Swedish Culture and Society G1N

Education facts

Code: SV139G

<p>The course gives a brief introduction to Swedish culture and Swedish society, focusing on four parts (geography, culture, society and history) and consists of lectures given during the first half of the autumn/spring term. Besides learning about Sweden, the students are encouraged to look into and compare Swedish values and traditions to those of the student´s own cultural background. There will be lectures including discussions and reflections, as well as voluntary assignments, in which further understanding is encouraged. The course will also prepare you for the exam form “home based exam” commonly found in courses taught at Swedish universities. The course ends with an exam in the middle of the autumn/spring term. You are most welcome to listen, talk, learn, reflect, discuss, disagree, develop and dwell on the cultural aspects of the country in which you will spend the next few months/years of your life.</p>

Entry requirements

Entry requirements not set.

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 Society G1N

  University of Skövde

  Skövde

  Start date: 31 August 2026

  End date: 1 November 2026

  Pace of study: 20 %