MITRA4010 – Methods and Theory in Modern International and Transnational History
Schedule, syllabus and examination date
Course content
MITRA4010 – Methods and Theory in Modern International and Transnational History offers students an introduction to key approaches and concepts relevant for the writing of international and transnational history. These include among others diplomatic history and international relations, global and world history, theories of globalization and global governance, cultural transfers and international cultures of memory. It will introduce students further to basic methodological questions related to these concepts. This course is integrated with MITRA4011 – Reading course II - Methods and Theory in Modern International and Transnational History.
Learning outcome
After you have taken this course you are expected to:
- have in-depth knowledge of key terms, concepts and approaches in history in general and international and transnational history in particular
- have gained a heightened sense for the importance of positionality in historical research and the specific challenges connected to the study of international and transnational history
- be able to apply adequate methods for the analysis of specific historical problems
Admission to the course
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The course is available to all students accepted to Modern International and Transnational History (master) and Peace and Conflict Studies (master).
Recommended previous knowledge
A good ability to read and understand English is required for this course
Teaching
Active participation in class as well as preparation for each meeting are expected.
Students submit a reflection paper that specifies the theory they intend on applying to their master thesis and the conceptual challenges they are expecting to face in their dissertation research. The assignment is specified on the Canvas page for the course.
Examination
The course is assessed by a dissemination piece, which is either an essay of 4,000 to 4,500 words or a podcast of maximum 20 minutes length. The exam task is specified on the Canvas page for the course.
Grading scale
Grades are awarded on a scale from A to F, where A is the best grade and F is a fail. Read more about the grading system.
More about examinations at UiO
- Use of sources and citations
- Special exam arrangements due to individual needs
- Withdrawal from an exam
- Illness at exams / postponed exams
- Explanation of grades and appeals
- Resitting an exam
- Cheating/attempted cheating
You will find further guides and resources at the web page on examinations at UiO.