The Great Divergence. Why Some Countries Prosper and Others Don't (2026/2027: Periode 1)

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Cursusdoel

Learning outcomes: after completing the course, you will have:
  • knowledge and understanding of historical developments related to the course topic;
  • knowledge of the historiography within the course topic;
  • familiarity with the diverse ways in which historical knowledge of the course topic can be relevant to their own job market prospects;
  • a skills set enabling them to think, act and communicate at an academic level and in line with academic standards of conduct ('academic integrity').
  • a broad introduction to classic texts in the field of Economic and Social History.
Learning objectives and skills: after completing the course, you will be able to:
  • explore a broad historical or historiographical topic in depth;
  • critically evaluate different interpretations and formulate their own viewpoint;
  • present a well-formulated discourse analysis both orally and in writing;
  • collaborate with fellow students on a group presentation;
  • connect historical knowledge of the course topic to modern-day social and political issues.

Vakinhoudelijk

This is the first course of Specialisation 4: Challenges of Modern Society (Track History).

Why are few countries rich and many poor? How can we explain big differences in wealth even within countries? If the turbulent development of countries like China and India is any measure to go by, we are likely to see major changes in the future. To understand how such economic transformations work, and what their effects might be, this course looks to the historical record. Why did the Industrial Revolution take place in England and not in China? Why could other western countries easily catch up with England, while large parts of Asia, Africa, and South-America remained underdeveloped? Many theories and concepts have been developed to help answer these questions, ranging from the role of climate, culture or population, to the institutional approach that is currently fashionable. In this introductory course students will get an overview of these theories and concepts, and will learn how to use them to analyse the social, economic and political development of societies in different parts of the world from the Middle Ages to the present.

Aanvullende informatie

Werkvormen

Hoorcollege
Bijdrage

Students are expected to actively participate during meetings.

Voorbereiding

Students are expected to attend the meetings well-prepared.

Werkcollege

Toetsing

Digitale toets

Verplicht | Weging 100% | Minimum cijfer 5,5 | ECTS 7,5

In consultation with teacher

Groepspresentatie

Verplicht | Minimum cijfer 5,5

Ingangseisen en voorkennis

Ingangseisen

Je moet minimaal 45 punten voor categorie 1 (Bachelor Inleiding) hebben behaald

Voorkennis

Aanvulling voor TCS: waarvan TC2V16002 plus een van deze 3: GE1V21001, GE1V21003, GE2V19002

Voertalen

  • Engels

Cursusmomenten

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Thema's

Tentamens

Type Datum Tijd Locatie
Digitale toets donderdag 29 oktober 2026 13:30 - 16:30 EDUC GAMMA
Digitale toets (hertoets) donderdag 12 november 2026 13:30 - 16:30 D25 102

Verplicht materiaal

Er is geen informatie over de verplichte literatuur bekend


Aanbevolen materiaal

  • WNB

Coördinator

dr. A. Rijpma A.Rijpma@uu.nl

Docenten

dr. A. Rijpma A.Rijpma@uu.nl

Inschrijving

Deze cursus is open voor bijvakkers. Controleer wel of er aanvullende ingangseisen gelden.

Inschrijving
Van maandag 8 juni 2026 tot en met vrijdag 26 juni 2026

Na-inschrijving
Van maandag 17 augustus 2026 tot en met dinsdag 18 augustus 2026

Inschrijving niet geopend
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