Entry requirements

Knowledge of English; the course is not available for regular Swedish-speaking students. To have completed at least one of the following two courses: Sweden's Economic and Social Development in the19th and 20th Centuries and/or Economic Transformation in the Nordic Countries other than Sweden since 1800.

Aims

The aim of the course is to train the student in basic research work, scientific writing, the application of suitable research methods, critical evaluation of sources and in a seminar to defend her/his study. This is a limited independent research task with a duration of approximately 8 to 10 weeks. This work ends up with a scientific report of 30 - 40 pages of typed text. Professional supervision is continuously given. The basic task is to solve a well defined delimited research problem within a wider economic historic context by applying well established scientific methods and, when applicable, to make use of theoretical frameworks.

Instruction

Professional guidance is continuously given and the work is closely followed by the supervisor.

Assessment

Research paper.