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HIST2405

Economic History

Credits 7.5
Level Intermediate course, level II
Course start Autumn 2010
Duration 1 semester
Language of instruction Norwegian
Examination arrangement Written examination

About

About the course

Course content

The course is a survey of international and Norwegian economic history from the breakthrough of industrial capitalism, focusing mainly on the globalization of capitalism, the spread of economic growth, and the distribution of wealth among nations. Norway's economic history is analysed in an international and transnational context.

Learning outcome

Students should come away with an understanding of the history of economic globalization.

Learning methods and activities

Lectures and seminars

Compulsory assignments

  • One approved assignment

Required previous knowledge

None

Course materials

See reading list

Credit reductions

Course code Reduction From
HIST2008 7.5 sp
HIST2410 7.5 sp
This course has academic overlap with the courses 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 2010-12-14 Time 09:00 Duration 4 timer Place and room Not specified yet.

Ordinary examination - Spring 2011

Written examination
Weighting 100/100 Date 2011-05-30 Time 09:00 Duration 4 timer Place and room Not specified yet.

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