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HIS-1111 Arctic Norway - Aspects of history - 10 ECTS

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Type of course

The subject may be taken as a singular course.

Admission requirements

Higher Education Entrance Qualification (generell studiekompetanse) or prior learning and work experience (realkompetanse).

Admission code: 9199 (Nordic applicants).

Course overlap

If you pass the examination in this course, you will get an reduction in credits (as stated below), if you previously have passed the following courses:

HIS-1001 The Making of Europe - from year 1000 to 1500 1 ects
HIS-1002 Merchant capitalism, state power and revolutions 1500-1850 1 ects
HIS-1003 Nationalism, imperialism and globalization 1850-2000 1 ects
HIS-1005 North Norway between Tradition and Modernization 1870-2000 2 ects
HIS-1201 Norway and the world before 1750 3 ects
HIS-1202 Norway and the world after 1750 3 ects

Course content

The course offers an introduction to the history of Northern Norway, spanning from early times to the present day. It places special emphasis on the history of the indigenous Sami population and explores historical topics that distinguish the region in both national and international contexts. The course provides insights into how Northern Norway has been influenced by national policies, international diplomacy, and global trends. It examines how local religious and social movements connected with larger processes such as colonisation, industrialisation, and the development of the welfare state. Additionally, the course explores how proximity to Russia and the Soviet Union has impacted the region, as well as how the geopolitical scramble for the Arctic has influenced and continues to influence the area today.

Objectives of the course

The student has the following learning outcomes:

Knowledge

The student:

  • has basic knowledge of the historical development in Northern Norway from early times to present day
  • is familiar with how national and international contexts have affected this development
  • has insight into the major historical problems discussed in the historical research on the region

Skills

The student:

  • can read analytically historical texts
  • is able to interpret critically historical questions
  • can use historical evidence in academic arguments

Language of instruction and examination

Language of instruction and examination is English. Language of examination is English or Norwegian.

Teaching methods

The course consists of lectures and seminars.

Information to incoming exchange students

This course is available for inbound exchange students. There are no academic prerequisites to add this module in your Learning Agreement.

Do you have questions about this course? Please check the following website to contact the course coordinator for exchange students at the faculty: https://en.uit.no/education/art?p_document_id=510412

Recommended reading/syllabus

Pensumliste for HIS-1111 Arctic Norway and the Barents Region - Aspects of history- HØST 2025

Examination

Examination: Date: Duration: Grade scale:
School exam 19.11.2025 09:00
 4 Hours Passed / Not Passed

Coursework requirements:

To take an examination, the student must have passed the following coursework requirements:
Multiple choice test 1 Approved – not approved
Multiple choice test 2 Approved – not approved
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Re-sit examination

A resit exam is arranged for students who have not passed the last ordinary exam in this course.
  • About the course
  • Campus: Tromsø |
  • ECTS: 10
  • Course code: HIS-1111
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