Swedish History of Ideas
The course is an introduction to some important ideas and thinkers in Swedish history, from Sweden’s position as a great power in the 17th century until the Welfare state in the 20th century. Included are such topics as Linneaus, Swedish conceptions of nature and Strindberg.
The course is designed to provide an initial orientation of some important themes in Swedish history of ideas from the Early Modern period onwards.
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.
IMPORTANT
Your seat may be withdrawn if you do not register according to the instructions provided by your department.
Information from the department - courses
Welcome to the Department of Culture and Aesthetics. We hope you will enjoy your time with us.
Web registration
If you applied through universityadmissions.se you have to register for your course online via web registration. You must make your registration within the period set for your course – or you will lose your place on the course. If you cannot make your web registration, please contact our course administrators before the last day for web registrations, to not lose your study place.
Art, Architecture and Visual culture in Sweden:
7 January – 10 March
Cultural Policy and Management
7 – 27 January
History of collections: making, reconstruction and interpretation:
7 January – 10 March
Humans and other animals: historical and critical perspectives:
7 January – 10 March
Performance Studies, Focusing on Gender and Feminism:
7 – 27 January
Swedish History of Ideas:
7 – 19 January
Swedish Literature:
7 January – 17 March
Conditionally admitted
You cannot register online if you are conditionally admitted, as the department first needs to examine your qualifications. Please contact our course administrators or study counsellors for more information, before the last day for web registrations.
Athena
We use the web-based learning and collaboration platform Athena for communication between teachers and students. In order to get a user account and log in on Athena, you must have an active University account. On Athena you will find lecture and seminar plans at least one week before the course starts.
Studying with a disability
Stockholm University provides various forms of special pedagogical support to students with long-term disabilities. Please contact the coordinator of targeted study support at Student Services if you need support. Make sure to also contact your study councellor at the Department of Culture and Aesthetics if you need extra support during lectures, seminars and examination.
Welcome activities
Stockholm University organises a series of welcome activities that stretch over a few weeks at the beginning of each semester. The programme is voluntary (attendance is optional) and includes Arrival Service at the airport and an Orientation Day, see more details about these events below.
Your department may also organise activities for welcoming international students. More information will be provided by your specific department.
Find your way on campus
Stockholm University's main campus is in the Frescati area, north of the city centre. While most of our departments and offices are located here, there are also campus areas in other parts of the city.
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The course is designed to provide an initial orientation of some important themes in Swedish history of ideas from the Early Modern period onwards.
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Course structure
Teaching format
The course is based on a series of lectures or seminars addressing those themes, and on preparatory reading.
Assessment
Course examination is written and/or oral.
Examiner
Autumn 2024
Annika Berg, associate professor
Sara Ekström, associate professor -
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
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Course reports
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Contact
Study Councellor History of IdeasAxel ÖstmanStudy Councellor History of Ideas
- Visiting address
House A Room 257
Frescativägen 24E
