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Syllabus:

Uneven economic development in a globalized world , 7.5 credits

Swedish name: Ojämn ekonomisk utveckling i en globaliserad värld
This syllabus is valid: 2026-08-31 and until further notice
Course code: 2KG00A
Credit points: 7.5
Education level: Second cycle
Main Field of Study and progress level: Human Geography: Second cycle, has only first-cycle course/s as entry requirements
Grading scale: Three-grade scale
Responsible department: Department of Geography
Established by: prefekt, 2025-09-10,

Contents

The course is based on various geographical perspectives on economic development, which can be examined at local, regional, national, and global levels. Drawing on key geographical concepts such as space, place, and scale, the course focuses on the processes from the individual worker to global production networks that contribute to globalization and uneven development. Emphasis is placed on the consequences of these processes for access to and use of resources, inequality, poverty, and redistribution. This integrated focus analyses power relations that extend across the world to deepen knowledge and understanding of economic, social, and political justice.

Required Knowledge

Univ: 120 higher education credits, of which at least 60 higher education credits in one main area. In addition, English 6/level 2 is required from the upper secondary school.

Literature

The literature list is not available through the web. Please contact the faculty.