Norwegian History before 1814
- 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 1500-1800
- The growth of Industry and trade 1500-1800
- Social change, with a focus on the period after 1650
- Background for the political events in 1814
On successful completion of the course:
Knowledge
- The student should acquire basic knowledge of central events and development processes regarding the economic, social and political history of Norway until around 1814.
- This will include knowledge of major social and cultural institutions and the relationships between these, throughout the period.
Abilities
- The student should be able to discuss historical problems and reach their own conclusions.
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.
Compulsory assignment: written assignment of about 3 pages, comprises 0/100 of the grade. Graded pass/no pass. Compulsory participation in colloquia, comprises 0/100 of the grade. Graded approved/not approved. Written home exam 6 hours. Graded A-F.
The exam can be answered in either Norwegian or English.
Overlap refers to a similarity between courses with the same content. Therefore, you will receive the following reduction in credits if you have taken the courses listed below:
HI109S - Norwegian History before 1814 - 10 credits
HI109NS - Ancient Norwegian History (before 1814) - 10 credits
HI109NS - Eldre norsk historie (før 1814) - 10 credits
HIS1003 - Reformations, European expansion and revolutions (1500-1850) - 10 credits