Course

Overview

The course provides you with an overview of the history of knowledge and its central theories and methods. You will work with cultural history as an analytical tool and deepen your understanding of knowledge-historical themes. During the course, you will further develop the concept of knowledge and use knowledge-historical perspectives to analyse and problematise the concept of knowledge in society.

Teaching and learning

Teaching consists of seminars with elements of lectures and group work. You will read advanced course literature independently. You are expected to write texts and participate in a project where relevant course concepts are applied to a chosen case study.

The course is open to students from various academic backgrounds and does not require previous studies in Holocaust studies. The formal entry requirements are at least 90 credits at undergraduate level in History, History of Ideas and Sciences or another historically oriented subject. The course can be taken as an independent advanced-level course or as part of the Master’s Programme in Historical Studies.

Students in the Master’s Programme in Historical Studies and exchange students have priority for admission.

All teaching is in English.

After the course

The course can be included in a general bachelor’s or master’s degree (one year or two). Historical studies provide you with highly sought-after skills: you will learn to analyse and compile information, think critically and communicate clearly. You will also gain tools to interpret different cultures across time and space. This competence is valuable in areas such as cultural administration, public opinion work, adult education, investigative work, public administration and the media.