Specialization in Modern History

Undergraduate course

Course description

Objectives and Content

The course aims at providing students with a specialization in relevant historical themes in the period after c. 1750. The Department usually provides teaching in one or several such themes, depending on available resources. Students choose one theme (per course). The themes may vary according to available teaching resources and research interests. The Department announces the themes that are offered before the start of the semester.

The course may be included in a specialization in history

Learning Outcomes

Knowledge:

After successful completion of the course, the student has good knowledge of and is familiar with central theories and debates within the chosen theme. The student is also familiar with central historical methods and methodical aspects of historical research.

Skills:

The student is able to discuss central historical questions related to the chosen theme, and to evaluate critically historical presentations in scholarly works and student texts. The student will, through several written texts, demonstrate his/her ability to analyze historical data provided through sources and literature, and is able to draw his/her own conclusions on this basis.

General competences:

The students will demonstrate their ability to academic argumentation and documentation through written texts. Their ability to academic communication will be demonstrated through the exchange of written responses with fellow students.

Level of Study

Bachelor

Semester of Instruction

Autumn.

Place of Instruction

Bergen
Required Previous Knowledge
None
Recommended Previous Knowledge
Good command of English
Access to the Course
The course is open to students enrolled at the University of Bergen
Teaching and learning methods
Approximately twelve lectures.
Compulsory Assignments and Attendance
None.
Forms of Assessment
Portfolio assessment.
Grading Scale
Grades will be set using a scale of A to F. Grade A is the highest passing grade. Grade F is a fail.
Reading List
The Department prepares a required reading list consisting of approx. 1200 pages.
Course Evaluation
The course will be evaluated regularly.