Historical Theory and Methodology
The course provides knowledge about what gives academic history identity as a science, and how the historian proceeds in order to use 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. The teaching will illustrate how historians have worked with the topic, and how they use various sources or arrive at different results from the same sources.
The following topic is offered in the academic year 2014/2015:
- Kautokeino 1852. Sources and interpretations of the so-called "The Kautokeino Uprising" in 1852.
On successful completion of the course:
Knowledge
- The student should have acquired knowledge and understanding of the basic theoretical and methodological premises for professional history.
Abilities
- The student should be able to discuss theoretical and methodological questions.
General competence
- The student should be able to access a theoretically oriented academic literature, and to explain theoretical and methodological principles in their own written work.
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:
HI119S - Methodology and Specialized Themes - 10 credits
HI113S - Methodology and Specialized Themes - 10 credits