Course GTR2K8

Event Studies

7.5 Credits
First Cycle
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Starts week 3, 2024

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, 2024 - week 12, 2024
Study Rate:
50%
Location:
Borlänge
Time of Day:
Day
Teaching form:
Normal
Language:
English
Other:
Only for Exchange Students (Erasmus)
Entry Qualifications :
  • 60 credits
  • No knowledge of Swedish is required.
Application Code:
HDA-V3GEL
Main field of study:
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