Introduction to International History: readings and perspectives

After taking this course, a student will have acquired knowledge about:

• how relevant questions are framed and expressed based on the status of research in the field of international history;
• central research debates in the field of international history;
• how historians debate research and interpretive issues in the field of international history; and
• archives, sources and other materials relevant for the study of international history.

Competencies:

After taking this course, a student will be able to:

• initiate and participate in discussions of texts and research in international history;
• read different types of academic texts in a critical and independent manner;
• comment on and discuss contributions from other students;
• work with others in small groups;
• present one’s own and others’ work to the class;
• give feedback on others’ work.

Students who are admitted to study programmes at UiO must each semester register which courses and exams they wish to sign up for in Studentweb.

The course is available to students admitted to HFM2-HIS, UVM5-LEP, masterspesialisering i historie and UVM2-PPU, masterspesialisering i historie.

Students enrolled in other Master`s Degree Programmes can, on application, be admitted to the course if this is cleared by their own study programme.

If you are not already enrolled as a student at UiO, please see our information about admission requirements and procedures.

The course is taught in seminars. Students are expected to prepare the seminar readings for presentation and discussion during the seminars. The course will include an introductory session, as well as research and writing workshops, where students and staff will work on developing appropriate research questions, research plans and writing plans.

Different types of activities will require participation throughout the semester.

Specific information about mandatory activities will be announced in Canvas.

The course is assessed by a portfolio. The portfolio must consist of the following:

• An individual essay, consisting of maximum 4500 words including footnotes, with a theme chosen by the student under supervision. The bibliography is not included in the word count.
• Two collective synopses of articles presented in class.

• Illness at exams / postponed exams
• Resitting an examination