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SYLLABUS

The Prehistoric and Medieval Eras in the Nordic Region, 7,5 ECTS Credits

COURSE CATEGORY   Single Subject Course MAIN FIELD OF STUDY   History - HIA SUBJECT AREA   History - HIA   COURSE CODE   766A01

AIM OF THE COURSE

After completion of the course the student should be able to - understand the history of Scandinavia prior to the existence of written records from the viewpoint of modern scholarship. - understand the similarities and differences in the history of the Nordic countries during the Middle Ages. - demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the political, social, economic and cultural development of the Nordic countries - place the development of the Nordic region within the European context. - master the critical and theoretical skills that are the tools of the historian. - demonstrate the ability to conduct and lead discussions, make oral presentations and deliver constructive criticism.

CONTENTS

The course content comprises - A general overview of the physical geography of the Nordic countries. - An understanding of the traditional boundaries between archeology and history, plus the views of recent scholarship. - Pre-history as the Great Migrations will be treated from the Nordic perspective. -The medieval period, including the introduction of Christianity and the apolitical development. -The economics of the medieval period, including the Hanseatic League, trade, the growth of towns and the agrarian crisis. - Life during the medieval period, as well as changes in climate and the Black Death. - The rise of the state - Realignment of political constellations, the Kalmar Union and its disintegration, and the gradual consolidation of Denmark-Norway and Sweden-Finland.

TEACHING

Instruction will consist mainly of lectures and seminars in which active participation is expected in the compulsory elements. The course requires full-time study, including searching for literature, reading, analyzing and reflecting on relevant literature and preparing the discussions and the written paper. Homework and independent study are a necessary complement to the course. Language of instructions: English

EXAMINATION

The course will be examined by means of a combination of written papers, oral presentations and active participation in seminars. Students failing an exam covering either the entire course or part of the course two times are entitled to have a new examiner appointed for the reexamination. Students who have passed an examination may not retake it in order to improve their grades.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

In-depth studies of approximately three semesters of full-time study in a major subject relevant to the programme. Relevant subjects are, for example, history/social history, cultural history, political science or related fields. Documented knowledge of English equivalent to "Engelska B"; i.e. English as native language or an internationally recognized test, e.g. TOEFL (minimum scores: Paperbased 550 + TWE-score 4.0, computorbased 213 and internetbased 79), IELTS, academic (minimum score: Overall band 6.0 and no band under 5.0), or equivalent.

GRADING

The course is graded according to the ECTS grading scale A-F

CERTIFICATE

Course certificate is issued by the Faculty Board on request. The Department provides a special form which should be submitted to the Student Affairs Division.

COURSE LITERATURE

The course literature is decided upon by the department in question.

OTHER INFORMATION

Planning and implementation of a course must take its starting point in the wording of the syllabus. The course evaluation included in each course must therefore take up the question how well the course agrees with the syllabus. The course is carried out in such a way that both men´s and women´s experience and knowledge is made visible and developed.

The Prehistoric and Medieval Eras in the Nordic Region Prehistoric and Medieval Eras in the Nordic Region   Department responsible for the course or equivalent: ISAK - Department of Society and Culture             Registrar No: 2009-00139   Course Code: 766A01           Exam codes: see Local Computer System       Subject/Subject Area : History - HIA                       Level   Education level     Subject Area Code   Field of Education   A1X   Advanced level     HIA   HU   The syllabus was approved by the Board of Faculty of Arts and Science 2009-11-20