Essay on Swedish Geography
Through the course Essay on Swedish Geography, 7,5 HECs, you will be able to describe and discuss, verbally and in written form, in depth knowledge in a chosen thematic field from the course ”Swedish 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
It is a flexible module, i.e. much of the tuition is individual and the study tempo can be 50% during period C–D, about 80% period C and 20% period D, or about 20% period C and 80% period D.
The Language of instruction is English.
Teaching format
Obligatory teaching format includes seminars and individual supervision.
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 verbally and in written form in-depth knowledge in a chosen topic of human geography research with illustrations and empirical data from the situation in Sweden.
Assessment
The examination primarily involves individual in-depth work on an essay developing a chosen topic from the course “Swedish Geography”.
Examiner
Several teachers assess and grade within the course.
Examiner: Lowe Börjeson, The 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.
