Social transformations in northern Sweden
The northern parts of Sweden have undergone and are undergoing various social transformations such as depopulation, closures, mining boom and a so-called green transition.
This course addresses societal transformations from social and cultural perspectives, and provides tools for understanding driving forces as well as resistance.
It is based on examples of ongoing and/or experienced societal processes in Northern Sweden.
Using concepts such as justice, place and identity, it discusses how social processes are given meaning.
IN SWEDISH
Access to a computer is required to complete the assignments included in the course.
Place of study Unspecified location
Language of instruction Swedish
Form of study Mixed times, 25%, Distance learning
Number of compulsory meetings 3
Number of other meetings None
Arrangement for distance course Teaching is entirely web-based with two compulsory seminar sessions.
Entry requirements Basic eligibility
Course details
| Academic level(s) | Bachelor |
|---|---|
| Country | Sweden |
| Language of instruction | |
| Institution | Umeå University |
| Begin date | 15.01.2024 |
| End date | 02.06.2024 |
| Registration deadline | 16.10.2023 |
| ECTS credits | 7.5 |
| Field school | No |
| Fields of study | Sociology and cultural studies |
| Teaching place | Umeå |
| Tags | societytransformationNorthern Sweden |