Field work: preparations and methods

Education facts

Code: REGFA2

Module 1, Cultural Encounters in the Field, 7.5 ECTS cr The module deals with cultural encounters, cultural clashes and how cultural differences arise between minority and majority cultures. Students reflect on their own position in the field, and discuss strategies and approaches to handle situations. Module 2, Field Research Methodology, 7.5 ECTS cr The module has a focus on field research methodology. Students draw up a preliminary field study plan and develop methodological skills in conducting field research, such as observations, interviews and photo documentation, and in writing a project description and project report. The module is particularly suited to students who need to collect material for an essay.

Entry requirements

Completed 30 ECTS credits

Education offerings

Each offering has its own dates and conditions. Closed offerings are retained as history and do not mean that a new application is open.

• Field work: preparations and methods

  Karlstad University

  Karlstad

  Start date: 31 August 2026

  End date: 17 January 2027

  Pace of study: 50 %