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International History ( efterår 2008 - 10 ECTS )

Rammer for udbud

• Uddannelsessprog: engelsk
• Niveau: Kandidat
• Semester/kvarter: 1 semester
• Timer per uge: 3 timer
• Deltagerbegrænsning: 50 max.
• Undervisningssted: Århus
• Hovedområde: Det Humanistiske Fakultet
• Udbud ID: 10861

Formål

In the final evaluation it will be taken into account to what extent the student:

• is able to use key terminology, concepts, theories, and methodology used in international history;
• exhibits an understanding of how historical dynamics define and explain the complexities of globalisation;
• is able to apply a global perspective to knowledge about the historical roots of current issues in his or her work;
• demonstrates an ability to effectively use knowledge about historical roots of current issues in his or her work.

Indhold

International History

The objective of the course is for the students to learn how memories and understandings of history inform many current international political, economic and business decision-making processes and negotiations. During the cause of the course the student should to identify the historical dimensions of the complexities of globalization in the relationship between nation-states, regions, supranational global networks, businesses, and international corporations and organizations. An introduction to various perspectives on what constitutes history and the centres and margins of the world should sensitize the students to the diversity within the history of the global community. In order to illustrate the process of globalization, three to five key topics will be traced through distinct periods since 1900. The course aims to sharpen student awareness of the dynamics of change in the organization and the development of international relations and businesses.

Faglige forudsætninger

Ingen

Underviser

Hagen Schultz-Forberg

Undervisnings- og arbejdsform

Instructions will typically involve lectures, student presentations, group work, and class discussions in a combination that exposes the students to advantages of different learning styles. During the semester all students will also be expected to meet for individual consultations.

Litteratur

Kompendium

Studieordning og bedømmelse

Kandidatuddannelsen i internationale studier

• Bunden hj.opg.ind., bedømt efter 7-skala med intern censur

Bunden skriftlig prøve.