Swedish History

Entry requirements

30 credits in history

Learning outcomes

A student who successfully completed the course will be able to

• describe some central characteristics of Swedish history from the Viking Era to the present day with regard to political, economic, social and cultural changes
• use elementary comparative method
• describe at least one aspect or phenomenon in Swedish history as well as describe and discuss similarities and differences as compared to an equivalent in another country's history
• describe differences in different national historiographies

Content

The aim of the course is to give foreign students an introductory overview of Swedish history as well as promote an understanding of differences in different national historiographies through a comparative approach. The course outlines in broad terms the history of Sweden from c. 550 to 2000, providing a closer look at a few specific issues of different periods. The participants practice comparative and analytical skills by studying one chosen aspect of Swedish history more in depth, comparing it to the history of another country.

Instruction

Instruction takes the form of lectures, seminars and excursions. The language of instruction is English.

Assessment

Students are assessed through the performance of written and oral assignments.