TEMA1001V25 Introduction to Arctic research (5 cr)

Cooperation network course

Network: National doctoral courses

Available for: Doctoral studies

This course is offered through the Network for Doctoral Studies. These studies are available for doctoral degree students studying in the University of Jyväskylä.

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Grading scale:
Pass - fail
Language:
English

Description

The course is designed to provide a comprehensive introduction to the diverse field of contemporary multidisciplinary Arctic research (course focus themes vary annually). Doctoral researchers from all fields benefit from this course as it familiarizes the participants with a range of disciplines, approaches and methodologies relevant to contemporary Arctic social and sustainability sciences.

Learning outcomes

After completing this course, the doctoral researcher is able to: - understand contemporary Arctic research and the typical ways of setting research questions within different disciplines - position their own research topic in the broader field of Arctic research - identify themselves as a member of the doctoral programme’s research community and the Arctic research community