MITRA4011 – Reading course II - Methods and Theory in Modern International and Transnational History

Schedule, syllabus and examination date

Course content

The reading course will offer an opportunity to deepen the knowledge acquired in MITRA4010 – Methods and Theory in Modern International and Transnational History. By focusing on one or several of the more specific methodological and theoretical problems connected to the study of international and transnational history (eurocentrism; entanglement, cultural hybridity etc.) the course will allow both for in-depth reading of secondary literature and reflection on these issues.This course is intergrated with MITRA4010 – Methods and Theory in Modern International and Transnational History.

Learning outcome

After you have taken this course you are expected to:

  • apply the key terms, concepts and approaches in history in general and international and transnational history in particular to a more specified topic
  • apply adequate methods for the analysis of historical problems to a concrete example

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).

A good ability to read and understand English is required for this course.

Teaching

Seminar teaching with a particular emphasis on cooperative learning.

Active participation in class as well as preparation for each meeting is expected.

Students submit reflection papers as a portfolio and contribute to a group presentation to qualify for the exam. Resources and information in this course will be given in Canvas.

Examination

Students submit reflection papers as a portfolio. 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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Facts about this course

Level
Master
Credits
5
Teaching
Spring
Examination
Spring
Teaching language
English

Contact

Department of Archaeology, Conservation and History