Passage of Time. Regimes of Historicity and the Memories of Society
In history, the question of the constituent of time is rarely asked, despite the fact that time is the underlying principle of history. This course wants to explore more closely how different societies have organized their time and how they have related to their own "historicity"; in which mode the past stands to the present and to the future. The course opens for questions about how different "time regimes" determined the relationship between yesterday and tomorrow, in which way the past's difference in historical research, debate and popular culture can shape societies' self-understanding - and whether the cultural heritage industry and museumization have created an increasingly "presentistic"-oriented perception of history.
Information for admitted students spring 2025
Congratulations! You have been admitted at Stockholm University and we hope that you will enjoy your studies with us.
In order to ensure that your studies begin as smoothly as possible we have compiled a short checklist for the beginning of the semester.
Follow the instructions on whether you have to reply to your offer or not.
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Checklist for admitted students
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Activate your university account
The first step in being able to register and gain access to all the university's IT services.
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Register at your department
Registration can be done in different ways. Read the instructions from your department below.
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Read all the information on this page
Here you will find what you need to know before your course or programme starts.
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Your seat may be withdrawn if you do not register according to the instructions provided by your department.
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Registration
Registration is mandatory to confirm and to keep your place on a course. If you fail to register by the specified deadline you will lose your place. Registration is open from 7 January and you register online at student.ladok.se.
See instructions for admitted students for further information.
For more useful things to know at the start of term, please see the University's information for admitted students in English and in Swedish.
Welcome activities
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Your department may also organise activities for welcoming international students. More information will be provided by your specific department.
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In history, the question of the constituent of time is rarely asked, despite the fact that time is the underlying principle of history. This course wants to explore more closely how different societies have organized their time and how they have related to their own "historicity"; in which mode the past stands to the present and to the future. The course opens for questions about how different "time regimes" determined the relationship between yesterday and tomorrow, in which way the past's difference in historical research, debate and popular culture can shape societies' self-understanding - and whether the cultural heritage industry and museumization have created an increasingly "presentistic"-oriented perception of history.
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Course structure
Teaching format
The course is made up of mandatory seminars. The course language is English. For details, please refer to the seminar schedule. The instruction is conducted in the language specified for each course session.
Assessment
The course is examined through a take-home assignment and an oral examination.
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Schedule
The schedule will be available no later than one month before the start of the course. We do not recommend print-outs as changes can occur. At the start of the course, your department will advise where you can find your schedule during the course. -
Course literature
Note that the course literature can be changed up to two months before the start of the course.
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Contact
Student Affairs Office- Visiting address
Universitetsvägen 10 D, Floor 9, Room D978
Historiska institutionen Södra huset, Hus D Universitetsvägen 10 D
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Monday: 9.00–11.30 and 13.00–15.00
Tuesday: 9.00-11.30 and 13.00-15.00
Wednesday: 9.00–11.30
Thursday: 9.00-11.30 and 13.00-15.00
- Phone hours
Monday: 9.00–11.30
Tuesday: 13.00–15.00
Wednesday: 9.00–11.30
Thursday: 13.00–15.00
Study and Career Counsellor
- Visiting address
Universitetsvägen 10D, floor 9, room D922
Universitetsvägen 10D, floor 9
Building D in Södra huset
Campus Frescati, Stockholm
- Office hours
Open office on Tuesdays 9.30-11.30 and 13.00-14.30 in room D922 (next to the elevators).
Please e-mail the day before about what time you think you will drop by so I can reply in case of unexpected changes in schedule.
- Phone hours
Monday: 10.00-11.00
Thursday: 10.00-11.00
Director of Studies, second cycleHåkan ForsellProfessor
- Visiting address
Universitetsvägen 10D, floor 8, room D887
Universitetsvägen 10D, floor 8, Building D in Södra huset Campus Frescati, Stockholm
