Main Field of Study and progress level:
Economic History: Second cycle, has only first-cycle course/s as entry requirements
Grading scale: Three-grade scale
Responsible department: Department of Economic History
Established by: Head of Department of Economic History, 2014-02-10
Contents
The course objective is to use different theoretical approaches to critically examine the international expansion of the economy in light of changes in the labor market, technology and the role of government. The course provides the student with insights about the value of different theoretical approaches and methods in comparative analyzes of the economy. Of particular interest is the ability to discern national and regional variations in different parts of the world-capitalist system since industrialization, regarding actors, institutional arrangement, technological developments and their markets as well as the distribution of wealth, and analyze how these factors interact in long-term economic development. Students choose at the end of the course an individual case study to analyze a country's or region's development.
Expected learning outcomes
In-depth knowledge of: - International economic and social patterns and processes. - Relevant theories and concepts useful in long-term economic-historical and institutional analysis.
In-depth ability to: - Independently select and use appropriate methods to analyze economic and social development in the students own case studies. - Write about and critically evaluate the theoretical perspectives, interpretations and explanations that the course covers.
Required Knowledge
Univ: To be admitted you must have accomplished 90-ECTS credits in either Economic History, Economics, Business Administration, Political Science or an equivalent Social Science topic, including a bachelor thesis equivalent to 15 ECTS credits.
Proficiency in English equivalent to Swedish upper Secondary course English A. Where the language of instruction is Swedish, applicants must prove proficiency in Swedish to the level required for basic eligibility for higher studies.
Form of instruction
The course is Internet-based.
Examination modes
All exams are mandatory and individual. Examinations are written in the form of reports. Examinations can be conducted in Swedish, English or Arabic, in accordance with the student's choice. Individual ratings are given according to the three-step grading scale for each part. Further examinations are offered for those students who have not reached the level of pass in the regular examination. All students have the right to be examined up to five times to reach the pass grade. If a student after two examinations have not reached the pass grade, the student is able to request a new examiner.
Crediting The course can be part of a master's degree in economic history. For foreign students, or for students who wish to do so, grades can be transformed according to the ECTS-scale by a special certificate.
Literature
The literature list is not available through the web.
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