Diss.--Lund. / Extra t.p., with thesis statement, inserted. Transparency of The phonological system of Swedish inserted in pocket. Bibliography: p. 173-180.

Abstract Through an analysis of four case-studies, this essay aims to provide some recent data related to what extent information technology (IT) and ICT-tools are used in schools. It takes a closer look at some of the problems teachers can encounter in connection with computers, lap-tops, tablets and so on. The focus of the essay has been placed mainly on answering questions related to two areas; • What kind of attitudes do teachers express toward IT and its use? • How does the reality involving IT and IT-use actually look like in schools? The methodology used to acquire the information was based on R. H. Bernard's format for semi-structured interviews. Further, the study also brings up issues that can be worthwhile to elaborate on, and, how to better predict the future of IT in schools. Two factors were brought into view that seems vital to deal with in order for computers and IT to function well in a school-setting: • A sufficient quantity of the technological tools that are implemented • Access to updated and professional training in the tools being used This study also confirmed that IT in school is still very much characterized by trials, errors and experimenting, much like University professor Säljö stated eleven years ago. (Säljö, 2002)

The Swedish emigrants, in 1901-1904, were displeased with their home country, so they moved to America with hope to find a better life. Even though they were displeased they still had a great love for their home country and tried to either create a “new Sweden” (the Swedish-Americans), or they traveled back to their families, hopefully with savings big enough to buy their own home. Sweden did not have a homestead act like the Americans did, which probably is the biggest reason to the emigration. There was also the question of each individual’s right to vote. When you got American citizenship, you received the right to vote. The right to vote, as a reason to the emigration, was discussed in the Swedish newspaper. Some articles claimed that there were areas in Sweden with little political influence that had a lower emigration rate, in comparison to areas with a larger political influence. However, not only did you receive the right to vote, but you also get a home for free, thanks to the The Homestead, which later on became a national symbol for Sweden. A little red cottage with a stone wall around the land. The feeling for nationalism grew as this symbol alongside the Swedish national theme came along. There were of course other reasons, such as the strict laws of military service at the age of 20. As the laws got more serious, the emigration got higher.   My purpose behind this thesis was to find out what the oppinions was from two Swedish newspapers about the great emigration to America that took place between the years of 1901-1904. It was two newspapers from each political opposites, and a total of 35 articles was found and used. To make the material manageable, I had to set up a few keywords. That way I could select a few headlines, instead of reading them all. Then I presented the newspapers´ arguments in four kategories. The same four kategories are used to discuss the possibilities and problematics behind the arguments. The point behind this study is to show how the nationalistic arguments are presented in the newspapers.

Internationalization is a topic of high actuality, and in this study the spotlights is on how small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) access foreign market opportunities and go international. There are a large numbers of studies of internationalization processes but most of them mainly focus on multinational enterprises. There is a need for studies on how SMEs internationalize, what barriers they face and what role immigrants play in the process of internationalization. In this study the purpose is to investigate the internationalization process of Swedish SMEs and the contributions of social networks in the process. Immigrants are introduced as a social network. Drawing on the Uppsala internationalization process model with the network approach, the literature on social network with a knowledge-based view, this study aims to fulfil the above mentioned purpose. For the empirical study, a qualitative method has been used and semi-structured interviews have been performed in six Swedish SMEs. The results of our study illustrate that the Swedish SMEs experience several barriers in the internationalization process due to the lack of financial resources and knowledge-related resources. They also gradually start the internationalization process in their neighbour countries. Moreover, the study shows that the immigrants contribute in the process of internationalization by providing the SMEs with market knowledge and through offering experiential learning.

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Diss.--Lund. / Extra t.p., with thesis statement, inserted. Transparency of The phonological system of Swedish inserted in pocket. Bibliography: p. 173-180.

Thesis--Lund. / Summary in English. Includes bibliographical references (p. 230-237).

Issued also as Thesis--Göteborgs högskola. / "Om attributionen av Läsn:s artiklar": slip inserted after p. 474.

Akademisk avhandling--Lund. / Extra t.p., with thesis statement, inserted. "Skriftregister": p. 328-339.

Thesis. (Ph. D.) Upsala University.