Course - History and Politics - ENG2455
ENG2455 - History and Politics
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: Portfolio assessment
Grade: Letter grades
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio assessment | 100/100 |
Course content
This course will explore the history and politics of one or more English-speaking countries during a specific historical period. The course will make use of appropriate research methods either in the discipline of History, the social sciences, or cultural studies. The course will also provide students with an opportunity to study a range of non-fiction sources or texts.
A more detailed description of the academic content will be available in the reading list at the beginning of the semester.
Learning outcome
Knowledge
Candidates who have passed this course,
- have knowledge of the history and politics of one or more English-speaking countries.
- have knowledge of the latest academic research on the history and politics of one or more English-speaking countries.
Skills
Candidates who have passed this course,
- can reflect on current political, social and cultural issues relating to one or more English-speaking countries from a historical perspective.
- have knowledge of and can use academic approaches and methods used either in the discipline of History, the social sciences, or cultural studies.
- can produce an independent piece of written work on one or more aspects of an English-speaking country.
General competence
Candidates who have passed this course,
- are able to demonstrate a good command of written English.
Learning methods and activities
Lectures and/or seminar sessions and/or supervision. Students are required to use the course learning platform regularly.
Students should expect that this 7.5 credit course equates with approximately 10 hours of work per week, including teaching time.
An approved obligatory assignment is valid for 2 semesters (the semester in which the approval is given, plus the following semester). All obligatory assignments must be completed in the same semester.
Compulsory assignments
- Written work(s) (maximum 2000 words)
Further on evaluation
Assessment: Portfolio assessment.
The portfolio consists of several different texts, one of these texts may be a revised version of an obligatory assignment in the course. The submissions will receive an overall grade. All the submissions will have to receive a pass grade for the whole of the portfolio to receive a pass grade. Students who fail must rewrite all the texts in the portfolio.
It is not possible for students who have passed the exam in ENG2455 to retake the exam in a semester where this course is not taught. Students who did not pass the exam, or who did not complete the exam due to illness may submit the exam in a semester where this course is not taught; however, they will not receive any supervision.
Recommended previous knowledge
ENG1404, ENG1402 or ENG1401.
Course materials
Curriculum/reading list will be announced at the beginning of the semester.
No
Version: 1
Credits:
7.5 SP
Study level: Intermediate course, level II
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: AUTUMN 2023
Language of instruction: English
Location: Trondheim
- English
- English Cultural Studies
- History
- Social Studies
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Language and Literature
Examination
Examination arrangement: Portfolio assessment
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
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Autumn
ORD
Portfolio assessment
100/100
Release
2023-12-21Submission
2023-12-22
09:00
INSPERA
12:00 -
Room Building Number of candidates -
Spring
UTS
Portfolio assessment
100/100
Release
2024-03-14Submission
2024-03-15
09:00
INSPERA
12:00 -
Room Building Number of candidates
- * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
For more information regarding registration for examination and examination procedures, see "Innsida - Exams"