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Embodiment of the social world

This course addresses some fundamental processes through which the social world enters the individual’s body and mind.

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.

  • Course structure

    The course will be taught in English.

    For detailed course information, please see the course description:  PH04A1 Course description HT2024 (254 Kb)

    More information will also be distributed to all registered students through Athena.

    Teaching format

    The teaching will be based on lectures followed by group discussion seminars. Some lectures are pre-recorded and available online.

    Participation in the group seminars is not mandatory, but strongly recommended.

    The course will be taught in English.

    For detailed course information, please see the course description that will become available on this page no later than one month before the course starts.

    More information will also be distributed to all registered students through Athena.

    Course managers

    Bitte Modin

    Assessment

    The course is examined through an indivual written assignment and an individual written take-home 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.

    For more information on examination, please see the course description.

    Examiner

    Bitte Modin

  • 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.
  • Course reports

  • Contact

    Study counsellor
    Study Administrator, Basic and Advanced Level
    Coordinator, master's programme
    Director of Studies, Basic and advanced levels