Cultural Heritage and Politics of Memory - Europe in the 20th Century

Education facts

Code: ETA816

The course provides knowledge about how environments and remnants of 20th century Sweden and Europe today are re-interpreted and used for new purposes. Three areas in which different aspects of a contemporary interest in the past are in focus. The first area concerns industrial heritage, the second involves problematic heritages (e.g. the Cold War) and the third relates to different forms of nostalgia. The teaching critically discusses our time's use of the past. The teaching methods integrate reading, exercises, study visits and discussions.

Entry requirements

Degree of Bachelor in the humanities, social sciences or law. English 6.

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.

• Cultural Heritage and Politics of Memory - Europe in the 20th Century

  Stockholm University

  Stockholm

  Start date: 18 January 2027

  End date: 28 March 2027

  Pace of study: 50 %