History of Knowledge

Education facts

Code: HISS51

<p>How is knowledge used - and how does it spread between people? In this course, you will examine knowledge as a phenomenon, based on the idea that it is shaped in specific places and under particular circumstances. The course introduces a new historical research field.</p><p>The course provides you with an overview of the history of knowledge and its central theories and methods. You will work with cultural history as an analytical tool and deepen your understanding of knowledge-historical themes. During the course, you will further develop the concept of knowledge and use knowledge-historical perspectives to analyse and problematise the concept of knowledge in society.</p>

Entry requirements

Knowledge in English corresponding to the language requirements to meet the general entry requirements for Bachelor’s level studies and a bachelor course in history or the history of ideas and science, or another subject with a historical focus or equivalent knowledge.

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.

• History of Knowledge

  Lund University

  Start date: 2 December 2026

  End date: 17 January 2027

  Pace of study: 100 %