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This interdisciplinary course focuses on feminist and gender theoretical interventions in other surrounding fields of study. We learn about the ways in which a focus on gender, along with race, class and sexuality, as the primary objects of study and categories of analysis, can contribute to developing theories anThis interdisciplinary course focuses on feminist and gender theoretical interventions in other surrounding fields of study. We learn about the ways in which a focus on gender, along with race, class and sexuality, as the primary objects of study and categories of analysis, can contribute to developing theories an

This course is about development and sustainability in times of poverty, inequality and climate change. It is interdisciplinary and attracts students from several social science disciplines and teachers from several departments at Lund University. A major question addressed throughout the course is why there is poverty amidst plenty despite numerous development policies and comprehensive knowledgCurrent Key Issues in Development Studies This course is about development and sustainability in times of poverty, inequality and climate change. It is interdisciplinary and attracts students from several social science disciplines and teachers from several departments at Lund University. A major question addressed throughout the course is why there is poverty amidst plenty despite numerous deve

The course focuses on the foundation of development ideas as well as the roots of development problems and their multifaceted manifestations. It takes a comparative geographical and historical perspective from the past up until the present. It highlights a range of economic, political, social and cultural conditions and processes, includiThe course focuses on the foundation of development ideas as well as the roots of development problems and their multifaceted manifestations. It takes a comparative geographical and historical perspective from the past up until the present. It highlights a range of economic, political, social and cultural conditions and processes, includi

This is an overview course examining the political and social development of the Middle East from the early 20th century until today while also putting the region in comparative perspective. The course uses social scientific categories to examine the region using the current empirical and theoretical literatures on the Middle East. The goal of the course is to expose the student to the cThis is an overview course examining the political and social development of the Middle East from the early 20th century until today while also putting the region in comparative perspective. The course uses social scientific categories to examine the region using the current empirical and theoretical literatures on the Middle East. The goal of the course is to expose the student to the c

The aim of the course is to examine the utility of theoretical concepts, perspectives and approaches to the understanding of Middle Eastern societies. The student will examine a broad range of theoretical traditions and their applicatiThe aim of the course is to examine the utility of theoretical concepts, perspectives and approaches to the understanding of Middle Eastern societies. The student will examine a broad range of theoretical traditions and their applicati

Artificial Intelligence (AI) can be understood as systems which show intelligent behaviour by analysing their environment and with some degree of autonomy act to reach certain goals. In colloquial language, AI has become an umbrella term for information technology, robotics, and digitalisation more broadly, including machine learning techniques enabling computers to improve themselves.  AI cArtificial Intelligence (AI) can be understood as systems which show intelligent behaviour by analysing their environment and with some degree of autonomy act to reach certain goals. In colloquial language, AI has become an umbrella term for information technology, robotics, and digitalisation more broadly, including machine learning techniques enabling computers to improve themselves.  AI c

På kursen studeras de olika sociopolitiska processer som har pågått i Mellanöstern sedan början av 2000-talet. Målet är att ge studenten möjlighet att lära sig om och kritiskt reflektera över de pågående debatterna om betydelsen av sociala rörelser, medier, religion, institutioner, ungdomar, militären, kvinnors växande roll i samhället, och miljön. Genom en kritisk samhällsvetenskaplig undersöknThe course explores the various socio-political processes that have been taking place in the Middle East since the beginning of the 21st century. The objective is to enable the student to learn and critically reflect on the current debates about the role of social movements, media, religion, institutions, the youth, the military, the evolving role of women in societies, and the environment. Throug

In the first module, you will explore sustainability studies, including key concepts such as sustainability, resilience, and equity. You will also examine international agreements and policy developments, including Agenda 2030 and the Global Sustainability Goals, which are central to global sustainability efforts. The second module focuses on sustainability communication as an evolving, multidisciIn the first module, you will explore sustainability studies, including key concepts such as sustainability, resilience, and equity. You will also examine international agreements and policy developments, including Agenda 2030 and the Global Sustainability Goals, which are central to global sustainability efforts. The second module focuses on sustainability communication as an evolving, multidisci

Under kursen görs flera live-filmade besök på scenkonst-organisationer i olika länder och världsdelar. Scenkonstnärer presenterar och samtalar om sitt skapande och den kulturella och politiska kontext de verkar i. (Här är språket oftast engelska.) Studenterna tar del av filmade scenkonstverk. Genom samtal i grupp, läsning och skriftlig reflexion görs jämförelser och analyser. Studenternas referensDuring the course, several live-filmed visits are made to performing arts organisations in different countries and continents. Performing artists present and talk about their creations and the cultural and political context in which they operate. (Here the language is usually English.) The students watch filmed performing arts works. Through group discussions, reading and written reflection, compa

Under kursen görs flera live-filmade besök på scenkonst-organisationer i olika länder och världsdelar. Scenkonstnärer presenterar och samtalar om sitt skapande och den kulturella och politiska kontext de verkar i. (Här är språket oftast engelska.) Studenterna tar del av filmade scenkonstverk. Genom samtal i grupp, läsning och skriftlig reflexion görs jämförelser och analyser. Studenternas referensDuring the course, several live-filmed visits are made to performing arts organisations in different countries and continents. Performing artists present and talk about their creations and the cultural and political context in which they operate. (Here the language is usually English.) The students take part in filmed performing arts works. Through group discussions, reading and written reflection

Kursen tar sin utgångspunkt i den återkommande diskussionen kring hur risker skall hanteras och säkerhet skapas för att undvika kriser för verksamheter. Inom kursen ges verktyg för att förstå riskledning ur olika samhällsvetenskapliga, företagsekonomiska och humanistiska perspektiv. The course is based on the recurring discussion about how risks should be managed and security created to avoid crises for businesses. The course provides tools for understanding risk management from different perspectives such as social science, business economics and humanities.

Kursen ger en introduktion till området kulturella och kreativa verksamheter och näringar samt idéburen sektor ur ett historiskt och teoretiskt perspektiv. Teoretiska nyckelbegrepp relaterade till produktion och konsumtion samt organisering, ledning och styrning inom branscherna introduceras. The course provides students with an introduction to the field of cultural and creative industries and NGOs from a historical and theoretical perspective. Theoretical key concepts related to production and consumption, and the organisation, management and governance of the sector are introduced.

Kursen består av tre delar. Den första delen introducerar den historiska utvecklingen och utvecklingen av kvalitetshantering i organisatoriska sammanhang. I den andra delen introduceras studenterna till nyckelbegrepp, definitioner, strategier, processer, verktyg, metoder och olika ledningsmodeller för att hantera och upprätthålla kvalitet. Den tredje delen omfattar bedömning och mätning av olika oThe course consists of three parts. The first part introduces the historical development and evolutions of managing quality in organizational contexts. In the second part the students are introduced to key concepts, definitions, strategies, processes, tools, methods, and various managerial models for managing and maintaining quality. The third part covers assessment and measurement aspects of vari

Kursen hålls på engelska och fokuserar på socialt arbete i Sverige. Kursen består av två huvudsakliga delar: en med fokus på teori och en med fokus på praktiskt socialt arbete i det samtida svenska välfärdssamhället. Under kursens första del får du: kartlägga dina föreställningar om socialt arbete i Sverige en teoretisk introduktion till det svenska välfärdssamhället och socialt arbete i SvThe course focuses on Swedish social work and consists of two parts: one theoretical and one oriented at practical social work in the Swedish welfare state. The course is offered as a single subject course at the first cycle level. The language of instruction is English. In the first part of the course you will: Map your conception of social work in Sweden Receive a theoretical introduction

Kursen vänder sig till dig med minst kandidatexamen i socialt arbete eller motsvarande som vill få vetenskapliga verktyg och en ökad förmåga att utforska och förklara utformningen av socialpolitik och dess koppling till praktiskt socialt arbete och social service. Kursen ges på engelska och är en fristående kurs i huvudområdet socialt arbete. Den ingår som valbar kurs inom socionomprogrammet och kThe course is mandatory for social work students enrolled in the in the Master of Science Programme in Welfare Policies and Management. This course is also offered as a single subject course in Social Work at the second-cycle level. It can also be chosen as optional course in the Master Programme of Social Work as well as in other social science Master Programmes. During the course you will

Kursen ges som en obligatorisk kurs i Kandidatprogrammet i utvecklingsstudier (BIDS) med inriktning på sociologi. SOCB24, Sociologi: Fältarbete, praktik och forskningsöversikt (Sociology: Field Work, Internship and Research Overview). Ges vårttermin. Undervisningsspråk: Engelska Kursens syfte är att ge de dig erfarenhet av att arbeta med utvecklingsfrågor. Den är också avsedd att ge material tillThe course is a compulsory course within the Bachelor of Science programme in Development Studies specialising in Sociology. Course name: SOCB24, Sociology: Field Work, Internship and Research Overview (Swedish name: Sociologi: Fältarbete, praktik och forskningsöversikt). Spring semester. Language of instruction: English. The course aim is to give you the experience of working in a development co

Course name: SOCB27, Sociology: International Migration and Development. (Swedish name: Sociologi: Internationell migration och samhällsutveckling) Undergraduate course. 15 credits. Spring semester, first period. Language of instruction: English. PLEASE NOTE: This is a so called theme-course. A theme-course does not make you eligible for courses at a higher level (as our other undergraduate cou

Course name: SOCB28 Sociology: Development and Social Welfare Policies. (Swedish name: Sociologi: Välfärds- och utvecklingssociologi) Undergraduate course. 15 credits. Spring semester, second period. Language of instruction: English. PLEASE NOTE: This is a so called theme-course. A theme-course does not make you eligible for courses at a higher level (as our other undergraduate courses do). Please

NEW COURSE! Course name: SOCB33, Sociology: The Sociology of Human Development (Swedish name: Sociologi: Global utvecklingssociologi). First Cycle Theme-course. 15 credits. Autumn semester. Language of instruction: English. Offered as a stand-alone course and an elective course within the Bachelor of Science Programme in Development Studies (SGUTV). This course offers a sociological view of econo

NEW COURSE! Course name: SOCB34, Sociology: Managing Sustainability, Society and Collective Behaviour (Swedish name: Sociologi: Miljösociologi, hållbar utveckling och miljöpolitik). First Cycle Theme-course. 15 credits. Autumn semester. Language of instruction: English. Offered as a stand-alone course and an elective course within the Bachelor of Science Programme in Development Studies (SGUTV).