Climate change studies in the humanities

Education facts

Code: 1ET084

In recent years, a conflicted debate has concerned climate and climate change. It is clear in this debate that climate and climate change is not only a natural or scientific phenomena concerning rising temperatures and severe weather conditions, but that there are cultural aspects that affect how we perceive, understand and position ourselves and others. This course deals with such social and cultural aspects of climate and climate change. It highlights how perceptions about climate and climate change continuously play a role for people’s identities and everyday life, and take place in memories, popular culture, folklore and social media.

Entry requirements

General entry requirements

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.

• Climate change studies in the humanities

  Umeå University

  Ortsoberoende

  Start date: 18 January 2027

  End date: 2 May 2027

  Pace of study: 33 %