Welcome to the 3rd edition of the PhD course Culture, Sport and Society, this time held in Umeå, Sweden (https://goo.gl/maps/mdyeY9BVNsNaofvm6). We are proud to present a very strong team of speakers and hope that we can offer some midnight sun during our social programme. If you want to know more about Umeå, please have a look at this film https://vimeo.com/119539940, and visit Umeå Tourist Office (https://visitumea.se/en). For some quick facts about Umeå University, see https://www.umu.se/globalassets/centralwebb/om-umea-universitet/fakta-och-historik/19529_bro_thisisumu.pdf
Course Aims
The aim of the course is to advance student interest in, and understanding of, the social and cultural aspects of sport, with particular reference to broader issues of culture, cultural production and cultural politics. The course will feature a mix of lectures, seminars and workshops on these themes. Lectures and seminars will be given by leading academics from European universities. Workshops will enable students to discuss their projects with lecturers and fellow students. Students will also receive practical advice and guidance on writing up their projects, and on how to write for publication in academic books, journals, and other media. The course seeks to provide the basis for the development of long-term international research networks involving PhD students and more established scholars and researchers.
Speakers
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- Sine Agergaard (Aalborg University)
- Adam Evans ( University of Copenhagen)
- Bieke Gils (University of South-Eastern Norway)
- Richard Giulianotti (Loughborough University/University of South-Eastern Norway)
- Tommy Langseth (University of South-Eastern Norway)
- Dino Numerato (Charles University in Prague)
- Aage Radmann (Norwegian School of Sport Sciences)
- Natalie Barker Ruchti (Örebro University)
- Astrid Schubring (University of Gothenburg)
- Lone Friis Thing (Norwegian School of Sport Sciences)
- Anne Tjönndal (Nord University)
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Content
The course will cover a wide range of substantive topics and theoretical issues that will be of direct relevance to student research interests. Topics and issues to be covered will include:
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- Sport, cultural politics, cultural policies, and cultural identities
- Sport and globalization
- Sport, physical culture, gender and the body
- Learning cultures and cultural learning in high-performance sport
- Sport and body cultures
- Sociology of sport, technology and the environment
- Fan cultures in sport
- Sport, innovation and inclusion/exclusion
- Sport, culture and migration
- Theories and concepts of sport
- Research methods for studying sport
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Further aspects of the course are student presentations and group discussions of research projects; and guidance on the development of student writing skills and publication plans. The social programme will include evening activities such as dinners and sport and outdoor life activities. View preliminary schedule here.
Venue
This year’s course venue is Umeå University, Umeå, Sweden. It is anticipated that in future years the course venue will change, so that the course will be hosted by other partner institutions. If you might be interested in hosting the course in future years, please contact Richard Giulianotti (richard.giulianotti@usn.no).
Organization
The 2020 PhD course will be organized by University of South-Eastern Norway and Umeå University, Sweden. Key contacts for the organization of the academic side of the course are Richard Giulianotti (richard.giulianotti@usn.no) and Josef Fahlén (josef.fahlen@umu.se). Key contact for practical matters, such as queries on accommodation, is Josef Fahlén (josef.fahlen@umu.se).
Teaching Structure and Credits
The credit value of the course is 10 ECTS. The course will run for five working days, and consist of lectures and student presentation. At the end of the course, students can (if they need the credits) submit a scientific essay. When assessed and graded as a ‘pass’, a diploma will be issued by University of South-Eastern Norway in cooperation with the participating universities. It should be noted that it is possible to participate without submitting an essay. If the credits are not needed for the fulfilment of a PhD, it is possible to take part in the course as a scientific workshop.
Course Costs
Participating students will be expected to cover the costs of their participation, in terms of travel, accommodation and evening meal costs. Lunches, coffee and “Fika” (snacks) will be provided by the organizers.
Regarding accommodation, we suggest consulting the options provided here. Prices range from € 107 for four nights at the STF Youth Hostel, to € 393 at Stora Hotellet Umeå. Most options are located within the city centre with very short walking distances between them. In order to keep the group together, we suggest trying to make reservations at one of the following options:
Budget prizes
- STF Youth Hostel (€ 27 per night)
- Norrland YMCA Hostel (€ 41 per night)
- Gamla Fängelset (€ 64 per night)
Regular prizes
- U&Me Hotel (€ 72 per night)
- Comfort Umea City (€ 77 per night)
- Comfort Hotel Winn (€ 88 per night)
Participation and Application
The course is open to all PhD students. Please apply to join the course by completing this application form and sending it to Richard Giulianotti (richard.giulianotti@usn.no) and Josef Fahlén (josef.fahlen@umu.se). Priority will be given to PhD student participation, but if possible we may consider the involvement of Masters and post-doctoral students.
Application deadline is April 15. Notifications of acceptance will be sent out in close connection to submission.
