LU0105, European rural development in theory and practice, 15.0 Hp
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Syllabus

Finalized by: PN-NJ, 2024-10-15
Valid from : Autumn semester 2025 (2025-09-01)

Level

Second cycle (A1N)

Main field of study

Rural Development

Grading Scale

The grade requirements within the course grading system are set out in specific criteria. These criteria must be available by the course start at the latest.

Course language

Swedish

Entry Requirements

Objectives

The purpose of the course is to give students in-depth knowledge of rural development as a scientific field of research and as a profession. This knowledge includes current theory development regarding the development of rural areas and the use of natural resources (including agriculture), as well as the application of methods within the contemporary rural development professions, in a European context.

Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to:

• describe and critically discuss longer historical perspectives on the transformations of various European rural areas - this includes understandings of demographic changes, the development of the welfare state, changes in use of natural resources and structural transformation of the business sector and the labor market;
• describe and critically discuss the main features of current research on rural development and the special conditions of rural areas;
• search for, critically relate to and discuss scientific literature in speech and writing;
• understand and apply essential theoretical concepts;
• describe and theorize contemporary politics, administration and business development in relation to rural areas and their development.

Content

Subject-related content

The course gives the students a deeper understanding of rural change processes through in-depth knowledge of rural development as a scientific field of research. The course deals with European rural development with a focus on Swedish conditions. In the course, students get to explore theoretical perspectives on the development of rural areas, and they gain in-depth knowledge of how conditions for places to develop sustainable differs. The course provides training in how academically based knowledge and scientific theories can be applied within the professions of rural development.

Teaching formats

The course uses different teaching methods to promote students' learning and discussions: lectures, literature studies, seminars and exercises. The students complete a literature study that prepares them theoretically to write a master's thesis on the subject of rural development.

The course focuses on the following generic skills:
Critical thinking, problem solving, oral communication, written communication, collaboration.

The following components are mandatory:
Active participation in compulsory seminars, exercises, and presentations.

Collaboration with the surrounding community takes place through:
Guest lecturers.

Examination Formats and Requirements for Passing the Course

Passed written and oral presentation, passed exam, passed participation in mandatory sections.

Responsible Department/Equivalent

Department of Urban and Rural Development

Supplementary information

Included in program

• Agriculture and Rural Development
• Agricultural Science with a Specialisation in Rural Development

Module set

Title	Credits	Code
Single module	15.0	0001