New Summer Course: Crisis! Ecological and Economic Challenges in a Geographical Perspective

The word "crisis" seems to be ever-present in our contemporary society. We are said to live in a time marked by climate crises, political crises, economic and social crises—and more and more people are talking about a polycrisis, where multiple crises interact and reinforce each other. But what does a crisis actually mean? What is not a crisis? And how do different crises relate to one another? In turbulent times, it can be wise to take a step back—not just to follow the latest trend, but also to examine the underlying causes.

This new course emphasizes the importance of geography as an analytical starting point for understanding the emergence of crises, particularly those labeled as "global," as well as how they are managed and resolved. It examines how the concept of crisis has changed over time and employs critical theory to analyze contemporary economic and ecological crises. It also addresses fundamental questions about the origins of crises and how they are interconnected with capitalism, providing students with tools to understand the causes, connections, and geographical dimensions of crises.

The course is given in Swedish.

Applications open on February 16 and close on March 16. Read more about the course and apply via antagning.se:
Kris! Ekologiska och ekonomiska utmaningar i geografiskt perspektiv