LU0106, Politics, policies and public administration, 15.0 Hp
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Syllabus

Finalized by: PN-O, 2025-12-12
Valid from : Spring semester 2027 (2027-01-18)

Level

First cycle (G1N)

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 aim of the course is to give students broad knowledge of how the political system works and insight into both the public sector and civil society. Based on the broad overview, the course focuses on how the political system and political programs influence and are influenced by rural conditions. Particular emphasis is placed on EU and national programs; knowledge on public administration (exercise of authority) and on local perspectives on policy.

After completing the course, students should, orally and in writing, be able to:

• account for theoretical perspectives on policy and administration in the field that the subject rural development constitutes;
• describe how decision-making takes place in the Swedish political system, including the EU level, and describe the role of the public administration in the political system;
• make assessments concerning policy-based conditions for rural development and relate analytically and critically to political systems and programs.

Content

The main content of the course consists of knowledge of the relationships between social institutions and rural conditions. Generic knowledge in the form of critical thinking, oral and written presentation constitute essential parts of the course.

The course consists of a mix of lectures and independent work, individually and in groups, based on cases, both constructed and taken from reality, which are presented and discussed during mandatory seminars. The literature is treated partly in lectures and partly in seminars and is expected to be used actively in the discussion of the case studies.

Examination Formats and Requirements for Passing the Course

Successful completion of the course requires: - passed written or oral exams; - active participation in mandatory activities. For more information, see the course schedule.

Responsible Department/Equivalent

Department of Urban and Rural Development

Supplementary information

The Course Replaces

LU0026, LU0077, LU0099