History-one year, E-Learning

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1 NO EN History-one year, E-Learning The web-based on-line programme is equivalent to the One-Year programme in History, but teaching, progression and examination differ. The programme gives an insight into the political, economic and social development of Norway, particularly North-Norway, Europe and the world. Through the syllabus and the lectures, students are taught the principles of source criticism and given practice in the ability to analyse historical sources critically. This is a distance-learning programme. Teaching equivalent to 20 credits is offered in each semester. This means that students on the web-based programme complete the full-year programme over a period of eighteen months. The programme is suitable parttime students who wish to combine study with work or are for other reasons unable to participate in the regular classes at the university. It is also possible to take courses on individual topics. The teaching is mainly by tutoring on the basis of texts written by students. The examination is based primarily on portfolio assessment. Students are offered the chance of participation in seminars about once a month. The content of the seminars is described in the curriculum and programme descriptions. HISTORY, ONE YEAR. E-LEARNING ECTS Credits 60 Study level One year programme Start semester Autumn 2016 Teaching language Norwegian Faculty Campus Application deadline Faculty of Social Sciences JOB OPPORTUNITIES History is a many-sided and comprehensive subject which is useful in many connections. The all-round character of the programme takes up themes from political history, economic history, social history, cultural history, womens hi...story, demographic history etc. History is relevant for teachers, workers in the cultural sector, journalists and people who work in administration, tourism and the various professions of the Welfare State. FURTHER EDUCATION The web-based programme can be built out to a bachelor degree in History. The entire programme or individual courses can also be used as elements within a number of other bachelor degrees. ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS General study competence or prior learning and work experience according to current regulations. Page 1 of 17

2 Programme overview 1ST STUDY YEAR OVERVIEW Autumn 2016 Ancient Norwegian History (before 1814) HI109NS 10 SP Mandatory courses 60 ECTS Credits European History before 1750 HI114NS 10 SP Spring 2017 Modern World History (after 1750) HI123NS 10 SP Modern Norwegian urban history - with an emphasis on Northern Norway HI218NS 10 SP 2ND STUDY YEAR Autumn 2017 Modern Norwegian History after 1814 HI118NS 10 SP Methodology and Specialized Themes HI119NS 10 SP Page 2 of 17

3 Study plan PROGRAMME DESCRIPTION The web-based basic program in history provides a broad review of the development of human societies in Norway and Europe, from the beginning of historic times to the present day. The programme also contains a component focusing on the history of historical theory and method. The history programme aims to contribute to personal maturation and a reflective approach to social and cultural issues. Through the syllabus and instruction, students also learn the principles of source criticism and are trained in the critical analysis of historical sources. The study represents the first year of the bachelor's degree in history, and students can continue with several courses in the history at 200-level and go on to complete a bachelor's degree in history. The program is divided into five basic courses (100- courses) of 10 credits each, which are offered every other autumn, and an advanced course (200-course) giving 10 credits which is offered every other spring. LEARNING OUTCOMES On successful completion of the course: Knowledge The student should acquire a basic knowledge of central events and development processes regarding the economic, social and political history of from early times until today. Abilities The student should be able to discuss historical problems and reach their own conclusions in independently written work. General competence The student should be able to access a comprehensive scientific literature, to review relevant knowledge from the literature and to argue for their own conclusions in written work. FURTHER EDUCATION The web-based programme can be built out to a bachelor degree in History. The entire programme or individual courses can also be used as elements within a number of other bachelor degrees. COSTS No special costs except semester registration fee and syllabus literature. SPECIFIC ARRANGEMENTS FOR RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING If an applicant does not fulfill the requirements for The Higher Education Entrance Qualification but has experience-based competence relevant to the field of study, he or she may apply for recognition of this competence in order to fulfill the admission requirements. See also General Arrangements for recognition of prior learning under the University Rules and Regulations. EXAMINATION REGULATIONS, ASSESSMENT AND GRADING The Norwegian system for grading and assessment using the letter grades A - F, in which A denotes the best/highest grade and F denotes "not passed". Work can also be assessed as "passed", "not passed", "approved" and "not approved".refer to applicable legislation, rules and regulations ASSESSMENT METHODS Assessment of portfolios. PROGRAMME EVALUATION The study programme is evaluated annually by students using course evaluation studies and by the programme director. The evaluations are included in the university's quality assurance system. Page 3 of 17

4 QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS AND REGULATIONS Refer to applicable legislation, regulations and related guidelines Page 4 of 17

5 Subject descriptions (6) Ancient Norwegian History (before 1814) HI109NS The course covers the following main topics: The Viking period Demographic and economic development in the High Middle Ages State integration and development in the High Middle Ages The spread of Christianity and the growth of the church in the High Middle Ages Demographic and economic crises of the Late Middle Ages The Scandinavian Union in the Late Middle Ages Norway under Danish rule from the Late Middle Ages until 1814 Demographic development The growth of Industry and trade Social change, with a focus on the period after 1650 Background for the political events in 1814 No costs except semester registration fee and course literature. ANCIENT NORWEGIAN HISTORY (BEFORE 1814) HI109NS ECTS Credits 10 Level Course type Undergraduate degrees Compulsory Start semester Autumn 2016 Year of study Course location Faculty Teaching language Application deadline 1st study year Bodø Faculty of Social Sciences Norwegian PER BJARNE RAVNÅ Course coordinator Førsteamanuensis Phone: per-bjarne.ravna@nord.no COURSE EVALUATION Annual evaluations which are included in the university's quality assurance system. LEARNING OUTCOMES Knowledge The student should acquire a basic knowledge of central events and development processes regarding the economic, social and political history of Europe until around This will include knowledge of major social and cultural institutions and the relationships between these, throughout the period. Abilities Students should be able to discuss historical problems and reach their own conclusions. General competence Students should be able to access a comprehensive scientific literature, to review relevant knowledge from the literature and to argue for their own conclusions in written work. PREREQUISITIES None Page 5 of 17

6 MODE OF DELIVERY Online plus optional seminars on-campus. TEACHING ACTIVITIES AND METHODS Essays, peer-assessment and optional seminars on-campus. RECOMMENDED OR REQUIRED READING 1. Moseng, Ole Georg m fl.: Norsk historie I, fra , Universitetsforlaget 2007, s (405 s.) 2. Moseng, Ole Georg m fl.: Norsk historie , Universitetsforlaget 2003, s (195 s.) 3. Dyrvik, Ståle, Norsk historie , Det norske Samlaget 1999, s.11-58, (228 s.) Totalt antall sider: ca RECOMMENDED PRIOR KNOWLEDGE Adequate knowledge of the English language to read and analyse texts in English. ASSESSMENT AND EXAMINATIONS Portfolio (first instance 2016 autumn). Compulsory participation, worth 0/100 of the grade (first instance 2016 autumn). OVERLAPPING COURSES HI109S Norwegian History before study points. HI109LS Norwegian History before study points. Page 6 of 17

7 European History before 1750 HI114NS The course covers the following main topics: The cities and empires of Antiquity. Political, social and economic development of the city states of Antiquity and the Roman Empire The transition from Antiquity to the Middle Ages The development of the Byzantine Empire The development of the Arab Empire The development of the Western Church Demographic development Feudalism and the feudal economy - background, characteristics and development Town growth and trade, with particular attention to the Middle Ages The Reformation and the Counter Revolution State development, with a focus on the major countries such as England, France and Germany No costs except semester registration fee and course literature. EUROPEAN HISTORY BEFORE 1750 HI114NS ECTS Credits 10 Level Course type Undergraduate degrees Compulsory Start semester Autumn 2016 Year of study Course location Faculty Teaching language Application deadline 1st study year Bodø Faculty of Social Sciences Norwegian MIRIAM JENSEN TVEIT Course coordinator Universitetslektor Phone: miriam.tveit@nord.no COURSE EVALUATION Annual evaluations which are included in the university's quality assurance system. LEARNING OUTCOMES Knowledge The student should acquire a basic knowledge of central events and development processes regarding the economic, social and political history of Europe until around This will include knowledge of major social and cultural institutions and the relationships between these, throughout the period. Abilities Students should be able to discuss historical problems and reach their own conclusions. General competence Students should be able to access a comprehensive scientific literature, to review relevant knowledge from the literature and to argue for their own conclusions in written work. PREREQUISITIES None Page 7 of 17

8 MODE OF DELIVERY Online TEACHING ACTIVITIES AND METHODS Essays, peer assessment and optional on-campus seminars. RECOMMENDED OR REQUIRED READING Books: Ravnå, Per-Bjarne: Gresk og romersk politisk historie, 2006 (ca.180 s.) Bagge, Sverre: Europa tar form, Cappelen 2004, s (304 s.) Imsen, Steinar: Europa , Universitetsforlaget 2000, s.19-30, 53-87, , (92 s.) John Merriman: Modern Europe from the Renaissance to the Present, London 2004, s.18-45, og , (208 s.) The books may be ordered from Akademika, Universitetet i Nordland, 8049 Bodø, tlf: , fax or e- mail: bodo@akademika.no RECOMMENDED PRIOR KNOWLEDGE Adequate knowledge of the English language to read and analyse texts in English. ASSESSMENT AND EXAMINATIONS Portfolio (first instance 2016 autumn). Compulsory participation, worth 0/100 of the grade (first instance 2016 autumn). OVERLAPPING COURSES HI114S European History before study points. Page 8 of 17

9 Modern World History (after 1750) HI123NS The Industrial Revolution in Great Britain The French Revolution The population explosion and migrations The Second Industrial Revolution The Changing State, : the nation and democracy Imperialism and the major powers, The background to the two world wars The principal trends of political and economic development during the inter-war period: (the Russian Revolution, the Versailles peace, fascism and National Socialism, the relations between the major powers until the Second World War) The Cold War Relations between rich and poor countries: the Third World European integration and globalisation No costs except semester registration fee and course literature. MODERN WORLD HISTORY (AFTER 1750) HI123NS ECTS Credits 10 Level Course type Undergraduate degrees Compulsory fro the online programme in history. Start semester Spring 2017 Year of study Course location Faculty Teaching language Application deadline 1st study year Bodø Faculty of Social Sciences WILHELM JØRN KARLSEN Course coordinator Førsteamanuensis Phone: COURSE EVALUATION Annual evaluations which are included in the university's quality assurance system. LEARNING OUTCOMES Knowledge The student should acquire a basic knowledge of central events and development processes regarding the economic, social and political history of Europe from 1750 till This will include knowledge of major social and cultural institutions and the relationships between these, throughout the period. The development of Europe will be considered in a global context. Abilities Students should be able to discuss historical problems and reach their own conclusions. General competence Students should be able to access a comprehensive scientific literature, to review relevant knowledge from the literature and to argue for their own conclusions in written work. PREREQUISITIES N/A Page 9 of 17

10 MODE OF DELIVERY Online TEACHING ACTIVITIES AND METHODS Essays, comments on other students work. RECOMMENDED OR REQUIRED READING Merriman, John, A History of Modern Europe from the Renaissance to the present, London, 2010, chapter 10, 12-14, 16-17, 19, 21-26, 30 (ca 620 pages) Lundestad, Geir: Øst, vest, sør, nord. Hovedlinjer i internasjonal politikk etter 1945, Universitetsforlaget, 2010, p , , (ca 230 pages) RECOMMENDED PRIOR KNOWLEDGE Students should be prepared to read some of the required literature in English. ASSESSMENT AND EXAMINATIONS Portfolio (first instance 2016 spring). Compulsory participation, worth 0/100 of the grade (first instance 2016 spring). OVERLAPPING COURSES HI123S Modern World History (after 1750) - 10 study points. HI117NS Modern World History - 10 study points. HI117S Modern World History (after 1750) - 10 study points. HI123LS Modern World History with didactics - 10 study points. Page 10 of 17

11 Modern Norwegian urban history - with an emphasis on Northern Norway HI218NS MODERN NORWEGIAN URBAN HISTORY - WITH AN EMPHASIS ON NORTHERN NORWAY HI218NS ECTS Credits 10 Level Course type Undergraduate degrees Start semester Spring 2017 Year of study Course location Faculty Teaching language Application deadline 1st study year Faculty of Social Sciences ASSESSMENT AND EXAMINATIONS Compound evaluation (first instance 2017 spring). Portfolio, worth 100/100 of the grade (first instance 2017 spring). Compulsory attendance, worth 0/100 of the grade (first instance 2017 spring). OVERLAPPING COURSES HI218S Modern Norwegian urban history - with an emphasis on Northern Norway - 10 study points. Page 11 of 17

12 Modern Norwegian History (from 1814) HI118NS Norway in 1814 The demographic transition - population growth in the 19th century The industrial breakthrough after ca "hamskiftet", the agricultural upheaval The "civil servant's state" , the parliamentary system and the party-political breakthrough The union with Sweden Economic, social and political polarising in the inter-war period Norwegian foreign policy The ascendancy of the Labour Party - the post-war Welfare State Neo-liberalism after ca None other than semester fee and syllabus literature. MODERN NORWEGIAN HISTORY (FROM 1814) HI118NS ECTS Credits 10 Level Course type Undergraduate degrees Obligatory Start semester Autumn 2017 Year of study Course location Faculty Teaching language Application deadline 2nd study year Bodø Faculty of Social Sciences Norwegian STEINAR AAS Course coordinator Professor Phone: steinar.aas@nord.no COURSE EVALUATION The programme of study and relevant courses are evaluated by students twice every year as part of the university's quality control system. LEARNING OUTCOMES Knowledge The student should acquire a basic knowledge of central events and development processes regarding the economic, social and political history of Norway from 1814 until ca This will include knowledge of major social and cultural institutions and the relationships between these, throughout the period. Abilities Students should be able to discuss historical problems and reach their own conclusions. General competence Students should be able to access a comprehensive scientific literature, to review relevant knowledge from the literature and to argue for their own conclusions in written work. PREREQUISITIES General study competence or practical competence according to current regulations. MODE OF DELIVERY Web-based (on-line). Page 12 of 17

13 TEACHING ACTIVITIES AND METHODS Essays, comments on other students work. RECOMMENDED OR REQUIRED READING Myhre, Jan Eivind: Norsk historie Å byggje ein stat og skape ein nasjon. Det norske samlaget 2015, 2. utgave, (334 s.) Stugu, Ola: Norsk historie etter vegen mot velstandslandet. Det Norske Samlaget 2012, (336 s.) 670 sider Fordjupingsartiklar til pensum: Syntesar om utviklingstrekk i norsk historie etter 1814: Sejersted, Francis: Den norske Sonderweg, Særtrekk ved den norske kapitalismes utvikling. TMV-notat nr 35, (35 sider). Seip, Jens Arup: Fra embetsmannsstat til ettpartistat, i Fra embetsmannsstat til ettpartistat og andre essays. Oslo 1963, (35 sider). Om 1814 og tida etterpå: Mestad, Ola: Korfor redda Christian Frederik grunnlova i 1814?, i Historisk Tidsskrift nr 3/2016, s (24 sider). Blom, Ida: Hva er en borger? Nasjon, borgerskap og mobilisering i Norden, i Historisk Tidsskrift nr. 4/2013, s (13 sider). Kjeldesamling og ressursar i samband med 1814-jubileet i 2014: Unionsoppløysinga og 1905: Kjeldesamling og ressursar i samband med 1905-markeringane: Sejersted, Francis: 1905 i norsk historie Minner og myter, i Historisk Tidsskrift nr.2/2005, s , (10 sider). Blom, Ida: Union, demokrati og kjønn, i Historisk Tidsskrift nr. 3/2006, s , (4 sider). Dahl, Hans Fredrik: Norge i verden: 1905 i globalt perspektiv, i Norsk Statsvitenskapelig Tidsskrift nr. 2/1995, s , (21 sider). Kirkhusmo, Anders: Norge i verden, 1905: Kommentar til Hans Fredrik Dahls artikkel i NST nr , i Norsk Statsvitenskapelig Tidsskrift nr. 1/2006, s , (4 sider). Page 13 of 17

14 Mellomkrigstidas plass i norsk historie: Tjelmeland, Hallvard: Arbeidarpartiet, bolsjevikpartiet og sovjetstaten , i Arbeiderhistorie 2017, s , (20 sider). Angrepet på Noreg 1940: Riste, Olav: Norvegr om 9. april 1940: Attersyn med ei historieforfalsking, i Historisk Tidsskrift nr. 3/2013, s , (7 sider). Ohmann Nielsen, May-Brith: Ser du spøkelser, Olav Riste? et annet perspektiv på historieforfalskning, i Historisk Tidsskrift nr. 4/2012, s , (9 sider). Riste, Olav: Stormaktene, forspelet til 9. april, og May-Brith Ohman Nielsens versjon, i Historisk Tidsskrift nr. 2/2013, s , (5 sider). Okkupasjonstida i norsk historie: Maerz, Suzanne: Okkupasjonstidens lange skygger, i Nytt Norsk Tidsskrift nr. 4/2007, s , (11 sider). Etterkrigstida: Sejersted, Francis: Frihetsrevolusjonen, i Nytt Norsk Tidsskrift nr. 3/2007, s , (12 sider). Økonomisk historie 1900-talet: Larsen, Eirinn: Selvgjorte kvinner: Kjønn, entreprenørskap og næringsliv rundt 1900, i Heimen nr. 2/2012, s , (17 sider). Lie, Einar: Økonomisk politikk i det 20. århundre, i Historisk Tidsskrift nr 4/2006, s , (19 sider). Sum artiklar: 237 Totalt pensum 907 sider RECOMMENDED PRIOR KNOWLEDGE Students should be prepared to read some of the required literature in English. ASSESSMENT AND EXAMINATIONS Portfolio (first instance 2015 autumn). Compulsory participation, worth 0/100 of the grade (first instance 2015 autumn). Page 14 of 17

15 OVERLAPPING COURSES HI118S Modern Norwegian History after study points. HI118LS Modern Norwegian History after study points. Page 15 of 17

16 Methodology and Specialized Themes HI119NS The course provides an introduction to historical methodology and sources. The main emphasis is on providing information about what gives academic history identity as a science, and how the historian proceeds in order to utilize historical sources and determine their credibility. The purpose of this course is that the student should develop a critical attitude to the academic study of history and gain insight into the fundamental problems the historian faces when he / she is conducting research. In addition, the course includes a historical topic in a syllabus of ca. 250 pages. The teaching will illustrate how historians have worked with the topic, and how they utilize various sources or arrive at different results from the same sources. The following topic is offered in the academic year 2013/2014: Kautokeino Sources and interpretations of the so-called "The Kautokeino Uprising" in Numbers talk. The study of sources, based on population censuses for Bodø published in the digital archive. None other than semester fee and syllabus literature. METHODOLOGY AND SPECIALIZED THEMES HI119NS ECTS Credits 10 Level Course type Undergraduate degrees Obligatory Start semester Autumn 2017 Year of study Course location Faculty Teaching language Application deadline 2nd study year Bodø Faculty of Social Sciences Norwegian PER BJARNE RAVNÅ Course coordinator Førsteamanuensis Phone: per-bjarne.ravna@nord.no COURSE EVALUATION The programme of study and relevant courses are evaluated by students twice every year as part of the university's quality control system. LEARNING OUTCOMES Knowledge The student should acquire knowledge and understanding of the basic theoretical and methodological premises for academic history. Abilities Students should be able to discuss theoretical and methodological questions. General competence Students should be able to access a theoretically oriented academic literature, and to explain theoretical and methodological principles in their own written work. Page 16 of 17

17 PREREQUISITIES General study competence or practical competence according to current regulations. MODE OF DELIVERY Web-based (on-line). TEACHING ACTIVITIES AND METHODS Essays, comments on other students work, optional seminars on campus in which central elements of the syllabus will be discussed. Seminars require a minimum of five participating students. RECOMMENDED OR REQUIRED READING Books: Andresen, A. m.fl.: Å gripe fortida. Innføring i historisk forståing og metode, 2. utgave, Samlaget 2012/2015. Mikkelsen, M. og Pålsrud, K.: Kautokeino-dokumentene. 177 arkivsaker om prosessene i mot 48 flyttsamer fra Kautokeino, Albatross Forlag Compendium: Dørum, Knut: Byen blir sentrum. Bodøs historie bind 2, , ss Kjelstadli, Knut: Fortida er ikke hva den en gang var. En innføring i historiefaget, Universitetsforlaget 2000, s , , Lunden, K.: Making nonsense of humanities. Er humaniora vitskap?, i Lunden, K.: Dialog med fortida, Det norske samlaget 1985, ss Bugge Amundsen, A. og Brenna, B.: Museer, kritisk museologi og tverrfaglige museumsstudier, i Rogan, B. og Bugge Amundsen A.(red.): Samling og museum. Kapitler av museenes historie, praksis og ideologi. Novus forlag ss Pedersen, R.: De norske museene får sin form. Utvikling , i Rogan, B. og Bugge Amundsen A.(red.): Samling og museum. Kapitler av museenes historie, praksis og ideologi. Novus forlag ss Aas, S.: Minnepolitikk i endring minnekulturen i og rundt Narvik 1940, i Dessingue, A., Knutsen, K. og A.E. Laksfoss Hansen (red.): Flerstemte minner. Hertevig akademisk ss RECOMMENDED PRIOR KNOWLEDGE N/A ASSESSMENT AND EXAMINATIONS Portfolio (first instance 2015 autumn). Compulsory participation, worth 0/100 of the grade (first instance 2015 autumn). OVERLAPPING COURSES HI119S Methodology and Specialized Themes - 10 study points. Page 17 of 17