Course - Early modern history - HIST2004
HIST2004 - Early modern history
About
New from the academic year 2018/2019
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: Written examination
Grade:
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skriftlig eksamen | 100/100 | 4 hours | E |
Course content
The course will give in-depth knowledge of chosen themes within the period ca. 1500-1850. The period was marked by increased global contact and entanglement in different fields, and by major changes in political organization, demographic developments and cultural expressions.
Themes can be from different periods of time, geographical regions and spheres of society, but a consistent trait will be that the themes will be dealt with from different angles. Examples of themes can be:
-Statebuilding. Possible angles are conclomerate states, unified states, identities and loyalties, absolutism and democratication.
-Religion: For instance refomation, counter-reformation, pietism, religious conformity and persecution, witchhunts
-Economic processes, for instance, trade, production and consumption
-Social processes such as changes in the system of estates, poverty, criminality
-Music and the positions of musicians as reflections of changes in society, for example the development in sacral music, changes of style in secular music and the discovery of popular music
-Globalization: For instance the development of global trade, migration and colonization
The course will also give an introduction to theoretical and methdological questions connected to the themes that will be taught.
Themes that will be offered in this course will vary from academic year to academic year depending on the available staff. The themes will usually reflect the professional interests of the teachers holding the course.
Learning outcome
A candidate who passes this course is expected to have the following learning outcome according to the course curriculum, defined as knowledge and skills: Knowledge: The candidate is expected to - have knowledge about economical, social, political and/or cultural changes in the period ca. 11550-1850 - have knowledge about how individuals and local societies became a part of new economical, social and/or political connections, and how these connections had an effect on the daily life of the individual, on norms and behaviour. Skills: The candidate is expected to - be able to pass on knowledge gained from the course and to discuss relevant problems in a critical way
Learning methods and activities
Lectures and/or seminars
Compulsory assignments
- Øvingsoppgave
Recommended previous knowledge
HIST1300/HIST1350 or corresponding
Required previous knowledge
None
Course materials
See Curriculum
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| HIST2921 | 7.5 |
No
Version: 1
Credits:
7.5 SP
Study level: Intermediate course, level II
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: AUTUMN 2018
Language of instruction: English, Norwegian
Location: Trondheim
- History
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Historical Studies
Examination
Examination arrangement: Written examination
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
- Autumn ORD Skriftlig eksamen 100/100 E 2018-12-13 15:00
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Room Building Number of candidates SL111 orange sone Sluppenvegen 14 0 - Spring ORD Skriftlig eksamen 100/100 E 2019-05-23 15:00
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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"