HISA1008 Nature and the Environment (5 cr)

On completion of the studies students will

• comprehend the changing relation between humans and the natural world in various historical contexts and from differing perspectives
• be aware of the options of history research to learn more about the course of the relation between humans and the natural world
• understand environmentally conscious thinking and actions in relation to the long term
• acknowledge national parks as a part of the global environment
• comprehend the reciprocal relationship pertaining between the environment/forests and humankind
• be able to compare the histories of forestry in the countries of northern Europe mindful of the developing environmental awareness 

On completion of the studies through contact teaching students will also have

• acquired experience of groupwork and improved their interactive skills
• enhanced their oral interactive skills and negotiation skills
• acquired skills for operating in new situations

On completion of the studies through examinations on set books students will also have

• enhanced their problem-solving skills
• improved their written skills and argumentation skills
• acquired skills in the analysis of information and the ability to comprehend extensive entities

On completion of the studies by writing essays students will morever have

• learned more about information seeking and writing scientific text
• enhanced their written communication and argumentation skills
• acquired experience of project skills by planning their own actions and use of time

To complete the studies using set books students will select works from the following list in such a way as to acquire 5 points. Choice of books for essays to be agreed in advance with the teacher in charge.