Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the course, students will be able to:
- describe he Swedish political system and its historical emergence and development
- describe for what characterises the Swedish political culture
- examine characteristics of the Swedish political system in the light of social development and current political issues.
Course Content
The course provides an overall perspective on the Swedish political system and what characterizes Swedish political culture. The course engages with Sweden‘s constitutional design, governance and decision-making and the central features of the Swedish administrative model. Furthermore, it provides an opportunity to discuss challenges and trends and how these affect the functioning and characteristics of the Swedish system in terms of democracy, efficiency and legitimacy.
Assessment
- Seminar
- Written exam
Grades
The grading scale used for the final course grade is U–VG.
Grades are reported as follows:
- Swedish politics and society - continuity and change - 7.5 Credits | U–VG
Entry Requirements
- General entry requirements
Other Information
This course cannot be counted towards the same degree along with courses that have equivalent content.
If the student has received a decision/recommendation granting study support from Dalarna University because of a disability, then the examiner has the right to offer an alternative examination arrangement. The examiner takes into account the objectives in the course syllabus when deciding whether the examination can be adapted in accordance with the decision/recommendation.