Course - Introduction to Norwegian History - HFEL0010
HFEL0010 - Introduction to Norwegian History
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: Home examination
Grade: Letter grades
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home examination | 100/100 | 4 hours |
Course content
The course is an introduction to Norwegian history 1000-2000. The course focuses on the political, social and economic development of Norway from year 1000 to year 2000, from the Viking age to the present day. The main emphasis is on the time period after 1814. How did the Norwegian democracy and the post-war social democracy develop? We will look at the changing relationship between the state, the civil society and the markets. Why and how did Norway become a rich country?
Learning outcome
A candidate who passes this course is expected to have the following learning outcome according to the course curriculum, and should gain a basic understanding of the roots of and most important political, economical and social changing processes of modern Norwegian society defined as knowledge and skills:
Knowledge
The candidate
- should gain a basic knowledge of Norwegian history from the 9th century to the present
- should gain a solid insight of Norwegian political, economical and social history ca. 1800 to the present
Skills
Students should be able to:
- identify and analytically discuss key junctures and developments in Norwegian history
- critically reflect on Norwegian history and contextualise contemporary and past development in a broader historical context
Learning methods and activities
Lectures.
Recommended previous knowledge
None
Required previous knowledge
None
Course materials
Required reading will be announced at the beginning of the semester.
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| HFEL0007 | 7.5 | AUTUMN 2009 |
No
Version: 1
Credits:
7.5 SP
Study level: Foundation courses, level I
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: AUTUMN 2023
Language of instruction: English
Location: Trondheim
- History
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Historical and Classical Studies
Examination
Examination arrangement: Home examination
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
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Autumn
ORD
Home examination
100/100
Release
2023-12-18Submission
2023-12-18
15:00
INSPERA
19:00 -
Room Building Number of candidates -
Spring
ORD
Home examination
100/100
Release
2024-06-07Submission
2024-06-07
09:00
INSPERA
13:00 -
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"