751G34 · 15 credits · Basic level (G2F) · Historia
Sweden and the Swedes
Active · next start HT 2026
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HIST · 6 Mar 2026 · 13 students
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HIST · 82 students
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HIST Swedish History
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CUL1 Swedish Culture and Society
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About the course
Aim
After completion of the course the student should be able to:
- give a brief overview of the history of Sweden,
- discuss different aspects of contemporary Swedish society and Swedish culture,
- discuss and critically examine conceptions about Sweden and the Swedes.
Content
Swedish History
In this section of the course, an overview of the political, economic, religious, cultural, and social development in Sweden from premodern times until today is given.
Swedish Culture and Society
In this part of the course, various aspects of contemporary Swedish society are presented and analysed, such as traditions, education, gender, and popular culture. Sweden is compared with other countries and differences and similarities are discussed.
- Examiner
- Anna Friberg
- Main field of study
- Historia