Embodiment of the social world
The focus lies upon how these processes shape individuals’ behaviors and set the conditions for their health. The role of individual capabilities and agency is also discussed. In addition, the course touches upon the importance of the historical and political context in relation to various processes of embodiment.
The course will be taught in English.
Detailed information will be published in the learning platform Canvas for registered students at the course starts.
Teaching Format
The teaching will be based on lectures followed by group discussion seminars. Some lectures are pre-recorded and available online.
Active participation in the peer assessment seminar is mandatory. In case of absence from, or insufficient participation, in this seminar, the student will be given a compensatory assignment.
Participation in the group seminars is not mandatory, but strongly recommended.
The course will be taught in English.
Detailed information will be published in Athena for registered students at the start of the course. Please also see the course plan.
Course managers
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Assessment
The course is examined through an indivual written assignment and an invigilated exam. The course is also examined through active participation in the peer assessment seminar related to the individual written assignment.
The examination will be in English.
Dates for examination will be published no later than one month before the course starts in the schedule. More information on examination will be published at the start of the course in Athena for registered students. Please also see the course plan.
Examiner
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Reception by appointment.
Study Counsellor
Study counselling for all study levels.
Contact person for study support to students with long-term disabilities.
Study Administrator, Basic and Advanced Level
Coordinator, Master's Programme in Public Health Science
Sol Juarez
Director of Studies, Basic and Advanced levels
Jonas Landberg
Teacher
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