Course - The global political economy of natural resources, 1870-2000 - HIST3400
HIST3400 - The global political economy of natural resources, 1870-2000
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: Home examination
Grade: Letters
| Evaluation form | Weighting | Duration | Examination aids | Grade deviation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home examination | 100/100 | 2 days |
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:
Students 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. Students should 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. Students should be able to apply those theories thoroughly to historical cases.
Skills: Students can independently discover, exploit and select sources relevant to topics covers in this course. Students can formulate and structure complex historical arguments orally and in writing. Students can 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
Specific conditions
Exam registration requires that class registration is approved in the same semester. Compulsory activities from previous semester may be approved by the department.
Recommended previous knowledge
HIST 3295
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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Version: 1
Credits:
7.5 SP
Study level: Second degree level
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: SPRING 2021
No.of lecture hours: 2
Language of instruction: English
Location: Trondheim
- Globalization
- History
- Andreas Richard Dugstad Sanders
- Espen Storli
- Hans Otto Frøland
- Jonas Scherner
- Mats Asklund Ingulstad
- Pål Thonstad Sandvik
Department with academic responsibility
Institutt for moderne samfunnshistorie
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Examination
Examination arrangement: Home examination
- Term Status code Evaluation form Weighting Examination aids Date Time Digital exam Room *
- Autumn ORD Home examination 100/100 INSPERA
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Room Building Number of candidates - Spring ORD Home examination 100/100 INSPERA
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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"