Swedish Culture and Everyday life

Education facts

Code: 1ET055

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. The course is primarily directed towards international students living, working or studying in Sweden. The course is either taught on campus for international students, or as an online course open for all applicants.

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.

• Swedish Culture and Everyday life

  Umeå University

  Start date: 18 January 2027

  End date: 6 June 2027

  Pace of study: 25 %