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HIST1505

Introduction to Historical Theory and Methods

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

About

About the course

Course content

The course provides an overview of how our understanding of the past emerges. Issues related to the development of field of histroy and how history has been understood, presented and used are discussed in the course. The course is an obligatory module in the bachelor programme in history.

Learning outcome

The aim of the subject is to introduce the students to the most common methods beeing used in historical research and presentation, and at the same time to train the students in reflecting critically over principal aspects of historical knowledge.

Learning methods and activities

Lectures and group instruction. One approved written assignment and a four-hour final exam.

Compulsory assignments

  • Approved source analysis

Required previous knowledge

None

Credit reductions

Course code Reduction From
HIST2535 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

Examination

Examination

Examination arrangement: Written examination
Grade: Letters

Ordinary examination - Autumn 2010

Written examination
Weighting 100/100 Date 2010-12-06 Time 09:00 Duration 4 timer Place and room Not specified yet.

Re-sit examination - Autumn 2010

Written examination
Weighting 100/100 Date 2011-01-27 Time 09:00 Duration 4 timer Place and room Not specified yet.

Ordinary examination - Spring 2011

Written examination
Weighting 100/100 Date 2011-06-07 Time 09:00 Duration 4 timer Place and room Not specified yet.

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