The World System in the Post-colonial Era

Education facts

Code: 742A38

<p>Addressing the refugee crisis, labour migration and international mobility, the course introduces some of the major theoretical contributions in linking globalization and international migration in a historical perspective. The course offers a political economy approach to international migration, its forms, causes and consequences. Students will familiarize themselves with the world system and north-south relations beyond nationalism, ethnocentrism and orientalism. The role of international actors is analysed in relation to policies aiming at solving problems caused by inequalities globally and locally, via aid/cooperation, migration, development and redistributive social policies.</p>

Entry requirements

Bachelor's degree equivalent to a Swedish Kandidatexamen in one of the following main areas: - Social sciences - Communication - Media studies - Philosophy - Ethics - History - Religious studies English corresponding to the level of English in Swedish upper secondary education (Engelska 6 or Engelska nivå 2). Exemption from Swedish

Education offerings

Each offering has its own dates and conditions. Closed offerings are retained as history and do not mean that a new application is open.

• The World System in the Post-colonial Era

  Linköping University

  Start date: 5 October 2026

  End date: 8 November 2026

  Pace of study: 100 %