Table of contents

The course is connected to the following study programs

Teaching language

Norwegian

Learning outcomes

Upon course completion students will
  • 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
  • be able to account for given topics and discuss central problem areas, cf. «Content»
  • be able to disseminate their knowledge to others through creating well-written presentations

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.

 

 

Teaching and learning methods

Lectures and seminars. The workload is estimated to 270 hours.

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.

Examinations

One 6-hour individual written examination. Differentiated marks.

Student 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 a free-standing course

Yes

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
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