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Third world: perspectives and challenges, 7.5 credits

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Level: First level 1

Subject: History

Department: Department of Cultural Sciences

Course code: 1HI490

Subjects: History

Spring 2013

Växjö, 50% Cancelled

City: Växjö
Duration: Canceled! (was 21 Jan - 31 Mar, 2013)
Study pace: Part time/Day
Semester: Spring 2013. Find course start
Selection: Grade 33%, Aptitude test 33% and credits 34%.
Teaching Language: English
Contact person: Magnus Persson, magnus.persson_AT_lnu.se
Last application date: 15 Aug, 2012
Syllabus: Syllabus (PDF) (Only available in swedish)
Application code: LNU-F5502

This course focuses on Third World history in the 20th century up until today. We introduce the anti-colonial resistance movement as well as attempts to establish a Third World identity and -unity. We also address a number of important developmental problems connected to social, economic and political changes in development countries. We will also problemise concepts such as "development countries" and "Third World".

Tuition fee whole course: SEK 9,375
Tuition fees do NOT apply for EU/EEA citizens or exchange students.
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