The course explores and explains the historical processes of rapid industrialisation and socio-economic modernisation in Pacific Asia. First, fundamental factors and forces behind the rise of Asia’s first industrial nation, Japan, are analysed. Japan is also contrasted against the early failures of modernisation in Imperial China. Secondly, explanations are provided for the emergence of Taiwan, The course explores and explains the historical processes of rapid industrialisation and socio-economic modernisation in Pacific Asia. First, fundamental factors and forces behind the rise of Asia’s first industrial nation, Japan, are analysed. Japan is also contrasted against the early failures of modernisation in Imperial China. Secondly, explanations are provided for the emergence of Taiwan,

Kursen ger en översikt över den ekonomiska utvecklingen i världen och lyfter särskilt fram betydelsen av befolkningsförändringar, teknologisk och institutionell utveckling för att förklara ekonomiers långsiktiga utvecklingsmönster. Återkommande teman är vidare geografiska, ekologiska och klimatmässiga förutsättningar, energianvändning, arbetsdelning mellan land och stad, genusrelationer, handelsu

The course is made up of three sub-courses relating to different themes. In the first sub-course you are introduced to the subject of Economic History. The main issues are the agricultural transformation, international market integration, and international movement of labour, goods, and capital. In the second sub-course you will explore the long-term trends in income distribution within and betweeThe course is made up of three sub-courses relating to different themes. In the first sub-course you are introduced to the subject of Economic History. The main issues are the agricultural transformation, international market integration, and international movement of labour, goods, and capital. In the second sub-course you will explore the long-term trends in income distribution within and betwee

A long-term institutional, structural and comparative perspective is applied throughout the course. Starting with medieval financial and monetary arrangements we study changes of financial systems until today with a specific focus on a) successful financial systems, and b) financial and economic crises. But the objective of the course is deeper than that, it is designed to give a theoretical foundA long-term institutional, structural and comparative perspective is applied throughout the course. Starting with medieval financial and monetary arrangements we study changes of financial systems until today with a specific focus on a) successful financial systems, and b) financial and economic crises. But the objective of the course is deeper than that, it is designed to give a theoretical found

Over the last decades, global growth dynamics have shifted towards the economies of the non-Western world. The world is no longer divided between the West and the Rest. Nor is the Rest to the same extent marked by stagnation. In the course, growth dynamics of the developing world during the last decades are explored in a comparative and historical perspective. The question of why some developing eOver the last decades, global growth dynamics have shifted towards the economies of the non-Western world. The world is no longer divided between the West and the Rest. Nor is the Rest to the same extent marked by stagnation. In the course, growth dynamics of the developing world during the last decades are explored in a comparative and historical perspective. The question of why some developing e

The course examines the impact of demographic change on the social and economic fabric of society, with a focus on issues of importance to today's policymakers. The impact of population aging will be examined in detail, as will the possible benefits / pitfalls of migration as a potential solution to population aging. The course will also examine the impacts of demographic change on individuals, th

This course explores and explains the processes of rapid industrialisation and socio-economic modernisation in China and the Asia Pacific drawing on a historically –comparative institutional approach. Fundamental factors and forces behind the economic transformation are analysed against the background of leading theories of economic development and social change. The course is divided into two parThis course explores and explains the processes of rapid industrialisation and socio-economic modernisation in China and the Asia Pacific drawing on a historically –comparative institutional approach. Fundamental factors and forces behind the economic transformation are analysed against the background of leading theories of economic development and social change. The course is divided into two par

The content of the course is delimited of both teaching and literature. Historical evidence suggests that the quality and efficiency of a country’s institutions, such as law enforcement, property rights, and civil rights, are significant elements of its economic and development performance. Furthermore, the extent of inequality in a society is highly related to the quality of institutions and therThe content of the course is delimited of both teaching and literature. Historical evidence suggests that the quality and efficiency of a country’s institutions, such as law enforcement, property rights, and civil rights, are significant elements of its economic and development performance. Furthermore, the extent of inequality in a society is highly related to the quality of institutions and ther

Ekonomer och ekonom-historiker är alltmer uppmärksamma på att ekonomisk tillväxt är en komplex process som ofta kännetecknas av spårbundenhet. Det finns också ett ökat intresse för skillnader i institutionella miljöer och dessas konsekvenser, såsom skillnader i ekonomiskt beteende och ekonomiska resultat. Kursen speglar dessa samband genom att fokusera på ekonomisk utveckling på lång sikt och på vEconomists and economic historians are increasingly aware that the process of economic growth is complex and often characterized by path dependency. There is also increasing attention for variation in institutional settings and their consequences, like differences in economic behaviour and economic outcomes. This course reflects these developments by focusing on economic evolution in the long run

Att studera engelska på universitetet är alltså en bra idé, oavsett om man vill ta en examen med engelska som huvudämne eller om man bara vill komplettera en annan utbildning med en termin engelska. En grundkurs på universitetet är den första kurs du kan läsa på universitetsnivå, men eftersom den förutsätter att du har läst engelska på gymnasiet, förstår du att den är betydligt mer avancerad och kStudying English at university level is therefore a good idea, whether you want to take a BA in English or just want to add a semester of English to your other studies. English level 1 is the first and most basic English course at university level. However, since English B/English 6 from Gymnasieskolan is a requirement, you can understand that the level is considerably higher than that at Gym

Du som har läst engelska i den svenska skolan har en bra grund, men universitetsstudier i engelska kan ta dig ytterligare steg på vägen. I denna kurs får du lära dig mer om skillnaderna mellan engelska och svenska, så att du sedan kan undvika att göra de fel som personer med svensk språkbakgrund ofta gör. Du blir dessutom bättre på att förklara och motivera för andra vad som är korrekt och passandThis is an Internet-based course that teaches you more about general grammar, English grammar, and the grammatical differences between Swedish and English. Because of the fact that differences between Swedish and English play such a big role in this course, Swedish is a formal requirement, and the course is not an option for most exchange students. The only exception is exchange students with nati

  Som framgår av kursplanen, finns det en hel del frihet när det gäller det exakta innehållet I denna kurs. Läs kursplanen och kontakta sedan engelskas studierektor angående ditt personliga kursupplägg. Efter kursen Efter kursen blir du behörig till KPU i engelska även i de fall då 120hp engelska krävs.  As you can see in the syllabus, the exact contents of this course may differ from student to student, since most of the modules are elective. Please get in touch with the director of studies to discuss your courses/modules. After the course After finishing this course you will be eligible for KPU (Kompletterande Pedagogisk Utbildning) also in those cases where having 120 credits of English

Att studera engelska på universitetet är alltså en bra idé, oavsett om man vill ta en examen med engelska som huvudämne eller om man bara vill komplettera en annan utbildning med ett antal kurser i ämnet engelska. En grundkurs på universitetet är den första kurs du kan läsa på universitetsnivå, men eftersom den förutsätter att du har läst engelska på gymnasiet, förstår du att den är betydligt mer English level 1 is the first and most basic English course at university level. However, since English B/English 6 from Gymnasieskolan is a requirement, you can understand that the level is considerably higher than that at Gymnasieskolan, so we expect all students to be well prepared, highly motivated, and ready to work hard. The main focus of the course is on increasing proficiency and communica

Att studera engelska på universitetet är alltså en bra idé, oavsett om man vill ta en examen med engelska som huvudämne eller om man bara vill komplettera en annan utbildning med en termin engelska. Detta är en kurs på halvfart, vilket innebär att du läser 15hp per termin. Detta kan vara lämpligt om du vill kunna läsa en annan kurs samtidigt, om du jobbar mycket, eller om du av någon annan anledniStudying English at university level is therefore a good idea , whether you want to take a BA in English or just want to add a semester of English to your other studies. This is a half-time course (15 credits per semester). Half-time studies can be perfect if you want to take other courses at the same time, if you work a lot, or if you feel that full-time studies is just not for you. This course a

Denna kurs (ENGK70) läses inom kandidatprogrammet i engelska (termin 6). Den utlyses normalt inte som fristående kurs så den kan inte sökas av personer som inte är antagna till kandidatprogrammet.  This course (ENGK70) is part of the BA Programme in English Studies (term 6). It is normally not offered as a free-standing course.

The purpose of this Master’s/PhD course is to acquaint you with the major ideas in Cognitive Linguistics. The course provides a focused and comprehensive postgraduate-level introduction to the framework and gives you the tools to carry out original research on an aspect of linguistics that interests you. Cognitive Linguistics is an innovative framework that has dominated functional linguistic theoThe purpose of this Master’s/PhD course is to acquaint you with the major ideas in Cognitive Linguistics. The course provides a focused and comprehensive postgraduate-level introduction to the framework and gives you the tools to carry out original research on an aspect of linguistics that interests you. Cognitive Linguistics is an innovative framework that has dominated functional linguistic theo

Du får en översikt över den historiska utvecklingen inom styrning och ledning av offentliga och icke vinstdrivande organisationer i Skandinavien. Kursen belyser och analyserar också dessa organisationers förutsättningar, karakteristik och utmaningar i Skandinavien. Vidare presenteras utvecklingen av public management, hur den har tillämpats under de senaste decennierna samt den kritik som lyfts frYou will get an overview of the historical development of governance and management of public and non-profit organisations in Scandinavia. The course also highlights and analyses the conditions, characteristics and challenges of these organisations in Scandinavia. Furthermore, the course presents the development of public management, how it has been applied in recent decades and the criticisms tha

Perspektiven som används i denna breddningskurs i marknadsföring är högaktuella i såväl teori som praktik och har ett strategiskt ledningsperspektiv där hela organisationens förutsättningar måste beaktas. Kursen ger såväl teoretisk kunskap om aktuella forskningsfrågor inom marknadsföring som praktiska kunskaper i implementering av marknadsföringsstrategier. Studenterna utvecklar genom kurPerspektiven som används i denna breddningskurs i marknadsföring är högaktuella i såväl teori som praktik och har ett strategiskt ledningsperspektiv där hela organisationens förutsättningar måste beaktas. Kursen ger såväl teoretisk kunskap om aktuella forskningsfrågor inom marknadsföring som praktiska kunskaper i implementering av marknadsföringsstrategier. Studenterna utvecklar genom kur

Hur har europeisk historia och kultur skildrats i film och TV? Frågan ställs och besvaras i kursen, som tar upp såväl historieskildringar och litterära adaptioner som konstnärligt experimenterande former. Kursen ger utrymme för studiet av både storskaliga produktioner och lågbudgetalternativ; här återfinns dokumentärer sida vid sida med resor i fantasin, men alltid med de europeiska geopolitiska oHow has European history and culture been depicted in film and television? This course explores such questions through a focus on the adaptation of literary works and historical events into captivating screen narratives. A variety of forms and genres – ranging from documentaries to large-scale epics – are analysed and discussed within the context of European geopolitical and cultural conditions.