Course description for 2023/24
Theory, Method and Historigraphy
HI301S
Course description for 2023/24
Theory, Method and Historigraphy
HI301S
The course gives a thorough introduction to the theoretical and methodological questions that are central to history as a subject of professional study. Students will learn about the debates that have been formative for the profession. Historiography is an element of the course in which students will gain insight into the development of the science of history in Norway from the Norwegian Historical School of the 19th century up to the post-modernism of the current era. At the same time, emphasizing that the subject should not be seen in isolation, the influence of and relations with the social sciences over time are elucidated. Some of the literature will therefore span both the humanistic and the social scientific traditions.
In order to take this course, the student must have completed the bachelor level courses at the Senior Teacher Education in Social Science wand have completed Research method and design (MET5008) to be admitted into the course.
Knowledge
Upon successful completion of this course, the student should have knowledge of
- the development of history as a subject of enquiry in Norway and internationally from the Enlightenment until the present day
- Theoretical and methodological questions that have been and are central for the profession.
Abilities
Upon successful completion of this course, the student should
- be able to discuss theoretical and methodological issues
- to take an independent stance on current questions concerning the theoretical and methodological parameters for historical research.
General competence
On successful completion of the course, students should
- be able to access advanced theoretical literature
- view questions of professional theory in relation to the historical development of the profession
No costs except semester registration fee and course literature.
Compulsory for the Senior Teacher Education in Social Science.
Lectures and discussions based on the syllabus.
Annual evaluations which are included in the university´s quality assurance system.
Adequate knowledge of the English language to read and analyse texts in 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:
HI301S-001 - Teori, metode og histografi - oppgave - 8 credits
HI301S-002 - Teori, metode og histografi - muntlig eksamen - 2 credits