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HIST2009

Norwegian and Nordic History after 1750

Assessments and mandatory activities may be changed until September 20th.

Credits 7.5
Level Intermediate course, level II
Course start Spring 2026
Duration 1 semester
Language of instruction Norwegian
Location Trondheim
Examination arrangement School exam

About

About the course

Course content

The course provides students with an in-depth exploration of selected topics in Norwegian or Nordic history after 1750. It will also challenge students by presenting important theoretical and methodological questions relevant to the topic of the course. The topic, time period and perspectives can vary from year to year. Possible topics include, governance, absolutism, enlightenment, the Nordic model, nature and environment, business life, labour organization, migration etc. The topics on offer within this course will vary from term to term depending on available staff at the Department. The topics on offer will usually be designed according to the individual lecturer's research interests. Information on topics for the academic year is found under studies on the webpage for the department with academic responsibility.

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

  • has comprehensive knowledge about most important developments within the specific field of modern Norwegian and Nordic history
  • in-depth understanding of the different theoretical and/or methodical perspectives and approaches in this field

Skills

The candidate is expected to

  • be able to reason, argue and orientate on chosen topics within the course's thematic scope
  • reflect orally and in writing on key issues and scholarly debates
  • use empirical knowledge and theoretical perspectives analytically

Learning methods and activities

Lectures, seminars and/or individual assignments. Some topics might entail excursions. The obligatory activity from a previous semester can be approved by the department.

Compulsory assignments

  • Assignment

Further on evaluation

Four-hour final written examination.

Required previous knowledge

None

Course materials

See curriculum published at the start of the semester, and other materials (reading and lecture lists and other relevant information) published on Blackboard

Credit reductions

Course code Reduction From
HIST2625 7.5 sp Autumn 2018
This course has academic overlap with the course in the table above. If you take overlapping courses, you will receive a credit reduction in the course where you have the lowest grade. If the grades are the same, the reduction will be applied to the course completed most recently.

Subject areas

  • History

Contact information

Examination

Examination

Examination arrangement: School exam
Grade: Letter grades

Ordinary examination - Autumn 2025

School exam
Weighting 100/100 Examination aids Code E Date 2025-11-20 Time 09:00 Duration 4 hours Exam system Inspera Assessment
Place and room for school exam

The specified room can be changed and the final location will be ready no later than 3 days before the exam. You can find your room location on Studentweb.

Sluppenvegen 14
Room SL110 hvit sone
1 candidate

Ordinary examination - Spring 2026

School exam
Weighting 100/100 Examination aids Code E Duration 4 hours Exam system Inspera Assessment Place and room Not specified yet.