Entry requirements

180 credits, including 90 credits in the humanities or social sciences. Proficiency in English equivalent to the Swedish upper secondary course English 6.

Learning outcomes

In terms of knowledge and understanding, the student will upon completing the course be able to:

• account for key events and developments in historical and contemporary Swedish-American relations;
• show a thorough understanding of the current scholarship in the field.

In terms of competence and skills, the student will upon completing the course be able to:

• critically and systematically apply theoretical knowledge to understand historical and contemporary Swedish-American relations;
• plan, execute, and present minor research tasks.

In terms of judgement and approach, the student will upon completing the course be able to:

• in writing and orally critically relate to and discuss different theoretical perspectives and approaches presented in the course literature;
• review, evaluate, and analyze historical and contemporary examples of Swedish-American relations.

Content

The course gives both academic and practical perspectives on Swedish-American relations. It focuses on the development and nature of contacts between Sweden and the area that today constitutes the United States from about the year 1000 to the present time. Applying interdisciplinary perspectives, the course addresses social, political, economic, and cultural dimensions of the movement of people and ideas. Contemporary practices in, for example, the cultural heritage sector, the foreign service, business, and the media are discussed.

Instruction

Teaching is done through lectures and seminars. Teaching via web-based tools and platforms may occur. Active participation in course seminars, lectures, and potential study visits and digital activities is mandatory. In cases of absence students will be given the opportunity to complete an extra assignment within the framework of the course period. English is the language of instruction.

Assessment

Examination is conducted through oral and written assignments and by continuous assessment. Grades used are Fail, Pass, or Pass with Distinction.

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.

Students who do not achieve a passing grade on the regular examination will have another opportunity to take the examination within a reasonable period of time after the regular examination.

Students who fail a certain examination twice have the right upon request, following consultation with the head of department, to have another examiner appointed.

Other regulations

If the syllabus or course reading has been changed, students have a right to be examined under the original syllabus and course reading on three occasions during the following three semester. Normally this right then expires. Otherwise there are no limitations on the number of examination opportunities.

Transitional provisions

For transitional regulations in the case of changes in the syllabus, please contact the student adviser.