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HFEL0010

Introduction to Norwegian History

Credits 7.5
Level Foundation courses, level I
Course start Autumn 2010
Duration 1 semester
Language of instruction English
Examination arrangement Written examination

About

About the course

Course content

The course is an introduction to Norwegian history 1000-2000.

The course focuses on the political and economic development of Norway from year 1000 to year 2000, from the Viking age to the present day. The main emphasis is on the time period after 1814. How did the Norwegian democracy and the post-war social democracy develop? We will look at the changing relationship between the state, the civil society and the markets. Why and how did Norway become a rich country?

Learning outcome

A basic understanding of Norwegian history.

Learning methods and activities

Lectures.

Course materials

Required reading will be announced at the beginning of the semester.

Credit reductions

Course code Reduction From
HFEL0007 7.5 sp
This course has academic overlap with the course in the table above. If you take overlapping courses, you will receive a credit reduction in the course where you have the lowest grade. If the grades are the same, the reduction will be applied to the course completed most recently.

Subject areas

  • History

Contact information

Course coordinator

Lecturers

Examination

Examination

Examination arrangement: Written examination
Grade: Letters

Ordinary examination - Autumn 2010

Skriftlig
Weighting 100/100 Date 2010-12-07 Time 09:00 Duration 4 timer Place and room Not specified yet.

Ordinary examination - Spring 2011

Skriftlig
Weighting 100/100 Date 2011-05-24 Time 09:00 Duration 4 timer Place and room Not specified yet.