Embodiment of the social world (7.5 ECTS)

This course "Embodiment of the social world" (PH012F1) addresses a number of fundamental processes through which the social world enters the individual’s body and mind. Further, the course addresses how these processes shape individual’s behaviors and set the conditions for health. Individual’s agency and capabilities are also discussed. In addition, the course touches upon the role of the historical and political context in relation to various processes of embodiment.

Course dates

Autumn 2024, period D (December, 5th - January, 19th)

PH012F1 Course plan (83 Kb)

PH012F1 Kursplan på svenska (juridiskt dokument) (86 Kb)

Course content

This course addresses a number of fundamental processes through which the social world enters the individual’s body and mind. Further, the course addresses how these processes shape individual’s behaviors and set the conditions for health. Individual’s agency and capabilities are also discussed. In addition, the course touches upon the role of the historical and political context in relation to various processes of embodiment.

Course managers

Bitte Modin

Schedule

The schedule will be announced at least one month before the course starts.

Course literature

The current literature list will be available at least two months before the course starts.

Course Literature PH012F1 Valid from 2022 (281 Kb)

More information

This course is offered in collaboration with the Master’s programme in public health sciences: Societal and individual perspectives. The teaching occasions are to be attended jointly with the master students. You will find more information in the PH012F1 Education plan. All registered students will get access to the schedule and course material in Athena.

Admission

If you are interested in taking the course, please send an email to our study administrator kursadmin.publichealth@su.se

 

Contact

Further questions?

If you have any questions about the course, please contact

Study administrator kursadmin.publichealth@su.se

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