How can Swedish fika, perceptions of gender equality and the importance of being in nature be studied through ethnographic methods?
In this course we introduce ethnographic research methods, such as interviews and observations to explore Swedish everyday life and customs. Through the lens of ethics and reflexivity we combine theory with practical assignments to discuss and explore how qualitative methods can be used to study Sweden from cultural perspectives. A cultural perspective includes in-depth knowledge about people's experiences, meaning-making and everyday practices. This may for example include why and how people engage in or abstain from certain activities, customs and celebrations defined and stated as "Swedish". As part of the course, the student will conduct a minor documentation of a Swedish phenomenon.
The course is primarily directed towards international students living, working, or studying in Sweden. Exchange students can take the course in parallel with Swedish culture and everyday life (1ET055).
The information below is only for exchange students
Starts
20 January 2025
Ends
8 June 2025
Study location
Umeå
Language
English
Type of studies
Daytime,
25%
Required Knowledge
General entry requirements
Selection
Students applying for courses within a double degree exchange agreement, within the department's own agreements will be given first priority. Then will - in turn - candidates within the department's own agreements, faculty agreements, central exchange agreements and other departmental agreements be selected.
Application code
UMU-A1512
Application
This application round is only intended for nominated exchange students. Information about deadlines can be found in the e-mail instruction that nominated students receive.
The online application opens 26 August 2024 at 08:00 CET.
