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This paper focuses on Bronze Age melting crucibles in southern Scandinavia. The shape and purpose of the crucibles have long been known, but the process of making one has not been studied thoroughly. The crucibles have in some cases been reconstructed in order to replicate the casting process or the finished product, but have rarely been the main subject of research. In this paper crucibles found
The overall goal with the course is to introduce students to concepts and theories regarding the role of business organisations in a global society as well as how this can be handled in relation to other actors in this context. The intention is to engage students with various ethical perspectives and the organisational challenges involved when interplaying with other actors. During the first part The overall goal with the course is to introduce students to concepts and theories regarding the role of business organisations in a global society as well as how this can be handled in relation to other actors in this context. The intention is to engage students with various ethical perspectives and the organisational challenges involved when interplaying with other actors. During the first part
Forskningsområdet berör forskning om social utsatthet, ojämlikhet och sociala problem i en bred bemärkelse. Inom området ryms teman om bland annat fattigdom och hemlöshet. Forskningsprojekt inom området tillämpar en rad olika metoder och teorier för att analysera ojämlikhetens konsekvenser på flera nivåer, från den lokala till jämförande studier i ett internationellt perspektiv. Teorier om makt ocThe research area covers research on social vulnerability, inequality and social problems in a broad sense. The area includes the study of, among other things, poverty and homelessness. Research projects in the field apply diverse methods and theories to analyze the consequences of inequality on several levels, from the local to comparative studies in an international perspective. Theories of pow
Enheten för psykosocial suicidforskning studerar suicidalitet utifrån ett integrerat samhälleligt, psykologiskt och epidemiologiskt perspektiv. Forskningen syftar till att fördjupa förståelsen av de komplexa och föränderliga processer som leder till och påverkar suicidalt beteende, genom att analysera samspelet mellan individuella livsvillkor, sociala relationer och strukturella faktorer. Vi kombi
Have you noticed how Netflix and YouTube send you suggestions based on your previous views? How Spotify makes suggestions based on what you have listened to in the past? How Amazon shows similar products that you might be interested in based on previous purchases? These are companies that are known for their use of “big data” and analytics to predict and steer customer behaviour. Today, most organHave you noticed how Netflix and YouTube send you suggestions based on your previous views? How Spotify makes suggestions based on what you have listened to in the past? How Amazon shows similar products that you might be interested in based on previous purchases? These are companies that are known for their use of “big data” and analytics to predict and steer customer behaviour. Today, most organ
The essay discusses the different responses to constitution changes during the summer/fall 2015, allowing a new term limit for the presidents in Rwanda and Burundi. By using theory on dominant party systems the text tries to explain this has resulted in a lost dominance in Burundi, while the RPF-dominance in Rwanda has prevailed. The essay is based on the logic of method of difference and uses pro
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A wide spectrum of visual genres and media is examined, for instance, art, film, news and documentary imagery, advertisements, scientific images, and urban environments, from the perspective of technological and societal developments during modernity as well as existential and cultural aspects of seeing and images. Through a broad apparatus of theories and methods, the programme contributes
Are you interested in understanding how climate change affects human health and what can be done to mitigate its impact? This course provides a broad introduction to the relationship between climate change and public health, equipping you with knowledge relevant to fields such as healthcare, urban planning, environmental policy and global development. If you're passionate about climate actionAre you interested in understanding how climate change affects human health and what can be done to mitigate its impact? This course provides a broad introduction to the relationship between climate change and public health, equipping you with knowledge relevant to fields such as healthcare, urban planning, environmental policy and global development. If you're passionate about climate action
Many companies sometimes affects that a competitive company pulls use for their trademark or their products in his advertising. It can for instance be that the company uses alike symbols or features and on so ways fields a free ride on another companies good reputation. This procedure is called reputation parasitism and settles in the marketing act, 8 a § comparative advertising. You can also cond
This thesis explores the possibility for (re)defining the relationship between humans and robots with conversational interfaces. It does so by looking at the creation process of a voice and text-based virtual assistant for tourists from the perspective of critical posthumanism and posthuman performativity. In a reflexive fashion, I analyze my involvement in a tech start-up, in order to argue that,
Course name: SOCB28 Sociology: Development and Social Welfare Policies. (Swedish name: Sociologi: Välfärds- och utvecklingssociologi) Undergraduate course. 15 credits. Spring semester, second period. Language of instruction: English. PLEASE NOTE: This is a so called theme-course. A theme-course does not make you eligible for courses at a higher level (as our other undergraduate courses do). Please
EMP studies are rooted in interdisciplinary learning, global perspectives and practical application. EMP addresses both environmental policy and environmental management, grounded in the firm belief that leaders in both fields require a dual perspective. Alumni that are active in diverse professions and sectors increasingly bridge public policy and corporate management fields to advance environmenEMP studies are rooted in interdisciplinary learning, global perspectives and practical application. EMP addresses both environmental policy and environmental management, grounded in the firm belief that leaders in both fields require a dual perspective. Alumni that are active in diverse professions and sectors increasingly bridge public policy and corporate management fields to advance environmen
This extremely intensive, one-year full-time programme prepares recent, non-business graduates for a wide range of careers in management. An emphasis on skills takes students beyond the theory and into the heart of real-life management challenges. You will refine and build upon your communication, teamworking, and presentation skills through individual and group work, and develop your professional
NEW COURSE! Course name: SOCB33, Sociology: The Sociology of Human Development (Swedish name: Sociologi: Global utvecklingssociologi). First Cycle Theme-course. 15 credits. Autumn semester. Language of instruction: English. Offered as a stand-alone course and an elective course within the Bachelor of Science Programme in Development Studies (SGUTV). This course offers a sociological view of econo
As a result, the notion of inner transformation (or inner transition) has emerged as a new area of exploration. The course explores this new area and creates space and opportunities for learning and knowledge development on this topic. Inner transformation, as used here, describes changes in the sphere of human interiority related to people’s (expanded) consciousness, mindsets, values, and beAs a result, the notion of inner transformation (or inner transition) has emerged as a new area of exploration. The course explores this new area and creates space and opportunities for learning and knowledge development on this topic. Inner transformation, as used here, describes changes in the sphere of human interiority related to people’s (expanded) consciousness, mindsets, values, and be
As the physical consequences of climate change continues to augment, possibly millions of people might be forced to migrate. Those most likely to be forced to move are people living in poor countries in the Global South where vulnerability levels are generally high and the capacity to adapt is often low due to socio-economic difficulties and political insecurity. In contrast, the countries most re
