Course - International History after 1870 - HIST2011
HIST2011 - International History after 1870
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: Home examination
Grade: Letters
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home exam | 100/100 | 4 hours |
Course content
The course provides students with an in-depth exploration of some of the most important political, economic, cultural, and social historical perspectives/themes within the whole or parts of the period. It is emphasized that the various topics which are taught require basic knowledge of history, and that the course offered under the heading International History provides a further deepening of the topics under examination. In addition the course will enable students to place the most central historiographical processes in perspective of the most important historiographical debates on the topic. Central topics which may be offered are:
Great Power Politics since 1900
The German Problem in International Politics 1870-1945
American Foreign and Security Policy from Nixon to Trump
The Rise and Fall of Communism 1917-1991
The Global Cold War
Imperial Crossroads: The Great Powers, the Persian Gulf and the Arabian Peninsula
The Middle East Before and After the Arab Spring
The topics offered within the course will vary each academic year, depending on available teaching resources at the department. The current/relevant topics will usually be based on the current/available teachers research interests. Find information on topics of the academic year here:
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 will have in-depth knowledge of the given topics, the ability to demonstrate and elaborate central historical contexts and perspectives, and to provide clear insights into the most important professional history debates.
Skills
The candidate is expected to understand and analyse the most central historical processes which are taught in the course. Additionally, the candidate should be able to use the material from the course to carry out autonomous and independent investigations and research.
Learning methods and activities
Lectures and/or seminars
Compulsory assignments
- Assignment
Recommended previous knowledge
HIST1500/1550 or equivalent
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 | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| HIST2810 | 7.5 | ||
| HIST2625 | 7.5 |
Version: 1
Credits:
7.5 SP
Study level: Intermediate course, level II
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: SPRING 2020
Language of instruction: English, Norwegian
Location: Trondheim
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- Espen Storli
- György Péteri
- Hans Otto Frøland
- John Kwadwo Osei-Tutu
- Maria Fritsche
- Michael Geary
- Pål Thonstad Sandvik
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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Spring
ORD
Home exam
100/100
Release
2020-05-06Submission
2020-05-06
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"