Themes in Middle Eastern History

Undergraduate course

ECTS credits
15
Teaching semesters
Autumn, Spring
Course code
HIM105
Number of semesters
1
Teaching language
The course is normally taught in Norwegian.

Course description

Objectives and Content

This course provides students with deep familiarity and understanding of one of more topics in Middle Eastern History. The exact topic, which may change from semester to semester, will focus on a thematically and chronologically specific area or period and will include historical theories and methods.

For the spring semester 2025, the course will be taught in English.

Click here to read more about the theme offered this semester.

Learning Outcomes

At the end of the course, the student should have obtained the following learning outcomes:

Knowledge

The student

¿ has deeper historical insight through the study of a thematically and chronologically specific area or period

¿ has familiarity with the central methods and questions relevant for historical research

Skills

The student

¿ has the ability to independently discuss historical debates and questions related to the theme of the course and is able to draw her or his own conclusion based on this

General competence

The student

¿ demonstrates ability for critical thinking and the problematization of themes, theories, and methods

¿ has experience with the analysis of complex phenomena and is able to convey historical insights

ECTS Credits

15 ECTS

Level of Study

Bachelor

Semester of Instruction

Autumn. The course is also offered in the spring semester, if resources allow.

Teaching usually takes place in the second half of the semester (teaching block autumn/spring 2).

The course is not offered every autumn, but alternates with the courses within the history of the Middle East (HIM103, HIM104).

For the spring semester 2025, the course is offered in the first half of the semester (teaching block spring 1).

Place of Instruction

Bergen
Required Previous Knowledge
None
Recommended Previous Knowledge

Good command of English.

It is recommended, but not required, that students have completed HIM101 Survey of Middle Eastern History, or equivalent.

Credit Reduction due to Course Overlap
Due to course overlap, students cannot receive credits for HIM105 in combination with HIM201 (15 ECTS).
Access to the Course
The course is open to students at the University of Bergen, based on general admission requirements.
Teaching and learning methods
This class is based on lectures, seminar discussions, and active student participation (about 25 hours in total).
Compulsory Assignments and Attendance
In order to sit for the final exam, students must submit and get approved a 1500-word essay. Approved obligatory assignments are valid for the teaching semester and the following semester.
Forms of Assessment
6-hour written exam up to 3000 words. In order to sit for the final exam, students must have their 1500- word essays approved. The exact topic for the course varies. If you do not take or fail the exam in the teaching semester, you can sit for the exam in the first following semester in the topic that was taught in the previous semester. If you want to take the exam again after this, you must follow the teaching again and take the exam in the topic you last followed the teaching in.
Grading Scale
The grading system has a descending scale from A to E for passes and F for fail.
Assessment Semester
Autumn. See the section of forms of assessment. The exam in HIM105 is also offered in spring semesters with teaching.
Reading List
The reading list is submitted by July 1th for the Autumn semester and by December 1th for the Spring semester. The curriculum will consist of c. 1400 pages.
Course Evaluation
The course is evaluated regularly.
Examination Support Material
None.
Programme Committee
The programme committe is the course coordinator. The programme committee is responsible for the quality of the programme and all the courses in it.
Course Administrator
The Faculty of Humanities and the Department of Archeology, History, Cultural Studies and Religion administer this class.

Course description

Contact Information

studierettleiar@ahkr.uib.no Telephone: 555 82300

Exam information

Type of assessment
Written examination
Date
18.03.2025, 09:00
Duration
6 hours
Withdrawal deadline
04.03.2025
Examination system
Inspera
Digital exam
Location
Solheimsgt. 18 (Administrasjonsbygget) , SOL 3. etg.
Type of assessment
Take-home examination
Assignment handed out
18.03.2025, 09:00
Submission deadline
20.03.2025, 13:00
Withdrawal deadline
04.03.2025
Examination system
Inspera
Digital exam

Important information about exams

Department of Archaeology, History, Cultural Studies and Religion