Introduction to Arctic research (5cr)

Objective

Having completed the course, the participants i.e. doctoral students:

- are familiar with the salient research areas in Arctic research and their typical ways of setting research questions
- can perceive their own research topic in the broader field of Arctic research
- understand the various interpretations of the term “Arctic” and are able to justify their own interpretation.

Content

The participants delve into the core issues and questions of the different areas of Arctic research.

Materials

Mandatory reading materials: Andrey N. Petrov, Shauna BurnSilver, F. Stuart Chapin III, Gail Fondahl, Jessica K. Graybill, Kathrin Keil, Annika E. Nilsson, Rudolf Riedlsperger & Peter Schweitzer (2017). Arctic Sustainability Research: Past, Present and Future. London: Routledge.
Supplementary reading materials: provided by the guest lecturers

Execution methods

The course is implemented through blended learning methods: the course is divided into contact meetings and assignments completed between them both independently and in groups.

Accomplishment methods

Participation in the course meetings, completion of the required assignments, and participation in the closing seminar.