Course GTR2K8

Event Studies

7.5 Credits
First Cycle
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Starts week 4, 2025

This course deals with the multidisciplinary characteristics of special events and festivals and the importance of events in contemporary societies. The role of Special events and festivals as a development tool is explored alongside issues surrounding cultural commodification. Behavioural economics is introduced as a way of understanding the potential of special events in dealing with social change. Finally, the course discusses the importance of inclusive stakeholder engagement when planning events.
Starts and ends:
week 4, 2025 - week 13, 2025
Study Rate:
50%
Location:
Borlänge
Time of Day:
Day
Teaching form:
Normal
Language:
English
Other:
P: Course only offered as part of programme.
Entry Qualifications :
  • 60 credits
  • No knowledge of Swedish is required.
Selection :
Guarenteed admission
Application Code:
HDA-V3KLF
Main field of study:
Tuition Fee
First Tuition Fee Installment:
10,875 SEK
Total Tuition Fee:
10,875 SEK
EU/EEA Citizens or exchange students are not required to pay fees.
Information on application and tuition fees: www.universityadmissions.se.
Application period
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