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7,5 CREDITS | SPRING TERM Process tracing is a research method which is increasingly used in the social sciences and in policy evaluation. OverviewCore elements of Process tracingProcess tracing is about unpacking a causal process in a case and tracing how it worked empirically, which enables strong within case inferences about causal processes.The course situates process tracing in the methodolog
15 CREDITS | AUTUMN TERM The course explores the various socio-political processes that have been taking place in the Middle East since the beginning of the 21st century. OverviewCourse contentThe objective is to enable the student to learn and critically reflect on the current debates about the role of social movements, media, religion, institutions, the youth, the military, the evolving role of
OverviewIn the Autumn term, Graduate School offers the following methods courses:SIMM52: Designing Research in Social SciencesThis course aims to provide the student with an understanding of and skills in research design in the social sciences. (7,5 credits)SIMM53: Methods in Contemporary Middle Eastern StudiesThis course in Methods in Contemporary Middle Eastern Studies is designed to introduce s
https://graduateschool.sam.lu.se/course-catalogue/courses-methods-and-theory-science/autumn-term-courses-methods - 2025-10-09
OverviewIn the Spring term, Graduate School offers the following courses in methods and theory of science:SIMM23: Theory of Science for the Social SciencesThe aim of the course is to provide comprehensive understanding of contemporary Theory of Social Science. Hence the core of the course is presentations and critical discussions of major theories of Social Science as they revolve around epistemol
120 credits, 2 years Programme overviewThe interdisciplinary Master’s Programme in Middle Eastern Studies aims to develop deeper knowledge about the Middle East of today. The programme trains students in critical thinking and gives them the ability to apply this to current events and debates in and about the region. The programme also aims to educate students in social sciences theories and variou
https://graduateschool.sam.lu.se/admissions/master-arts-politics-and-society-contemporary-middle-east - 2025-10-09
Lena Karlsson Director of Studies, Graduate School Email: lena [dot] karlsson [at] genus [dot] lu [dot] se Lena's profile on the LU Research Portal Catia Gregoratti Programme Director, MSc in Global Studies Email: catia [dot] gregoratti [at] svet [dot] lu [dot] se Catia's profile on the LU Research Portal Anne Jerneck Programme Director, MSc in Development Studies Email: anne [dot] jerneck [at] lu
https://graduateschool.sam.lu.se/contact/our-directors - 2025-10-09
15 CREDITS | SPRING TERM This course focuses on significant feminist interventions to social theories within the distinct but interrelated spheres of the economic, political, social and sexual. As a student of this course, you will be trained in the diversity of the field of feminist theory, including its debates, theoretical contributions and analytical tools. Overview About the course Students w
PROFILE AND ELECTIVE COURSES OverviewSIMP02 - Globalisation, Conflict, Security and the StateThe objectives of this course are to provide students with different theoretical perspectives to critically analyse (a) the continuing relevance of the state and (b) positive and negative consequences of globalisation processes for various dimensions of security, such as military, political, economic, cult
https://graduateschool.sam.lu.se/course-catalogue/profile-and-elective-courses/spring-term-courses - 2025-10-09
7.5 CREDITS | AUTUMN TERM This course aims to provide the student with an understanding of and skills in research design in the social sciences. Overview Course content The course aims to provide the student with an understanding of and skills in research design in the social sciences. More specifically, the following issues are covered by the course: research approaches, applied philosophy of sc
7.5 CREDITS | AUTUMN TERM This course in Methods in Contemporary Middle Eastern Studies is designed to introduce students to the methodological debates and methods engaged in Middle Eastern Studies. Overview Course content This course aims to provide students with a broad-based training in research methodologies which enables them to use a range of research instruments and analyse different types
7.5 CREDITS | AUTUMN TERM This course aims to provide students with an understanding of key issues in feminist methodologies and theories of knowledge. OverviewCourse contentThe following issues are covered by the course: an overview of key concepts in theory of science in feminism,issues and debates in feminist theories of knowledge,main methodological approaches and traditions in feminist resear
7.5 CREDITS | AUTUMN TERM This course aims to introduce students to approaches and methods in applied global studies research. Overview Course content It provides students with knowledge to be able to identify diverse theoretical underpinnings and methodological tools used to generate and analyse data in the context of a multidisciplinary and evolving field of studies. Emphasis will be placed on q
7.5 CREDITS | AUTUMN TERM This course provides ample learning opportunities for the student to access, compare and understand a variety of research approaches and methods in contemporary development studies. Overview Course content With an emphasis on qualitative research, the course will demonstrate and highlight main approaches and principles for the collection, construction and analysis of diff
7.5 CREDITS | AUTUMN TERM This course surveys the main genres of document-based research, such as secondary data research and archival research, and provides some depth regarding selected types of such research. Overview Course content The course surveys mostly qualitative approaches, including thematic analysis, (qualitative) content analysis, and narrative analysis. It discusses also some quanti
20 August 2024 09:00 to 20:00 | Important dates All international students are recommended to arrive in Lund on the official Arrival Day.Find full information about Arrival Day, including what to do if you cannot arrive on this day, on the central university webpage: https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/student-life/before-you-arrive/your-arrival-lund/arrival-day About the eventLocation:Lund Universit
https://graduateschool.sam.lu.se/calendar/arrival-day-degree-students - 2025-10-09
30 August 2024 09:00 | Information meeting, Social Programme Introduction Day is an all-day event that is mandatory for all programme students. We will hold a mandatory programme introduction right before the term starts, so mark your calendars! This all-day event will be packed with information that will help you get acquainted with your programme structure and prepare you for life as a Graduate
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2 September 2024 08:00 | Important dates The autumn term of 2024 starts on Monday, 28 August. You can visit the pages linked below for more information on the courses that start in the first period of the term:SIMP01: Introduction to Global Studies, 15 creditsSIMP27: Gender, Class, Ethnicity and Sexuality, 15 creditsSIMP37: Theories and Issues in Development, 15 creditsSIMP45: Introduction to Midd
https://graduateschool.sam.lu.se/calendar/first-day-autumn-term-2024 - 2025-10-09
24 September 2024 15:00 to 17:00 | Social Share and Enjoy Food from Around the World! Every year, we invite first and second year students to this potluck-mingle during the first few weeks of the autumn term. If you're keen, bring a dish and come socialize with other Graduate School students. Bonus points to those who bring a dish traditional to the country they come from and/or for vegan dishes!
https://graduateschool.sam.lu.se/calendar/graduate-schools-international-potluck - 2025-10-09
26 August 2024 13:00 to 15:00 | Important dates All new program students are normally registered to their programmes and first profile courses during the first week of the term; however, you will have the opportunity to complete your registration process if you are a fully admitted student. It would be beneficial to register early if you would like to apply for CSN, other financial aid, or any mem
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3 October 2024 13:15 to 15:00 | Information meeting Internship, fieldwork, exchange studies or elective courses? This meeting is for first-year students at Graduate School to learn about the options they have for their elective term. Your third term is an important opportunity to make your personal footprint in your master's degree, by choosing to broaden or deepen (or even both!) different subjec
https://graduateschool.sam.lu.se/calendar/third-term-information-meeting-first-year-students - 2025-10-09
