HISS2016 Early Modern Societies (5 cr)

Thorough grounding in the specific characteristics of early modern societies.

After completing the course, the student will:

• be aware of the different interpretations related to the subject
• recognise the approaches, theories, methods and source selections behind research results
• based on knowledge of diverse literature, be able to conduct an analytical academic debate on the subject both orally and in writing
• be familiar with the shared and specific characteristics of early modern societies
• understand the role of government, local communities and individuals, interaction and agency in the early modern period
• be able to place the history of the current Finnish territory in the history of the Kingdom of Sweden, Europe and the world
• understand the social and political meanings of religion and different ideologies, as well as the impact of secularisation and other social changes

After completing the course by book test, the student will also have

• acquired advanced problem-solving skills
• developed their academic communication and argumentation skills
• deepened their expertise and honed their skills in analysing data and visualising broad areas

After completing the course by essay, the student will also have

• acquired broader and more advanced information retrieval skills
• developed their academic communication and argumentation skills
• honed their expertise in analysing data and conceptualising broad issues
• developed their project management skills by designing their own activities and planning their time.