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Nature & Nation: An Environmental History of Norway Since 1850

Nature & Nation: An Environmental History of Norway Since 1850

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Description

Nature & Nation is an environmental history of Norway since 1850. Through five thematic modules, you will learn about the history of modern Norway seen through the lens of environmental interactions and concerns. The course will explore themes such as ideas of nature, the rise of sustainability discourse, resources production, formation of national identity, and coping with changing climates. Drawing on a wide range of resources from historical sources, art and visual culture, and fieldwork, the course allows you to engage with cutting-edge environmental history theoretical and methodological approaches while remaining accessible even if you have not previously studied history.

The Team

FJ
Finn Arne Jørgensen
Teacher
0 learners
Study format
Online
Application period
1 July – 1 September 2025
Study period
6 October – 12 December 2025
Credits
5 ECTS
Hosting university
University of Stavanger
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Learning outcomes

Knowledge about environmental history as a research field

The student has knowledge about central debates and perspectives in environmental history as a research field.

ESCO SKILLS

Demonstrate willingness to learnSearch for information online

Understand historical interactions between people and their environments

The student can find, evaluate, apply insights from environmental history to gain an increased understanding of the history of Norway from 1850.

ESCO SKILLS

Think creativelyThink holisticallyCreate new conceptsBrainstorm ideasEvaluate data, information and digital content

Plan, develop and present historical research

The student can plan and complete compulsory activities on time and develop ideas independently, participate in online discussions with others about historical topics, and present research in written form.

ESCO SKILLS

Listening and asking questionsSelf-management skills and competencesExercise self-reflectionPlanBody languageCommunicate using non-verbal languageDigital competencies

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Information

Nature & Nation is an environmental history of Norway since 1850. Through five thematic modules, students will learn about the history of modern Norway seen through the lens of environmental interactions and concerns. The course will explore themes such as ideas of nature, the rise of sustainability discourse, resources production, formation of national identity, and coping with changing climates.

Drawing on a wide range of resources from historical sources, art and visual culture, and fieldwork, the course allows students to engage with cutting-edge environmental history theoretical and methodological approaches while remaining accessible for students who have not previously studied history.

This course would be valuable for students who are interested in Norway as a place and who want to know more about how environments are shaped by both the local and the global.

Hosting university

University of Stavanger

University of Stavanger