TEMA3002V25 Critical Arctic Studies (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.
Description
During the course, doctoral researchers will gain an understanding of what critique and a critical attitude in research means. The course introduces different approaches that can be applied broadly in studies of the peoples, societies, environment and envisioned futures of the Arctic.
Learning outcomes
After completing this course, the doctoral researcher is able to:
- understand the role of critique and develop a critical attitude in research
- obtain a comprehension of different critical approaches that can be applied in social, political, legal and human sciences
- identify motivations for critical research in the context of Arctic developments and phenomena
- discuss critically current Arctic developments and environmental, socio-economic, legal and political debates
- apply critical approaches in one’s own research.