Syllabus

History - Theory and Method

Code
AHI29R
Points
7.5 Credits
Level
Second Cycle
School
School of Culture and Society
Subject field
History (HIA)
This course can be included in the following main field(s) of study
History1
Progression indicator within (each) main field of study
1A1N
Approved
Approved, 05 October 2023.
This syllabus is valid from 05 October 2023.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the course, students will be able to:

  • discuss and problematise the identity of history studies in relation to various scholarly ant theoretical contexts related to the humanities
  • account for and critically evaluate a selection of contemporary research in history studies
  • demonstrate an independent ability to relate to critically reflect on important theories and methods used within the field of history studies.

Course Content

The course deals with various schools of thought within the humanities, as well as the development of history as an academic discipline. Students study theories and methods used in various fields of scholarship in history studies.

Assessment

  • Active seminar participation
  • Oral reports
  • Written assignments

Grades

The grading scale used for the final course grade is U–VG.

Grades are reported as follows:

  • History - Theory and Method - 7.5 Credits | U–VG

Prerequisites

  • History III, 22.5 credits

Other Information

This course cannot be counted towards the same degree along with courses that have equivalent content.

If the student has received a decision/recommendation granting study support from Dalarna University because of a disability, then the examiner has the right to offer an alternative examination arrangement. The examiner takes into account the objectives in the course syllabus when deciding whether the examination can be adapted in accordance with the decision/recommendation.