After completing the thematic courses, the student acknowledges the multidimensional nature of the field of historical studies. The student will also be able to analyze historical phenomena and their interconnections.

The aim of the course is to examine, how ideas of identity are created, reinforced and modified in European history. This question will be studied from different viewpoints and time periods. The focus will be on the questions of language, politics and religion. These questions will be examined in different time periods and topics. Students will learn to use key concepts concerning European identity in history. Course takes place in web-based international and local study groups.

Prerequisites:

Students are required to have access to the Internet and possess elementary computer skills. They must be able to communicate in English, in writing.

Mode of teaching:

The course will be conducted in the Internet-based learning platform Moodle (Uni. of Turku) and in local study groups. The course will be organised at both local and international levels so that there will be mixed groups.
Assignments and presentations: Workshops, on-line forum discussions, analyses of primary-source material and course readings.

Registration for the course start on December 3. 2018 and ends on January 21. 2019.

Registration for the course start on December 3. 2018 and ends on January 21. 2019.