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HIST3400

The global political economy of natural resources, 1870-2000

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Credits 7.5
Level Second degree level
Course start Spring 2025
Duration 1 semester
Language of instruction English
Location Trondheim
Examination arrangement Home examination

About

About the course

Course content

The course examines the political economy of natural resources since ca. 1870. The topic is closely related to historical processes of globalization and de-globalization. The course is organized around three central questions:

  1. How has natural resource ownership affected the economic and political development of nation states?
  2. How has the competition for control over natural resources between states, companies and other stakeholders contributed to war and conflict?
  3. To what extent have nation states and international organizations succeeded in regulating the many conflicting interests regarding the extraction and exploitation of natural resources?

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 should

  • be able to conduct an advanced review the historical development of the global political economy of natural resources since 1870 in the context of globalization processes
  • acquire an in-depth understanding of the various social science theories pertaining to the relationship between natural resources and economic development, war and conflict, and globalisation respectively
  • be able to apply those theories thoroughly to historical cases

Skills

The candidate can

  • independently discover, exploit and select sources relevant to topics covers in this course
  • formulate and structure complex historical arguments orally and in writing
  • effectively communicate their argument through written and oral presentations

Learning methods and activities

Lectures, seminar, group assignment, oral group presentation

Compulsory assignments

  • Poster including oral presentation

Required previous knowledge

BA in history, social sciences or equivalent

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

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Subject areas

  • Globalisation
  • History

Contact information

Course coordinator

Lecturers

Department with academic responsibility

Department of Modern History and Society

Timetable

Timetable

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Examination

Examination

Examination arrangement: Home examination
Grade: Letter grades

Ordinary examination - Autumn 2024

Home examination
Weighting 100/100 Date Release 2024-12-04
Submission 2024-12-06 Time Release 12:00
Submission 12:00 Duration 2 days Exam system Inspera Assessment

Ordinary examination - Spring 2025

Home examination
Weighting 100/100 Date Release 2025-06-04
Submission 2025-06-06 Time Release 12:00
Submission 12:00 Duration 2 days Exam system Inspera Assessment

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