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The course focuses on the foundation of development ideas as well as the roots of development problems and their multifaceted manifestations. It takes a comparative geographical and historical perspective from the…

This is an overview course examining the political and social development of the Middle East from the early 20th century until today while also putting the region in comparative perspective. The course uses social scientific…

The aim of the course is to examine the utility of theoretical concepts, perspectives and approaches to the understanding of Middle Eastern…

Artificial Intelligence (AI) can be understood as systems which show intelligent behaviour by analysing their environment and with some degree of autonomy act to reach certain goals. In colloquial language, AI has become an umbrella term…

The course explores the various socio-political processes that have been taking place in the Middle East since the beginning of the 21st century. The objective is to enable the student to learn and critically reflect on the current debates…

The course provides students with an introduction to the field of cultural and creative industries and NGOs from a historical and theoretical perspective. Theoretical key concepts related to production and consumption, and the organisation…

The course consists of three parts. The first part introduces the historical development and evolutions of managing quality in organizational contexts. In the second part the students are introduced to key concepts, definitions, strategies…

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…

A Master’s thesis is a scientific research project of limited scale that is intended to exhibit the student’s capacity to work independently and carry out research. The intension of the thesis is to make a genuine contribution of new…

A Master’s thesis is a scientific research project of limited scale that is intended to exhibit the student’s capacity to work independently and carry out research. The intension of the thesis is to make a genuine contribution of new…

The aim of this course is to provide students with an in-depth knowledge of sociology of law while explaining how various theoretical traditions can be employed in analyzing concrete social issues which we confront today. The course will…

Module 1: The Multidisciplinarity of Sociology of Law You learn about the multidisciplinary research tradition within the sociology of law. The lectures cover the rich tradition of sociology of law, its concepts and perspectives, and how…

In this course you will write a special assignment, which could consist of a general investigation, a more specific problem, or a research topic. Using your previous skills and knowledge in Statistics, you will be trained in independently…

The fundamentals of machine learning, and the mathematical and computational prerequisites for deep learning Feed-forward neural networks, convolutional neural networks, and the recurrent connections to a feed-forward neural network …

In this course you will learn modern statistical computing as viewed in data science through implementations in popular computing platforms such as R and Python. It covers the following topics: The R and Python environment: R packages…

The course provides an introduction to statistical analysis of text. You will study both methods based on classic statistical approaches (including Bayesian models) and modern approaches such as deep learning (recurrent neural networks)…

Machine learning refers to statistical model predictions that that improve through experience; as new data arrive, the model learns and adapts. For instance, the price that the supermarket can charge for advertisements depends critically…

This course covers advanced machine learning methods that are relevant for applications in business and economics, and is intended as a continuation of STAN51 Machine Learning from a Regression Perspective. Some of the topics covered…

The course covers matrices and multivariate normal distribution singular value decomposition and its geometric interpretation principal component analysis including its functional formulation factor analysis cluster analysis …

In this course you will write a thesis, which could consist of a specific problem or a research topic. Using your previoius skills and knowledge in Statistics, you will be trained in independently investigating a problem. Apart from…

Compulsory masters's thesis course for the students in the master´s programme MSc (Two Year) in European Affairs.

The course implies that the students design and execute a scientific inquiry on their own. The students should identify a relevant research problem in the field of European Affairs, select an appropriate method, process a comprehensive…

The overall aim of the course is to provide a theoretical and empirical orientation of different explanations and analyses of contemporary wars and attempts to achieve a more peaceful world. The course highlights theoretically how war as…

The aim of the course is to provide a comprehensive understanding of the diverse research methods used in political science, and to convey the necessary skills required for their application. Through lectures, seminars and practical…

For a long time, the question of power has played a minor role in the literature on environmental politics and transformation. This course brings together these two themes. Such a combination is instructive for several reasons. First and…

The course analyses the historical development of ethnic and religious minorities in the Middle East from the downfall of the Ottoman Empire to the present day. The course also draws attention to the unique aspects of different groups in…

The theoretical aspects of the course focus on the interaction between three different dimensions of analysis: norms, institutions, and actors. The course studies the way in which actors make decisions, attempt to govern the system and…

The purpose of the course is to deepen students' knowledge and skills in some of the main areas of research in comparative politics. Of particular importance are theories, methods and empirical results that relate to political decision…

Over the past decades it has become increasingly clear that human-driven overconsumption, pollution, biodiversity loss, and climate change endanger the habitability of the Earth. Environmental politics involves the study of green political…

The aim of the course is to convey a theory-based understanding of European governance, that is, the political system of the EU and its processes of policy-making and to encourage independent in-depth analysis of current key issues in…

The course explores, from both theoretical and empirical perspectives, the political, economic and legal role played by the European Union outside its own borders. Central themes include - the EU’s changing place and role in the global…

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.

Special attention is paid to institutions and spaces where religious identities were shaped, and in addition to written sources, the course focuses in particular on archaeological remains, art, inscriptions, and papyri. These studies will…

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…

The course includes an overview of the emergence of rabbinic Judaism and the most important texts from classical rabbinic literature. The political, cultural and linguistic environments in which rabbinic texts emerged are also discussed as…

The course is conveyed through recorded lectures and instructed self-studies, as well as written discussions where your participation is expected. During the course we will cover five areas:  Introduction to global health. Global…

Interdisciplinary understanding of security policy and medical science The course will give you an interdisciplinary understanding of the interplay between security policy and medical science, particularly in the light of contemporary…

ATMP - Advanced Therapy Medicinal Products You will learn: Comprehensive coverage of the processes involved in developing drugs based on cells, genes, and tissues (ATMPs), spanning from preclinical discovery to the final product. …

How can a global health program apply a right based approach? Is health a necessity for the enjoyment of human rights? These are some of the questions that you will have the opportunity to explore through web-based lectures, seminars and…

In this elective, advanced level course you will develop your skills and abilities to conduct policy relevant analyses of health care systems across different countries and contexts. Using a mix of interactive learning tools and…

The course focuses on historical processes and their role in shaping identity in modern Russia and its Eastern European neighboring countries (such as Ukraine, Belarus, and Moldova), which were part of the Soviet Union before 1991. Key…

The course critically reflects on theoretical approaches and concepts applied in studies of Belarus and Ukraine, such as postsocialism, postcolonial space, democratisation,and neoliberal transformations. It looks at how events and…