The course provides an introduction to Swedish society, culture and daily life. It explores different themes and questions connecting contemporary culture with societal changes over the past century. Themes covered includes gender, perceptions of Swedishness, the rural north and sustainability. Through a variety of learning activities, material and assignments, representations of Swedishness and Swedish culture and identity are highlighted and problematized. The course is primarily directed towards international students living, working or studying in Sweden. The course is either taught on campus for international students, or as an online summer course open for all applicants.
The information below is only for exchange students
Starts
1 September 2025
Ends
18 January 2026
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 a greement, within the departments own agreements will be given first priority. Then will - in turn - candidates within the departments own agreements, faculty agreements, central exchange agreements and other departmental agreements be selected.
Application code
UMU-A1501
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 application period is closed.
