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HIST2165

Kingship and State in the Norse World

Credits 7.5
Level Intermediate course, level II
Course start Spring 2011
Duration 1 semester
Language of instruction Norwegian
Examination arrangement Written examination

About

About the course

Course content

The main theme of this course is the Norwegian kings' relationship with the Norse island communities west and southwest of Norway (Iceland, Greenland, the Faroes, Shetland, Orkney, Man and the Hebrides) c. 800-1350. Focus on the Norwegian state development process consequences for these communities and discuss what kind of state the Norwegian kingdom became during the High Middle Ages.

Learning outcome

Learning objectives are to address the changing nature of the relationship between the Norwegian crown and the Norse world 800-1350.

Learning methods and activities

Lectures and one mandatory paper. 4 hours written exam.

Compulsory assignments

  • vvv

Required previous knowledge

None.

Course materials

See required reading list

Credit reductions

Course code Reduction From
HIST2002 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 2010-12-10 Time 09:00 Duration 4 timer Place and room Not specified yet.

Ordinary examination - Spring 2011

Skriftlig
Weighting 100/100 Date 2011-06-01 Time 09:00 Duration 4 timer Place and room Not specified yet.