EHS4020 – Topics in Environmental Humanities

Schedule, syllabus and examination date

Course content

Over the course of five seminars, this course introduces you to the dynamic and rapidly evolving field of environmental humanities through close readings of selected texts that highlight both established and developing topics within the field. The course is curated by active researchers: each year the selection of topics and readings shifts, reflecting their focus and interests.

See topics for previous semesters

Learning outcome

The course will:

  • Introduce you to current ideas, perspectives and debates in the transdisciplinary field of environmental humanities, presented by active researchers working in the field
  • Train you to work and read across disciplinary boundaries
  • Strengthen your capacity to engage reflectively with complex environmental topics

Admission to the course

This course is part of the Honours Certificate in Honours Certificate in Environmental Humanities and Society (honours certificate).

Students not enrolled in the certificate programme can be admitted to the course if this is cleared by their own study programme.

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.

Teaching

The course consists of five seminars, spaced over the autumn term. Each seminar will focus on selected mandatory readings, which students should come prepared to discuss.

Examination

Term paper

The assignment should consist of 5 pages. One standard page is approximately 2300 characters without spaces, including references. The front page and bibliography are not included in the page count.

The detailed information regarding the exam format will be announced on Canvas.

You must submit the exam in Inspera - see guides for digital exams.

You are personally responsible for familiarizing yourself with the requirements and deadlines for the exam.

You can find more information about the exam on the semester page of 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

You will find further guides and resources at the web page on examinations at UiO.

Last updated from FS (Felles studentsystem) Oct. 15, 2026 9:31:21 AM

Facts about this course

Level
Master
Credits
5
Teaching
Not offered autumn 2026
Teaching language
English