Theory and Method in Globalization, Environment and Social Change
The course focuses on theoretical approaches of relevance for the field of education, and how these affect the research process.
The course requires a Bachelor degree in geography or human geography or accepted to the Master's Programme in Globalization, Environment and Social Change, and English B (from the Swedish upper secondary education), or equivalent.
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Course structure
The course discusses several research methods of relevance for the field of education, and provides an opportunity for specialization in an elective method. In addition the course offers support in formulating a research problem and to develop a research plan.
Teaching format
Obligatory teaching is introductions, lectures, seminars and tutorials.
Detailed information, including grading criteria, is presented at the course introduction and via the collaboration and learning environment Athena.
Assessment
Examination takes place through take-home exams and oral and written presentation of assignments.
Examiner
Several teachers assess and grade within the course.
Examiner: Ilda Lindell, 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. -
Course reports
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Contact
Course coordinator
- Visiting address
The Geo-Science Building, room X305
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
Alternating and flexible hours
- Phone hours
Alternating and flexible hours
