Course content

This course focuses on Europe as a historical construction, and political and cultural entity. Thus, it addresses a European rather than a national level. By applying an interdisciplinary approach, it examines core events and periods in Europe’s history, which also has significant influence on today’s Europe. By drawing on historical, political and philosophical aspects, the idea of Europe is studied in different periods in the past. In this way, the course provides relevant knowledge about important challenges and problems in the process of European integration.

Learning outcome

The students should have the theoretical insight and methodical proficiency for analysing and understanding current debates on cultural processes in Europe and in the linguistic community they study.

Learning methods and activities

Lectures/seminars. Assessment: Home exam of approx. 8-10 pages, written in English or Norwegian. Obligatory assignment: Oral presentation of approx. 15 minutes.

Compulsory assignments

• Oral presentation

Recommended previous knowledge

Bachelor's degree in European Studies and Foreign Languages, History, Political Science or Philosophy.

Required previous knowledge

None

Course materials

The reading list will be available at the beginning of the semester.