MITRA4010 – Methods and Theory in Modern International and Transnational History
Course content
Learning outcome
After you have taken this course you are expected to:
- have in-depth knowledge of key terms, concepts and approaches in history in general and international and transnational history in particular
- have gained a heightened sense for the importance of positionality in historical research and the specific challenges connected to the study of international and transnational history
- be able to apply adequate methods for the analysis of specific historical problems
Admission to the course
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The course is available to all students accepted to Modern International and Transnational History (master) and Peace, Conflict, and Democracy (master).
Recommended previous knowledge
Teaching
Active participation in class as well as preparation for each meeting are expected.
Students submit a reflection paper that specifies the theory they intend on applying to their master thesis and the conceptual challenges they are expecting to face in their dissertation research. The assignment is specified on the Canvas page for the course.
Examination
Grading scale
More about examinations at UiO
- Use of sources and citations
- How to use AI as a student
- Special exam arrangements due to individual needs
- Withdrawal from an exam
- 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.