Introduction to Early Modern Studies
7.5 credits
Syllabus, Master's level, 5HA801
A revised version of the syllabus is available.
- Code
- 5HA801
- Education cycle
- Second cycle
- Main field(s) of study and in-depth level
- History A1N
- Grading system
- Pass with distinction (VG), Pass (G), Fail (U)
- Finalised by
- The Department Board, 15 April 2015
- Responsible department
- Department of History
Entry requirements
Admission to the Master programme Early Modern Studies. Northern Europe 1450-1850.
Learning outcomes
A student who successfully completed the course will be able to:
- describe and analyse relevant parts of the research on early modern Northern Europe
- describe, evaluate, and apply relevant theoretical and conceptual perspectives employed in studies of this period
- define research topics suitable to contribute to historical knowledge on early modern Northern Europe, and to analyse the topics and present the analysis in concise and comprehensible ways
- identify and describe sources for the study of early modern history
Content
The purpose of this course is to introduce the students to early modern Northern Europe, give them insights into advanced thinking and analysis within current historiography as well as a deeper knowledge of practical work.
Instruction
The course will consist of a number of lectures, seminars, and tutorials.
Assessment
Assessment will be based upon written and oral assignments. Students who have missed a small number of mandatory assignments may complete them by the end of the term at the latest.