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Introduction to Language and Culture in Northern Scandinavia 7.5 credits

About the course

This course offers an introduction to language and culture in Northern Scandinavia. Throughout four sub-courses, students will encounter literary works about and from the region and learn about the language situation both past and present. Students will read and discuss a contemporary work of fiction in its entirety and become acquainted with Icelandic sagas, Sami and Tornedalian authorship.

In addition to Nordic languages, an overview of minority languages in the area is provided, both in terms of present-day circumstances and how the language situation has evolved over time. The course highlights the multilingual landscapes of today and relates them to an earlier multilingualism in the region.

Overall, this course provides students with a comprehensive introduction to the unique linguistic and cultural landscape of Northern Scandinavia. Through readings, discussions, and research, students will develop a nuanced understanding of language and culture in the region, and the complex interplay between the two. 

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  • Autumn 2025

    • Introduction to Language and Culture in Northern Scandinavia

      Second admissions round for EU/EEA citizens

      HT25 / Varied / English / Web-based (online)

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      Starts

      1 September 2025

      Ends

      18 January 2026

      Number of credits

      7.5 credits

      Type of studies

      Web-based (online)

      Mandatory meetings

      No mandatory meetings

      Other meetings

      None

      Study pace

      25%

      Teaching hours

      Mixed

      Study location

      Varied

      Language

      English

      Application code

      UMU-18218

      Outline for distance course

      The teaching is completely online. Access to a computer is required to complete the tasks included in the course. For information on technical requirements for computer equipment and network connection, see "Technical requirements for online courses" at https://www.umu.se/student/sprakstudier/dokument/
      Eligibility General entry requirements
      Selection

      Results-National university aptitude test-Academic credits
      Application

      Application deadline was 15 April 2025. The application period is closed. Please note: This second application round is intended only for EU/EEA/Swiss citizens.

      Application and tuition fees

      As a citizen of a country outside the European Union (EU), the European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland, you are required to pay application and tuition fees for studies at Umeå University.

      Application fee: SEK 900

      Tuition fee, first instalment: SEK 12,075

      Total fee: SEK 12,075

      Details about tuition, fees and funding

       

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