Nature & Nation: An Environmental History of Norway Since 1850
Nature & Nation: An Environmental History of Norway Since 1850
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.
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Learners
- Study period
- 6 October – 12 December 2025
- Study format
- Online
- Application period
- 1 July – 1 September 2025
- Credits
- 5 ECTS
- Hosting university
- University of Stavanger
- Topics
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Value and progress
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
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
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
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Hosting university
University of Stavanger
