Extraction and consumption of natural resources in a global historical perspective
The environmental issue is currently one of our largest societal challenges. This course examines the historical roots for our time’s multiple environmental crises.
This course will be given in English.
The focus of the course is on the industrial extraction and consumption of natural resources and its effects on society and environment. Water, forests, fossil fuels and minerals are analyzed locally and globally in relation to the consolidation of modern states, the global expansion of capitalism and the shaping role of nature in these processes. The course thus offers a deepened understanding of one of environmental history’s most central areas and its methodological approaches, using a “more than human” historical perspective as a point of departure.
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
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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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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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This course will be given in English.
The focus of the course is on the industrial extraction and consumption of natural resources and its effects on society and environment. Water, forests, fossil fuels and minerals are analyzed locally and globally in relation to the consolidation of modern states, the global expansion of capitalism and the shaping role of nature in these processes. The course thus offers a deepened understanding of one of environmental history’s most central areas and its methodological approaches, using a “more than human” historical perspective as a point of departure.
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Course structure
The course consists of seminars. The language of instruction is English.
Assessment
The course is examined through a written examination.
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Course literature
Note that the course literature can be changed up to two months before the start of the course.
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