Study programme code
AIAJB.HT
Study programme administrator
Kristo Nurmis
MER study programme code
3040
School / college
HT - School of Humanities
Study programme title in Est.
Ajalugu
study programme title in Engl.
History
Language of instruction
Estonian
Study level
Bachelor's studies
Study domain
Arts and Humanities
Study programme group
humanities
Study programme subgroup
History and archaeology
Nominal study period (in semesters)
6
Access conditions
Secondary School Leaving Certificate, Certificate of Vocational Secondary Education or a corresponding qualification giving access to higher education.
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Admission is based on the results of national exams and the vocational aptitude exam. Degrees conferred
humanitaarteaduse bakalaureus
Study programme aims and objectives
- Create opportunities for broader humanitarian education in history (including art history and archeology);
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- Establish conditions for continuing studies at Master's level in history, art history and archeology, as well as in teacher learning master's degree level ( high school history and civics teacher profession);
- Support the development of the understanding of specific knowledge for working in position where understanding of social processes is required. Learning outcomes of the study programme
- has acquired the primary knowledge to be able to work as a Historian show more...
- can define and describe the main stages of human development and has mastered basic historical terminology; distinguish between ideological and scientific knowledge
- can develop interdisciplinary possibilities for a broader understanding of the past
- is able to identify the basic features of the development of historical sciences
- is able to identify the challenges related to historical sciences and select appropriate methods to meet and overcome them
- can operate using the possibilities offered by modern information technology to receive and communicate historical sciences related information
- can critically evaluate the challenges related to the free flow of information (superficial knowledge, danger of plagiarism, etc)
- can demonstrate primary skills and competence in teamwork
- uses acquired knowledge with tolerance, actively and conceptually, protecting and propagating the principles of diversity in social opinions and preferences
- is able to use the acquired knowledge in professional life (as a historian, an archivist, an archaeologist or art historian) and is prepared to develop both at Master´s level and in lifelong learning Graduation requirements
In order to graduate, the student shall complete the study programme in the given volume, show more...
which includes passing all compulsory courses and compiling and defending the Bachelor’s thesis or passing the Bachelor’s examination. Students who have not graduated from upper secondary schools where Estonian is the language of instruction, or who have graduated from schools where Estonian is only partly the language of instruction, are required to have Estonian language proficiency at C1 level.
Study programme version structure:
Module type
total ECTS credits
University-Wide Courses
18.0
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MAIN SPECIALITY: History
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MINOR FIELD OF STUDY MODULE: Civics
Aims
To support the development of the future teacher to teach the necessary knowledge, skills, competencies and attitudes at the basic school and gymnasium level.
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To support willingness of the future teacher for continuous professional development. Learning outcomes
The student:
- has the necessary knowledge and skills for the exploratory teaching of civics, show more...
using ITC; Can design learning processes and a learning environment that supports pupil’s development and learning;
- the student is ready to follow the professional and ethical requirements, is aware of the ethical, capabilities and limitations aspects of his/her role in society and respects different views and values;
- is ready to cooperate with various partners in the education system and beyond (eg NGOs, governmental institutions, etc.) to support teaching of Civics, and is willing to participate actively in civil society;
- analyses his/her own professional activities, planning future development and training. Compulsory courses:
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approximate amount of contact lessons
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Teaching semester
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MINOR FIELD OF STUDY MODULE: Cultural and Enviromental History
Aims
To provide opportunities to develop the understanding of history in connection of the areas of power and everyday life. show more...
To provide examples of the possibilities of different historical disciplines (including ethnography, archaeology, art history) to research human activities and society. To enhance the development of understanding of the factors that influence history, including communication, migration, development of technology and climatic factors. To provide opportunities to develop multi-dimensional understanding of history by bringing in factors of natural environment, artistically (man-made) developed and world perceptions via sensory media. Learning outcomes
The student will understand the role of power mechanisms and the role of global events in moulding historical processes and is able to perceive individuals inside these processes. show more...
Orientates in the different approaches of different history subject areas and understands the principles of using sources. Is able to understand the mechanisms of global processes in development of past and contemporary society. Is able to recognize the role and influence of different environments on people. Compulsory courses:
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approximate amount of contact lessons
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MINOR FIELD OF STUDY MODULE: Digital humanities
Aims
Provide the students an opportunity to gain the theoretical, show more...
technical and analytical knowledge and skills in the field of digital humanities. Learning outcomes
A student having accomplished the module will have a systematic overview of the terminology, show more...
treatments, development trends, research methods and discussion topics of the digital humanities. Compulsory courses:
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MINOR FIELD OF STUDY MODULE: History
Aims
To provide opportunities to gain core knowledge on the development of European history based on written, show more...
visual and material sources. To provide opportunities for understanding Estonian history in the wider regional context with special stress on the countries that have had a deep influence on local development. To provide pre-requisites for being able to teach history up to the end of 9th grade. Learning outcomes
Knows the main periods of European historical development and is able to perceive the development of human society though the reasons for certain developments. show more...
Is able to define the specific characteristics of different periods and compare them based on different sources. Is mastering the basic facts and is able to use it. When having completed the module the student will have a core knowledge of Estonian history from the Viking age up to contemporary times. Is able to orientate in the history of the neighbouring countries, especially during periods important for Estonian history. Is able to perceive Estonian history in the context of the European and Baltic Sea region. Has the ability to teach history up to the end of 9th grade. Compulsory courses:
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