The academic offer of the University of Cantabria is mostly taught in Spanish. For specific courses taught in English, please refer to the catalogue of
courses taught in English.
Building:
FACULTY OF HUMANITIES
Type of University:
Public center
Address:
AVENIDA DE LOS CASTROS 52 , 39005 SANTANDER
Date of ANECA Assessment Report:
1/1/1900
Discipline:
Arts and Humanities
Participating universities:
Universidad del País Vasco/Euskal Herriko Unibertsitatea
Universidad de Santiago de Compostela
Universidad de Granada
Universidad Complutense de Madrid
Universitat de València (Estudi General)
Universidad de Zaragoza
Universidad Autónoma de Madrid
Universidad Autónoma de Barcelona
Academic, scientific and professional interest justification
Information about the máster structure: Master's Degree in Contemporary History
Basic competences
Have and understand knowledge that can provide a base or opportunity to be original in the development and/or application of ideas, often in a research context
Students should know to apply their acquired knowledge and their ability in problem-solving in new or little-known environments within broader (or multidisciplinary) contexts related to their field of study
Students should be capable of integrating knowledge and facing up to the complexity of showing judgment from incomplete or limited information that includes reflections on the social and ethical responsibilities which are linked to the application of their knowledge and judgment
Students should know how to communicate their conclusions - and the knowledge and reasons sustaining them - to a specialised and non-specialised audience in a clear and unambiguous way
Students should have the learning skills that allow them to continue studying in a way that will be largely self-directed or independent
General competences
Acquire the perspectives of Social Sciences related to Contemporary History
Ability to use and generate scientific knowledge in the field of Contemporary History
Ability to analyse, synthesize and interpret the problems and processes of Contemporary History
Ability to communicate, orally and in writing, their knowledge and historical arguments to specialized and non-specialized audiences in a clear and orderly manner
Students have the skills that allow them to continue advancing in the knowledge of Contemporary History
Transversal competences
Acquire the ability to understand concepts and ideas and express them clearly, taking into account the gender perspective, within an inclusive, multicultural and multilingual context
Show professional integrity, committed to quality standards at work, demonstrating scientific honesty, and valuing individual and collective responsibility in achieving a sustainable future
Commitment to the responsible use of information sources, evidenced through respect for data protection, copyright and the reliable and critical use of them
Acquire the ability to develop critical thinking aimed at a deep understanding of complex situations
Specific competences
Demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of the different methodological approaches and historiographical trends related to the Contemporary Age
Be able to read, summarize or transcribe and analyze historical documents in a relevant way
Write historiographical essays or syntheses and research papers, using the language and rules of scientific communication
To achieve and master the knowledge and methods of Contemporary History that will allow students to continue their doctoral studies.
