Introduction to Arctic researchLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

Having completed the course, the participants i.e. doctoral candidates

· are familiar with contemporary Arctic research and the typical ways of setting research questions within different disciplines
· can position their own research topic in the broader field of Arctic research
· can identify themselves as a member of the doctoral programme’s research community and the Arctic research community

Content

The course is designed to provide a comprehensive introduction to the diverse field of contemporary multidisciplinary Arctic research (course focus themes vary annually). Doctoral candidates 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.

Program:
The program consists of a series of hybrid course meetings with guest lecturers.

Qualifications

The course is targeted to all doctoral researchers at the University of Lapland. Priority is given to those enrolled in the Arctic in a Changing World doctoral programme.

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

Further information

Teachers:
Visiting senior research fellow Hanna Lempinen (course coordinator); guest lecturers

Group size maximum: 30 participants.