to have a midway or end of course evaluation in accordance with the quality system for education, chapter 4.1.