HISA1001 Intellectual and Conceptual history, Political Culture (5 cr)

On completion of the studies students will

• be conversant with the main methodological principles of intellectual and conceptual history research
• have become acquainted with various trends in the research of the history of political cultures
• delved more deeply into the ideological trends of some era (for example the Enlightenment, nationalism, liberalism, socialism, conservatism, fascism, democracy)

On completion of the studies through contact teaching students will also have

• acquired experience of groupwork and improved their interactive skills
• enhanced their oral interactive skills and negotiation skills
• acquired skills for operating in new situations

On completion of the studies through examinations on set books students will also have

• enhanced their problem-solving skills
• improved their written skills and argumentation skills
• acquired skills in the analysis of information and the ability to comprehend extensive entities

On completion of the studies by writing essays students will morever have

• learned more about information seeking and writing scientific text
• enhanced their written communication and argumentation skills
• acquired experience of project skills by planning their own actions and use of time

Active participation in teaching and written assignments or lecture exam. Completion by independent study – essay or book exam. Active participation in the study group and written assignments.

To complete the studies using set books students will select works from the following list in such a way as to acquire 5 points. Choice of books for essays to be agreed in advance with the teacher in charge.