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| SYLLABUS |
| Swedish Experiences: An Introduction to Swedish History and Culture as seen through the Landscape of Östergötland,
15 ECTS Credits |
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COURSE CATEGORY Single Subject Course
MAIN FIELD OF STUDY History - HIA
SUBJECT AREA
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COURSE CODE |
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751G24 |
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| AIM OF THE COURSE |
After completion of the course the student should be able to
- show basic knowledge of Sweden's ancient history, as seen through the eyes
of archaeology.
-demonstrate basic knowledge of Sweden's geography
- understand the significance of religion for the formation of Swedish society
- show basic knowledge of Sweden's history from the Late Middle Ages through the twentieth century. |
| CONTENTS |
The course is structured into four modules that will run four weeks. These modules are organized with both thematic and chronological elements:
- From the Distant Past - This module covers the period up to the Middle Ages.
- The Middle Ages and the Age of Greatness.
- The 18th and 19th Centuries. A new Sweden takes shape.
- The 20th century and beyond.
Each module deals with the history and culture of Sweden during the period, including archaeology, art, architecture and the development of the landscape, as well as history and history of religion. |
| TEACHING |
| The course is taught by experienced scholars and researchers from several academic disciplines. For each module there will be classroom lectures, plus one or more excursion(s) into the countryside with teachers as guides. It is incumbent upon the student to be prepared through reading in order to make the most of the excursions. The excursions will be compulsory and may include archaeological digs and remains, runestones, medieval churches (including the local cathedral), castles, 18th century factory town, etc. The excursions are designed to provide an in-depth picture of the period studied. The course includes searching for literature, reading, analyzing and reflecting on relevant literature and preparing the written papers. Language of instruction. English. |
| EXAMINATION |
Examination will be in the form of papers, one for each of the modules.
Students failing an exam covering either the entire course or part of the course two times are entitled to have a new examiner appointed for the reexamination.
Students who have passed an examination may not retake it in order to improve their grades. |
| ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS |
At least one semester of university studies and knowledge in English. For Swedish students, English B (passed) or equivalent is compulsory.
International students who do not have English as their first language must document their proficiency in English by submitting results from an internationally recognised test, e.g. TOEFL test (Test of English as a Foreign Language). Scores required: TOEFL score: at least 213/550. IELTS: at least overall score 6.0. |
| GRADING |
| The course is graded according to the ECTS grading scale A-F |
| CERTIFICATE |
| Course certificate is issued by the Faculty Board on request. The Department provides a special form which should be submitted to the Student Affairs Division. |
| COURSE LITERATURE |
| The course literature is decided upon by the department
in question. |
| OTHER INFORMATION |
Planning and implementation of a course must take its starting point in the wording of the syllabus. The course evaluation included in each course must therefore take up the question how well the course agrees with the syllabus.
The course is carried out in such a way that both men´s and women´s experience and knowledge is made visible and developed. |
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Swedish Experiences: An Introduction to Swedish History and Culture as seen through the Landscape of Östergötland
Swedish Experiences: An Introduction to Swedish History and Culture as seen through the Landscape of Östergötland |
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Department responsible
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the course or
equivalent:
ISAK - Department of Society and Culture |
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| Registrar No: 328/06-41 |
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Course Code: 751G24 |
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Exam codes: see Local Computer System |
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| Subject/Subject Area : History - HIA |
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Education level |
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Field of Education |
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Basic level |
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HIA |
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HU |
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The syllabus was approved by the Board of Faculty of Arts and Science 2008-11-12
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