Norwegian Culture and History - Scandinavian Area Studies

ECTS Credits

15 ECTS

Level of Study

Bachelor

Teaching semester

Autumn.

Place of Instruction

University of Bergen

Objectives and Content

This course will give a brief outline of the main aspects of Norwegian culture and history from the Viking age until today. In the course we also discuss the relationship between historical experiences and the present by exploring contemporary cultural conceptions and representations of "Norwegianness".

Methodology and historiography are integrated parts of the course. It is designed for non-Norwegian students and primarily intended for exchange students. It can not be included as a specialization course within a Norwegian bachelors degree, only as an independent course.

The aim of this course is to give students insight into Norwegian culture and history from the Viking age until today.

Learning Outcomes

Knowledge

The student will achieve basic insight in Norwegian history and culture.

Qualifications

The student will have qualifications to discuss historical phenomena and cultural issues and draw own conclusions based on his/her analysis.

Competence

The student is able to present historical knowledge and cultural views and argue for own conclusions in written form.

Required Previous Knowledge

None

Recommended Previous Knowledge

The student must be able to document at least one passed university examination in order to obtain admission to this course.

Credit Reduction due to Course Overlap

None

Access to the Course

The course is open for students at the University of Bergen.

Teaching and learning methods

The teaching is given in English. Normally 2 hrs a week, for a duration of 10 weeks.

Compulsory Assignments and Attendance

Students are required to submit a paper of 1500 words. After the submission, the students will receive a brief comment on their paper.

Forms of Assessment

7 days take home exam, a paper of up to 1500 words

Examination Support Material

-

Grading Scale

Grades will be set using a scale of A to F.

Assessment Semester

Autumn. Examination will also be held in the course-free term (spring) for students having passed the compulsory requirement.

Reading List

The required reading list consists of approx. 1200 pages. All litterature is in English.

Course Evaluation

The course will be evaluated regularly

Programme Committee

Department of Archaeology, History, Culture Studies and Religion

Course Coordinator

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Course Administrator

Department of Archaeology, History, Culture Studies and Religion