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HIST2605

Norwegian Nationbuilding in an International Context

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 subject concerns the rise of nationalism, the formation of the nation-state, and nation building from an international perspective. The Norwegian case is given a thorough presentation. The establishment of a Norwegian nation-state is analyzed through an international comparative perspective, where a number of other nation-building processes are related to the Norwegian experience. Important theories and concepts are discussed, and various forms of nationalism are presented.

Learning outcome

The subject provides students with an understanding of the political and social trends that laid the foundations for the new Norwegian state of 1814 and the dissolution of the Norwegian-Swedish union in 1905.

Learning methods and activities

Lectures. Every student must also write one approved essay.

Compulsory assignments

  • Approved take-home assignment

Required previous knowledge

None

Course materials

See cyllabus.

Credit reductions

Course code Reduction From
HFHIST234 7.5 sp
HIST2625 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 2010-12-17 Time 09:00 Duration 4 timer Place and room Not specified yet.

Re-sit examination - Autumn 2010

Written examination
Weighting 100/100 Date 2011-01-29 Time 09:00 Duration 4 timer Place and room Not specified yet.

Ordinary examination - Spring 2011

Written examination
Weighting 100/100 Date 2011-05-23 Time 09:00 Duration 4 timer Place and room Not specified yet.

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