Course - History and Politics - ENG2455
ENG2455 - History and Politics
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: Portfolio assessment
Grade: Letters
| Evaluation form | Weighting | Duration | Examination aids | Grade deviation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio assessment | 100/100 | 1 semesters | A |
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
Candidates who have passed this course
- have knowledge of the history and politics of one or more English-speaking countries.
- can reflect on current political, social and cultural issues relating to one or more English-speaking countries from a historical perspective.
- have knowledge of the latest academic research on the history and politics of one or more English-speaking countries.
- have knowledge of the 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.
- 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.
Approved obligatory assignment is valid for 2 semesters (the semester in which the approval is given, plus the following semester)
Compulsory assignments
- 1 written assignment (maximum 2000 words)
Further on evaluation
The course is assessed by a written home examination (4 days), approx. 3000 words.
Specific conditions
Exam registration requires that class registration is approved in the same semester. Compulsory activities from previous semester may be approved by the department.
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 2020
Language of instruction: English
Location: Trondheim
- English
- English Cultural Studies
- History
- Social Studies
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Language and Literature
Phone:
Examination
Examination arrangement: Portfolio assessment
- Term Status code Evaluation form Weighting Examination aids Date Time Digital exam Room *
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Autumn
ORD
Portfolio assessment
100/100
A
Release 2020-12-17
Submission 2020-12-17
Release 09:00
Submission 12:00
INSPERA -
Room Building Number of candidates -
Spring
ORD
Portfolio assessment
100/100
A
Release 2021-05-09
Submission 2021-05-10
Release 09:00
Submission 12:00
INSPERA -
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"