SAS13 / Norwegian culture and history Schedule (list)
Syllabus
Credits: 15.0
Course offered (semester)The course will be offered each autumn semester.
ObjectivesThe aim of this course is to give students insight into Norwegian culture and history from the Viking age until today.
ContentsThis course will give a brief outline of main aspects of Norwegian culture and history from the Viking age until today, with a particular focus on the democratic, social and economical developments in Norway since 1814. The course also seeks to establish the relationship between historical experiences and present society by exploring contemporary cultural conceptions and representations of ¿Norwegianness¿.
Methodology and historiography are integrated parts of the course. It is designed for non-Norwegian students and can not be used as a component in a Norwegian University degree.
PrerequisitesThe students must speak and write English.
Description of Learning Materials and MediaThe required reading list is determined by the Department of History and Department of Cultural Studies and Art History and consists of approx 1200 pages. All literature is in English.
Teaching MethodsThe teaching is given in English.
EvaluationThe course will be regularly evaluated.
Assessment / Examination FormatA six-hour written exam will be given at the end of the semester. Grades will be set using a scale of A to F.
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