Course GTR2K8

Event Studies

7.5 Credits
First Cycle
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Starts week 4, 2026

This course deals with the multidisciplinary characteristics of special events and festivals and the importance of events in contemporary societies. The role of Special events and festivals as a development tool is explored alongside issues surrounding cultural commodification. Behavioural economics is introduced as a way of understanding the potential of special events in dealing with social change. Finally, the course discusses the importance of inclusive stakeholder engagement when planning events.
Starts and ends:
week 4, 2026 - week 13, 2026
Study Rate:
50%
Location:
Borlänge
Time of Day:
Day
Teaching form:
Normal
Language:
English
Other:
Only for Exchange Students (Erasmus)
Entry Qualifications :
  • 60 credits
  • Exemption from Swedish can be given.
Application Code:
HDA-V3NNQ
Main field of study:
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Literature lists are published at the latest one month ahead of the course start date.

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Course Coordinator
Eleonora Rossi

Starts week 3, 2027

This course deals with the multidisciplinary characteristics of special events and festivals and the importance of events in contemporary societies. The role of Special events and festivals as a development tool is explored alongside issues surrounding cultural commodification. Behavioural economics is introduced as a way of understanding the potential of special events in dealing with social change. Finally, the course discusses the importance of inclusive stakeholder engagement when planning events.
Starts and ends:
week 3, 2027 - week 12, 2027
Study Rate:
50%
Location:
Borlänge
Time of Day:
Day
Teaching form:
Normal
Language:
English
Other:
Only for Exchange Students (Erasmus)
Entry Qualifications :
  • 60 credits
  • Exemption from Swedish can be given.
Application Code:
HDA-V3RVD
Main field of study:
Literature List

Literature lists are published at the latest one month ahead of the course start date.

To Literature List
How may we help you?

Ask us about studying at Dalarna University.
support@du.se
+46 23-77 80 00