Course content - Learning outcome - Admission - Prerequisites - Overlapping courses - Teaching - Examination - Evaluation

Course content

This course examines the development of Northern Ireland, from the province was established in 1921, until today. The main focus of the course will be on the situation in Northern Ireland after ‘the Troubles’ began in 1968, with an aim to provide insight into the political, economic and social aspects of the modern Northern Irish conflict. The attempts that have been made in recent decades to find a political (peaceful) solution to the conflict will be given particular emphasis.

Learning outcome

After completing this course, you will have:

• gained an overview over Northern Irish history since the forming of the province in 1921;
• gained an insight into, and understanding of, the modern conflict in Northern Ireland since 1968 – “the Troubles” – and the attempts which have been made to resolve it;
• learned to analyse central questions relating to the Northern Ireland, and its history.

Admission

Students at UiO must apply for courses in StudentWeb.

International applicants, if you are not already enrolled as a student at UiO, please see our information about admission requirements and procedures for international applicants.

The examination in this course is not available for external candidates. Only students admitted to the course may sit for the examination.

Prerequisites

Formal prerequisite knowledge

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The course assumes a good proficiency in written and oral English. Admission to the course is required.

Recommended previous knowledge

It is recommended to have taken either ENG1505 - British Civilisation, an introduction or a course in European history before starting this course.

Overlapping courses

10 credits overlap with ENG4516 - Northern Ireland.

Teaching

Seminar, two hours per week for 10 weeks, 20 hours in all.

Attendance is obligatory at least 8 out of 10 seminars. Additional absences must be justified by documentation to the exam coordinator.

Students have the opportunity to deliver a first draft of the paper during the semester. Feedback will be given.

During the semester, students will prepare one oral group presentation for the rest of the class.

Access to teaching

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Examination

Portfolio-evaluation consisting of an essay of five standard pages, and a two-hour written classroom exam.

Examination support material

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English-English dictionary.

Language of examination

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English

Grading scale

Grades are awarded on a scale from A to F, where A is the best grade and F is a fail. Read more about the grading system.

Explanations and appeals

You may request an explanation of your grades, and you may also appeal against your grades or make a complaint about formal examination errors. Read more about explanations and appeals.

Resit an examination

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For those who want to retake their exam: Since this is a portfolio exam, you must follow the classes and write a new paper as well in order to qualify. Admission depends on the capacity.

If it's just the class room exam you have missed because of illness, it's possible to apply for a postponed exam. Please contact the exam coordinator.

Withdrawal from an examination

A student may sit this exam up to 3 times. If a student wishes to withdraw from the exam, s/he must do so in StudentWeb at least two weeks prior to the first day of the exam. Failure to do so will be counted as one of the three opportunities to sit the exam.

Special examination arrangements

If you have a disability or a health problem that entails significant inconvenience in an examination situation, you may be considered for special examination arrangements. Mothers who are breastfeeding may apply for extra time to complete the exam.

Evaluation

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