Course
Historical Culture and Theory (HIS346)
This course examines the principles and assumptions underlying different forms of historical practice.
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Fakta
Emnekode
HIS346
Vekting (stp)
10
Semester undervisningsstart
Spring
Undervisningsspråk
English
Antall semestre
1
Vurderingssemester
Spring
Content
Learning outcome
Knowledge
Students will be able to
- demonstrate advanced knowledge of the state of the history discipline as well as the new movements and debates shaping historical practice
- demonstrate in-depth knowledge of contemporary historical culture and the public arenas where history is produced
- demonstrate advanced knowledge of the ways in which methodological decisions influence the construction of historical knowledge
Skills
Students will be able to
- recognise, critically evaluate and apply concepts and methods employed in different forms of historical practice
- construct arguments concerning the strengths and weaknesses of different approaches to doing history
- independently conduct a research project under academic supervision and in adherence to the relevant ethical guidelines
General competence
Students will be able to
- demonstrate sensitivity to the diversity of historical cultures and the ethical implications of historical inquiry within a global context
- account for the factors that create agreement and disagreement among historians as a community of scholars
- demonstrate an ability to apply skills and knowledge to conduct advanced research projects in other fields of interest
- demonstrate an ability to discuss and evaluate research questions, analyses and conclusions within the scholarly field with specialists and non-specialists
Forkunnskapskrav
Exam
| Form of assessment | Weight | Duration | Marks | Aid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | Letter grades | |||
| 3/5 | Letter grades |
Reflective journal: 1500 words +/-10%, not including references, footnotes, bibliography, table of contents, appendices, etc.
Book analysis: 2000 words, +/-10%, not including references, footnotes, bibliography, table of contents, appendices, etc.
Submission dates for the exams in Studentweb.
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Attendance 70%
In case of absence beyond this, the student must complete an alternative digital assignment to be approved by the instructor. The digital assignment has the same learning outcome, but will require more work and time from the student.
1 mandatory assignment ("arbeidskrav")
If an assignment is assessed as not approved, the student will be given one further opportunity to submit a revised assignment