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ENG2455 - History and Politics

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Examination arrangement

Examination arrangement: Written examination
Grade: 

Evaluation Weighting Duration Grade deviation Examination aids
Skriftlig eksamen 100/100 4 hours HJELPEMIDD

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 skriftlig innlevering (max. 2000 ord)

Further on evaluation

The exam must be answered in English. Information about which dictionaries students are allowed to consult during the exam will be available in the reading list at the beginning of the semester.

Course materials

Curriculum/reading list will be announced at the beginning of the semester.

More on the course

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Facts

Version: 1
Credits:  7.5 SP
Study level: Intermediate course, level II

Coursework

Term no.: 1
Teaching semester:  AUTUMN 2018

Language of instruction: English

Location: Trondheim

Subject area(s)
  • English
  • English Cultural Studies
  • History
  • Social Studies
Contact information

Department with academic responsibility
Department of Language and Literature

Examination

Examination arrangement: Written examination

Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
Autumn ORD Skriftlig eksamen 100/100 HJELPEMIDD 2018-12-07 09:00
Room Building Number of candidates
D9, bygg 3 Dragvoll 1(bygg 1-6) 0
D8, bygg 3 Dragvoll 1(bygg 1-6) 0
SL319 Sluppenvegen 14 0
SL215 Sluppenvegen 14 0
Spring ORD Skriftlig eksamen 100/100 F 2019-05-28 15:00
Room Building Number of candidates
SL110 lilla sone Sluppenvegen 14 0
  • * 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.
Examination

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