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In this course, we study how Christianity and Islam have historically influenced state power, and how they influence contemporary politics. We examine the challenges faced by religious minorities and why interreligious relations lead to…

The course focuses on the economic, political and cultural changes in gender regimes and conviviality in Europe. You will deepen your knowledge of theories and analysis on how gender, migration, sexuality and family have become central to…

The concepts of 'medium' and 'media' are problematised, as are combinations of so-called basic media forms (word, image and sound) in relation to different medial contexts and situations. Modern theory, as well as older texts and research,…

Audionarratology is the study of storytelling with a focus on sound. In this context, sound refers to everything from music and spoken language to voices, intonation and background noise. We analyse audio stories, such as documentaries and…

The course discusses the key issues and perspectives within the theory and methodology of visual studies and visual culture, and how they are related to approaches to knowledge and research methods within the humanities, and within science…

The course covers the historical development of central aspects of modern and contemporary visual culture, such as the emergence of the modern city, photography, digital culture, and processes of globalisation. These modern and…

Performance Studies - Western Art Music is a one-year full-time university course designed for those who want to refine their technical and artistic skills at an advanced level in Western art music. The course includes both individual…

Performance Studies – Jazz/Improvisation is a one year independent university course on advanced level for you who wish to refine your technical skills both through individual practice and ensemble playing…

Composition Studies – Western Art Music is a freestanding one year university course in composition on advanced level. You will also be studying instrumentation, electroacoustic music and other relevant subjects linked to composition…

Performance Studies - Historical Performance Practice for String Instruments is a one-year advanced level university course for those who want to refine their technical and artistic skills, and want to immerse themselves in stylistic…

Performance Studies - Folk and World Music is a one-year independent university course at advanced level for students who want to refine their performance skills both through individual practice and ensemble playing. Instrumental studies…

We will cover issues such as citizenship and representation in political institutions, changes in women’s participation in the labour force, sexuality and the social welfare state, masculinity studies as well as gender and social change…

The course gives a broad overview of the archaeology, history and art history of the material culture and of the written sources from the 8th to the 12th centuries. Different aspects of the political, social, cultural and religious…

The Roman Empire, although largely a product of warfare, lasted for half a millennium. In many ways it still survives, imbedded in present institutions, explicitly addressed in contemporary architecture and constantly reemerging in…

It introduces different groups that have made political religion known in recent decades. Furthermore, focus is placed on how people take up issues of democracy, the environment and equality because of religious conviction and on different…

Through this course you will gain a deeper understanding of the cultural and artistic expressions of Scandinavian societies. In this course, Scandinavia  refers to Sweden, Denmark, Norway and Finland. You will discuss influences from…

The course deals with Scandinavian design from the early 20th century to the present, placing it in historical and international contexts. We examine the emergence and development of a distinct 'Scandinavian style' and consider its…

The delicate art of eating has many implications for sustainability. Food production and consumption affects the climate, the natural environment and the landscape. Food also affects the sustainability of societies and its individuals…

The course provides an introduction to Swedish culture and daily life. It is based on field work in which an analysis is made of material collected through the practice of observation techniques. One of the themes studied is the…

The topics addressed include the transformation of the agricultural production system and the development of an infrastructure for transports, communications and power transmission. The significance of technical change for the…

During prehistory Europe changed and developed in several ways, especially in connection with the introduction of new technological and social complexes. This course consist of a number of thematic lectures and seminars concerning…

The course focuses on Swedish social work and consists of two parts: one theoretical and one oriented at practical social work in the Swedish welfare state. The course is offered as a single subject course at the first cycle level. The…

The course is mandatory for social work students enrolled in the in the Master of Science Programme in Welfare Policies and Management. This course is also offered as a single subject course in Social Work at the second-cycle level…

The course consists of supervised study and group discussion of selected texts, independent study and oral presentation of selected primary texts and a detailed outline of the projected master’s thesis.

The course covers the emergence of Christianity, rabbinic Judaism and Islam, focusing in particular on the role that interaction between them has played for their respective formation and development. We will study the major developments…

This course package is designed for students seeking a unique Scandinavian study abroad experience and who are interested in acquiring and developing a Swedish language skill.  The Swedish beginner’s language course has a rapid…