MITRA4001 – Reading course I - Key Issues in Modern International and Transnational History
Schedule, syllabus and examination date
Course content
The reading course offers students an opportunity to explore a key issue in modern international and transnational history in further depth. Students are introduced to a range of secondary literature on a particular topic. Reading research and discussing it in class, students look closely at how historians develop different and often conflicting interpretations of a topic through approaching it with different theories, methods and primary sources. Students are led to see how historians engage with each other’s arguments and advance new questions.
Learning outcome
After you have taken this course you are expected to be able to:
- apply the knowledge about major trajectories of 19th and 20th century international and transnational history to a more specified historical topic
- be able to analyze and present scholarly debates and controversies in a specific field of research in international and transnational history
- be able to critically discuss historical research and formulate an informed view on scholarly debates in international and transnational history
Admission to the course
Students who are admitted to study programmes at UiO must each semester register which courses and exams they wish to sign up for in Studentweb.
If you are not already enrolled as a student at UiO, please see our information about admission requirements and procedures.
The course is only available to students accepted to Modern International and Transnational History (master).
Recommended previous knowledge
A good ability to read and understand English is required for this course.
Teaching
Active participation in class as well as preparation for each meeting are expected. In case of absence, students need to inform the lecturer.
Resources and further information on this course will be given in Canvas.
Examination
The course is assessed by a portfolio consisting of reflection papers and extracts based on the curriculum. The assignment is specified on the Canvas page for the course.
Language of examination
The examination text is given in English, and you submit your response in English.
Grading scale
Grades are awarded on a pass/fail scale. Read more about the grading system.
More about examinations at UiO
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- Illness at exams / postponed exams
- Explanation of grades and appeals
- Resitting an exam
- Cheating/attempted cheating
You will find further guides and resources at the web page on examinations at UiO.
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Oct. 15, 2026 8:25:45 AM