Twentieth Century Sweden

Class Description

How did Sweden go from a poverty-stricken nation (where just over one fifth of the population left the country to find better economic opportunities) to its position of wealth and international influence? Massive changes of class structure, voting rights, invention and innovation changed the situation of the average Swede for the better. By the end of the Twentieth Century, cracks in the system were apparent as the nation struggled with increased immigration, the fall of the Iron Curtain, and its entrance into the European Union. This class looks at the major trends in Swedish history from 1900 to the start of the Twenty-first Century. No Textbook: Instructor will provide handouts. FOR WA STATE RESIDENTS: Please be aware that as of Oct 1, 2025, the state of Washington is imposing sales tax on all classes over 1 person except for K-12 and University/College classes. This is true for online classes and in-person classes, non-profit and for-profit organizations, educational and recreational purposes. It includes the 2-person ballet class your 5 and 7-year old kids are taking, the cooking classes you and your partner sign up for at the local PCC, and the self-defense course your niece teaches online. Of course, it also includes online and in-person language classes offered by non-profits like SLI. Last quarter, because the new law was sprung right in the middle of our registration period and without much notice, SLI decided to pay the sales tax for the students, but we will regrettably not be able to continue this practice in 2026. The sales tax at this point is 6.5% + local tax (wherever in WA you live). This amount be added at checkout. :( sorry ):