Climate and History: From the Little Ice Age to Global Warming

On successful completion of this course, you should be able to:

• comprehend the complex relationship between climate and culture.
• identify the historical roots of current environmental problems.
• apply the methods of the humanities and the sciences to deciphering the past.
• work competently with scientific texts from different backgrounds.
• articulate an argument based on complex causal analysis and evidence.
• formulate a written essay connecting various disciplinary perspectives.

A background of at least 30 credits in humanities or social sciences.

A good ability to read, write and understand English is required for this course.

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The course will be taught in twelve two-hour sessions, the classes will consist of mainly of seminars and structured debates, including one or two field trips.

During the course the student groups will introduce one of the texts in the syllabi - the allocation will take part in the first session. As the group discussions require a solid understanding of the reading texts, careful in-depth reading of the material provided is essential for taking this course.

Resources and information in this course will be given in Canvas.

Compulsory assignments:

• Participants shall write an obligatory exposé(1 to 2 pages including relevant literature) on a topic of their choosing within the framework of the course. If accepted - subject to possible revision - this will qualify for the final examination.
• All participants will give an oral presentation on a piece of research in class.

The compulsory activity/assignment must be compleeted in the same semester as you take the exam.

Guidelines on compulsory activity at HF

• Illness at exams / postponed exams
• Resitting an examination