Entry requirements

30 credits in history

Learning outcomes

A student who successfully completed the course will be able to

• describe some fundamental historical characteristics of the Swedish 17th century with emphasis on political, economic, social and cultural developments
• describe and contextualize the rise and fall of Sweden as a great power in Europe
• explain how different categories of people were affected by the political, economic and social processes of the 17th century

Content

The course concentrates on the long 17th century in Sweden – a period often referred to as the Great Power Era. The aim of the course is to provide an understanding of this period in Swedish history, including the most important structures and the main events and processes. The main narrative of the course is the rise and fall of Sweden as a great power in Europe, and the way this process affected Swedish society. This includes topics like warfare, diplomacy and state building, but it also sheds light on various cultural, economic and social developments in Sweden during the period. Additionally, Swedish 17th century history is placed in a wider European context.

Instruction

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

Assessment

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

Students who have missed a small number of mandatory assignments may complete them by the end of the term at the latest. If there are special reasons for doing so, an examiner may make an exception from the method of assessment indicated and allow a student to be assessed by another method. An example of special reasons might be a certificate regarding special pedagogical support from the University's disability coordinator.