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Global Studies: Key Concepts

Course
GS1621
Bachelor’s level
7.5 credits (ECTS)
Study pace
50%
Time
Mixed time
Location
Location independent
Study form
Distance
Language
English
Duration
-
Application period
-
Application code
GU-17205
Tuition
Full education cost: 11 500 SEK
First payment: 11 500 SEK

No fees are charged for EU and EEA citizens, Swedish residence permit holders and exchange students.

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Summary

The course is an introduction to a conceptual and empirical inquiry on globalization. You are welcome to take the course to complement other studies, or to deepen your professional skills.

About

This course introduces students to key concepts and theories within the study of globalization. Using an interdisciplinary perspective including human ecology, peace and development, and social anthropology, it familiarizes students with academic debates on and approaches to study global interconnectedness and topics of global concern.

The course will encourage students to reflect critically on processes and discourses of globalization and explore how they affect various dimensions of social life in different parts of the world. After a broad introduction to the study of globalization, students will further explore the key concepts and debates through the lens of food and agriculture.

Teaching takes the form of lectures and seminars. The pedagogical methods might also include audio/visual exercises. The courses are held in English with both Swedish and international students.

Prerequisites and selection

Entry requirements

General entrance requirements

Selection

Selection is based upon average grade from upper secondary school (34 %), the number of credits from previous university studies, maximum 165 credits (33 %) and Högskoleprovet - Swedish Scholastic Aptitude Test (33 %).

After graduation

You are welcome to take the course to complement other studies, or to deepen your professional skills. The course is connected to current topics and to research at the School of Global Studies.