Course - History and Nation - ENG1404
ENG1404 - History and Nation
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: School exam
Grade: Letter grades
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| School exam | 100/100 | 4 hours | F |
Course content
Course content
This course will offer an introduction to the history and culture of one or more Anglophone societies during a specific historical period. Emphasis will be on the making and/or remaking of the nation(s). The course will introduce students to appropriate research methods for the study of history and culture. The course will also provide students with an opportunity to work with a range of sources and texts so that they can start to develop their critical thinking, reading, and writing skills. The course provides the basis for further studies in history and culture in the English degree program.
A more detailed description of the academic content will be available along with the reading list at the beginning of the semester.
Learning outcome
Learning outcome
Knowledge
Candidates who have passed this course
- have broad knowledge of the history and culture of one or more Anglophone societies
- have an overview of important debates about the specific themes that the course focuses on
- have an awareness of different texts and sources used in the study of history and culture
Skills
Candidates who have passed this course
- can explain political, social, and cultural issues from historical and contemporary perspectives
- can analyze and discuss a range of texts and sources both in the classroom and in different forms of academic writing
- have explored important scholarly practices such as using digital archives, evaluating texts and sources, and the dissemination of knowledge
- can produce independent pieces of work that follow the requirements of academic writing in relevant disciplines
General competence
Candidates who have passed this course
- have started to develop their critical thinking, reading, and writing skills in history and culture
- can recognize different interpretations of broad historical and cultural developments in Anglophone societies
- are able to demonstrate a good command of English
Learning methods and activities
Learning methods and activities
Lectures and/or seminar sessions and/or supervision. Students are required to use the course learning platform regularly.
Students should expect that this 7.5 credit course equates with approximately 10 hours of work per week, including teaching time.
Compulsory assignments
1 written assignment (approx. 1000-1500 words). Students with the MLSPRÅK program may be assigned a separate obligatory assignment.
Approved obligatory assignment is valid for 2 semesters (the semester in which the approval is given, plus the following semester).
Compulsory assignments
- 1 written assignment (approx. 1000-1500 words)
Further on evaluation
The exam must be answered in English. Information about which dictionaries students are allowed to consult during the exam will be available in the reading list at the beginning of the semester.
Recommended previous knowledge
Recommended previous knowledge
Students should have knowledge of English equivalent to that of students who have learned English as a programme subject over two years at Norwegian "videregående skole". ENG1004, and ENG1201.
Course materials
Course materials
Students should make every effort to attend all teaching sessions as the exam may test knowledge of concepts that are not discussed in the written course materials. Curriculum/reading list will be announced at the start of the semester.
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENG1401 | 7.5 | AUTUMN 2017 | |
| ENG1402 | 7.5 | AUTUMN 2017 | |
| ENG6011 | 3.0 | AUTUMN 2019 | |
| ENG6017 | 3.0 | AUTUMN 2019 |
Version: 1
Credits:
7.5 SP
Study level: Foundation courses, level I
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: SPRING 2025
Language of instruction: English
Location: Trondheim
- English
- English Cultural Studies
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Language and Literature
Examination
Examination arrangement: School exam
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
- Autumn ORD School exam 100/100 F INSPERA
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Room Building Number of candidates - Spring ORD School exam 100/100 F INSPERA
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Room Building Number of candidates
- * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
For more information regarding registration for examination and examination procedures, see "Innsida - Exams"