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.
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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
Spring 2023
Annika Berg
Karin Dirke
Linn Holmberg
Martin Wiklund -
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. -
Course reports
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Contact
Study Councellor History of Ideas, Literature and Theatre and Performance StudiesVerena Puth
- Visiting address
Manne Siegbahn Buildings, A
Room: 256
Contact your Study Counsellor via email.
Students Office- Visiting address
Manne Siegbahn Buildings, A
Room: 260
Frescativägen 24E
- Office hours
Tuesdays, 14-16, and Thursdays, 09:30-11:30
- Phone hours
Phone Hours: Tuesdays and Wednesdays 13:30-15:30
- Irregular office hours
Tuesday May 23: Open 14-15.30
