Swedish Geography
Swedish Geography, 7,5 HECs, discusses aspects of Swedish geography related to topics in human geography, and which include landscape, population, social, urban and economic geography.
This course primarily targets exchange students and foreign students at Stockholm University, especially students in geography, planning, and other subjects in the social sciences.
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Course structure
Through this course you will be able to describe development of different aspects in Sweden and which are relevant for Human Geography, describe and discuss literature in particular theme of Human Geography and with reflection on the situation in Sweden.
The language of instruction is English.
Teaching format
Obligatory teaching format are lectures, seminars, excursions and to write a paper.
Detailed information, including grading criteria, is provided at the course introduction and via the learning platform Athena.
Learning objectives
On completion of this module students will be able to:
- present outlines of different aspects of conditions in Sweden which are relevant to themes in human geography.
- present outlines and discuss literature in a defined question of human geography and with reflections to the situation in Sweden.
Assessment
The examination includes writing a paper.
Examiner
Several teachers assess and grade within the course.
Examiner: Lowe Börjeson, Department of Human Geography
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Schedule
The schedule will be available no later than one month before the start of the course. We do not recommend print-outs as changes can occur. At the start of the course, your department will advise where you can find your schedule during the course. -
Course literature
Note that the course literature can be changed up to two months before the start of the course. -
Contact
Course coordinator
- Visiting address
The Geo-Science Building, room X324
Svante Arrhenius väg 8, Frescati
Academic Counselling
- Visiting address
The Geo-Science Building, room X331
Svante Arrhenius väg 8, Frescati
Student Affairs Office
- Visiting address
The Geo-Science Building, room X326
Svante Arrhenius väg 8, Frescati
- Office hours
Tuesday and Thursday at 10.00–12.00.
- Phone hours
Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 10.00–12.00.
