Course syllabus - Politics of space and mobility

Objectives

The course aims to provide an in-depth understanding of contemporary societal challenges and current research frontiers at the intersection of political borders, (im)mobilities and spatial orders

Learning outcomes

Upon completion of the course, the student should demonstrate:

Knowledge and understanding:

1. broad understanding of current societal challenges and global power relations that mark different kinds of political borders, (im)mobilities and spatial orders.
2. in-depth knowledge of research findings at the intersection of political borders, (im)mobilities and spatial orders.
   
   Skills and abilities:
3. ability to systematically integrate multidisciplinary knowledge on political borders, (im)mobilities and spatial orders.
4. the ability to independently formulate, critically reflect on and address scientific problems related to political borders, (im)mobilities and spatial orders
5. the ability to present in speech and writing, and engage in dialog about, empirical conclusions and scientific approaches
   
   Judgement and approach:
6. ability to identify and problematize different conceptions of political borders, (im)mobilities and spatial orders
7. openness to the perspectives, experiences and arguments of others, and willingness to reconsider and argue for their own positions

Course content

The course provides in-depth knowledge in the study of political borders, human mobility and spatial orders.

The course introduces current research frontiers in political science and related research areas such as international relations, migration research, political geography and urban studies.

The course provides empirical knowledge about political borders, human mobility and spatial orders at the local, state and international level.

The course focuses in particular on promoting understanding of power relations and current societal challenges.

Specific requirements

A completed Bachelor’s degree from an institution of higher education of three years or more, equivalent to at least 180 credits and with a major in the field of political science or an equivalent academic field. In addition Swedish course 3 or Swedish level 3 and English course 6 or English level 2 are required. For courses given entirely in English exemption is made from the requirement in Swedish course 3 or Swedish level 3.

Examination

SEM1, Seminar, 2,5 credit, grade: Pass (G) or Fail (U). Learning outcome: 1-3 and 5-7.

INL1, Written assignment, 5 credit, grade: Pass with distinction (VG), Pass (G), Failed (U). Learning outcome: 1- 6.

A student who has a certificate from MDU regarding disability study support, can request adaptions for the examination. It is the examiner who takes decisions on any adaptions, based on the certificate and other conditions.

Grade

Three-grade scale