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The course provides an introduction to Swedish society, culture and daily life. It explores different themes and questions connecting contemporary culture with societal changes over the past century. Themes covered, includes gender, perceptions of Swedishness, the rural north and sustainability. Through a variety of learning activities, material, and assignments, representations of Swedishness and Swedish culture and identity are highlighted and problematized.

Module 1: Perspectives on Swedish culture (5 ects) 

The first module gives an introduction to the concept of culture and to different perspectives on Swedish culture. Through different themes and practical assignments, the student is trained to discuss and problematize what Swedish culture can be.. 

Module 2: Analysis of Swedish culture (2,5 ects) 

The student applies concepts and perspectives from the first module in an in-depth assignment. 

Expected learning outcomes

Module 1: Perspectives on Swedish culture (5 ects) 

After completing Module 1 the student should be able to: 

Knowledge and understanding 

• Account for the concept of culture,
• Account for contents and meanings in representations of Swedish culture and everyday life.

Skills and abilities 

• Identify and discuss how representations of Swedish culture are expressed in various settings and by different actors,
• conduct smaller documentation(s) of Swedish culture.

Judgment and approach 

• orally and in writing discuss examples of perceptions of Swedish culture e.g. in media and popular culture.

 
Module 2: Analysis of Swedish culture (2,5 ects) 

After completing Module 2 the student should be able to: 

Skills and abilities 

• apply central concepts and perspectives from the course's first module, 
• critically analyze examples of perceptions of Swedish culture.

Judgment and approach 

•  independently discuss, reflect and problematize what Swedish culture and perceptions of Swedishness can be. 

Required Knowledge

Form of instruction

The course is given in English. The teaching consists of lectures, seminars, individual and group assignments. If attendance at lectures and exercises is compulsory, that is to say of an examinatory character, this is specified in the schedule. If the student is absent from a compulsory seminar or lecture, a supplementary assignment will be provided by the teacher.
 
For those who are registered for a course and have a disability, there are resources for special support. For more information contact the Student Center.

Examination modes

Module 1: Perspectives on Swedish culture (5 ects) 

The module is examined continuously through seminars including prepration assignments. Seminars are graded with Pass (Godkänd) or Fail (Underkänd). To pass the module (min. grade G (Pass)) all mandatory parts are required and must have received the grade G.  

Module 2: Analysis of Swedish culture (2,5 ects) 

The module is examined through a written assignment. The written assignment is graded with Pass with distinction (Väl godkänd), Pass (Godkänd) or Fail (Underkänd). To pass the module (min. grade G (Pass)) the individual assignment must have received the grade G. To receive Pass with distinction (VG) the written assignment must have received the grade VG.

For each examining part of the course there is a regular examination given with a second reexamination within two months after the regular examination. For examinations performed in May and June, the first reexamination is offered within three months of the regular examination. In addition to this, a third reexamination is given within a year after the end of the course. Those who have passed the test may not undergo a re-test for higher grades.
 
 A student who does not fully meet the objectives of an examination but is close to the limit for a passing grade can, after a decision by the examiner, be given the opportunity to supplement in order to achieve the examination assignment's criteria for a passing grade. Completion of the examination must be adapted individually based on the goal(s) not achieved by the student and must take place within two weeks after the students have been notified of the examination results, but before the next examination opportunity. It is only permitted to supplement an unsuccessful result to pass, supplementation for higher grades is not permitted.

The examiner can decide on deviations from the syllabus' examination form. Individual adaptation of the examination form must be considered based on the student's needs. The examination form is adapted within the framework of the syllabus' expected study results. Students who need an adapted examination must request adaptation from the department responsible for the course no later than 10 days before the examination. The examiner decides on an adapted examination which is then communicated to the student.

To pass the course, all exams and compulsory parts must be passed. The grade constitutes a summary assessment of the results in the various parts of the examination and is only set when all compulsory parts have been approved. To obtain the grade Pass with distinction on the entire course, the student must have received this grade on module 2.

Students who are registered for a course and have registered credits in Ladok on the course have the right to be examined on the course and its parts up to two years after the first registration date. A student who, without a passing grade, has passed an ordinary examination and a re-examination for the course, has the right to have another examiner appointed at the next re-examination, unless there are special reasons to the contrary. Requests for a change of examiner are made to the director of studies at the Department of Culture and Media Studies.

Transfer of credits
 Information about credit transfer of previous courses can be found on Umeå University's student web. 

Other regulations

In a degree, this course may not be included together with another course with similar content. In case of doubt, the student should consult the Director of Studies at the Department of Cultural and Media Studies