Introduction to Arctic research (5 cr)

Evaluation scale

H-5

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

Execution methods

The course is divided into guest expert lectures, group work and discussion and an individual written assignment submitted at the end of the course. Pair and group work will take place both in-person and through an online working platform. Course participants are expected to familiarize themselves with the supplementary reading materials.

Accomplishment methods

Active participation in the course meetings, participation in the group discussions and assignments and completion of the individual written assignment.

• Supplementary reading materials provided by the guest lecturers

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.

Location and time

14.9.2023 at 13-15 online
12.10.2023 at 13-15 online
9.11.2023 at 13-15 online
7.12.2023 at 13-15 online

11.01.24 at 13-15 online
08.02.24 at 13-15 online
07.03.24 at 13-15 online
04.04.24 at 13-15 online
02.05.24 at 13-15 online

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

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.

Further information

For more information about the course: tutkijakoulu@ulapland.fi.