Political Culture and Interculturality: Views from Northern Europe

The course introduces Nordic political culture and how Nordic welfare models are transferred to and reinterpreted in other parts of the world. Nordic societal models and ideals are portrayed as exceptional in comparative value studies.

Upon completion of the course, students should be able to:

• give an account of various scientific approaches to Nordic political culture,
• give an account of contemporary intercultural policy research in Nordic contexts,
• use intercultural methods in a comparative approach to Nordic political culture, and
• critically reflect upon Nordic exceptionalism.

Timetable:

There are online lectures every Monday between 1 and 2.30 pm CET and online seminars every second Wednesday between 1 and 2.30 pm CET. The expected student work rate is 20 hours a week.

• B2 level of English.

Study Level: Bachelor

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