HISTORY AND PHILOSOPHY – PROGRAMME SUBJECT IN PROGRAMMES FOR SPECIALIZATION IN GENERAL STUDIES (HIF1-01)

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elaborate on and discuss the meaning of modernization, and give examples of this from different parts of the world
elaborate on and discuss the situation of aboriginal cultures in relation to the conflict between tradition and modernity
explain what is meant by historical thinking, as opposed to historical knowledge, and why both of these are important for the development of historical awareness
reflect on what is meant by the notion that history makes people, and people make history
discuss the concepts Modernity and Postmodernism, and give an account of discussions of these concepts in historical and philosophical contexts
present key viewpoints in three short historical texts dealing with the problems people have with modernization, and discuss the differences and similarities

give an account of how scientific thought and method have expanded to more fields in modern times
elaborate on and discuss problems connected with the concepts truth and objectivity
give an account of the development of history as a science, and elaborate on and discuss problems associated with the pursuit of truth in historical research
explain the concept of paradigms and discuss the most important paradigm shifts in history
present main viewpoints in three short historic or philosophic texts about the importance of scientific discoveries and progress in modern times, and elaborate on and discuss the differences and similarities between the authors' approaches to this theme

give examples of problems and themes that have been the subject of human existence and religious awe and reflection in modern time, and express the characteristics of philosophic reflection through discussions
identify, elaborate on and discuss views of human life in different historical or philosophical texts
discuss events, changes and challenges from modern times that have brought about new ethical and existential questions
evaluate forms of historical identity in individuals and groups, and give examples of how different communities have formed, augmented and communicated historical identity
present main viewpoints in three short historical or philosophical texts about the search for existence and meaning in modern times, and elaborate on and discuss the differences and similarities in the approaches to this theme

discuss the relationship between economic development, ideologies and philosophy, and the development of technology, architecture and creative development of form and art
give an account of some central economic theories, and elaborate on and discuss examples from history as to how economic activity, development or problems have substantiated or challenged these theories
discuss how forms of expression and communication have influenced and been influenced by historical developments in modern times
identify, elaborate on and discuss views of society found in different historical texts from modern times
elaborate on and discuss how gender, ethnicity and social and religious affiliations have limited people’s activities and opportunities, and give examples from history as to how such limitations have been surmounted or altered
give an account of environmental problems from a historical perspective, and elaborate on and discuss the ethical dilemmas associated with this
give an account of philosophical ideas about the relationship between humans, animals and nature
elaborate on and discuss viewpoints in three short texts related to community, production and consumption in their own form of presentation

give an account of the development of democratic ideas and institutions in modern time, and elaborate on and discuss the challenges associated with realizing a State of Law and democratic ideals
explain the difference between a broad and narrow comprehension of ideologies, and assess how ideology functions in relation to thought, everyday life, political mobilization and governing a state
identify dichotomizing thought, and elaborate on and discuss how dichotomization characterizes ideologies and movements and can conflict with democratic ideals and scientific ways of thought
investigate and present political ideas and manners of workings within different mass movements, and explain their historical background and significance
give an account of how terror and non-violence have been used and justified as means in political battles, and discuss the ethical problems associated with such means
present, elaborate on and discuss viewpoints in three short texts dealing with ideology and thought, everyday life and politics

give an account of different views of history, and analyze their own and others' historical viewpoints
explain the concepts identity politics and the politics of change, and discuss how history has been used in cultural and political contexts
explain the concept historical awareness, and evaluate how an understanding of history and knowledge about the past can influence human choices
use historical methods to investigate problems and create a subject-related presentation of their work
elaborate on and discuss the possibilities and challenges inherent in the abundance of sources created by the information Society for history as a science and arena for experience

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