Main Field of Study and progress level:
History: First cycle, has only upper-secondary level entry requirements
Grading scale: Pass with distinction, Pass, Fail
Responsible department: Department of Historical, Philosophical and Religious Studies
Contents
The course deals with the formation and development of the Swedish welfare state from the early evolution of a liberal social policy in the late 19th century to the policy of the Social Democrats in the 1930s. The course will deal with major processes behind the development, as well as the consequences of the Swedish model and a wide range of problems concerning both social and labour policy.
In the late-interwar period and at the end of Second World War a large number of refugees arrived in Sweden. These were later, in the post-war era, joined by both labour immigrants and other refugees. Both groups were confronted by an ethnically and culturally homogeneous society. After the Second World War Sweden also initiated its first long-term aid programme to war-stricken Europe. Later on this was followed by the development of aid programmes to Third World countries.
Expected learning outcomes
- the student must have an overall knowledge of Swedish history during the 20th century.
- the student shall be able to discuss social, political and cultural change in Sweden during the period
- the student shall be able to discuss living conditions among people from a class and gender perspective
Required Knowledge
In order to be admitted to the course, the student must have at least a High School certificate with history as one of the subjects.
Form of instruction
Teaching is conducted through tutorials and group exercises.
Examination modes
Examination will include written reports and individual essays. The grade is an overall assessment of the performance at the various examinations and is awarded first when all of the compulsory modules are passed.
Academic credit transfer
Academic credit transfers are reviewed individually.
Literature
The literature list is not available through the web.
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