HT 2026, Ethics in Social Science, 7,5 credits
The faculty-wide course SOA011F, Ethics in the Social Sciences will be given during the period Sept-Nov.
The course begins with an introductory lecture on September 3 and concludes with an examination seminar on November 16. The course is taught at half speed and consists of lectures and seminars. For the autumn 2026 semester, the course language is English. All lectures will be held online. The RCR Simulation Lab workshop and the final seminar at the end of the course will take place on site in Östersund and Sundsvall, respectively.
A complete bibliography can be found in the syllabus; please note that additional articles may be added. Some lecturers may ask you to prepare an assignment in advance. Lectures and seminars are compulsory. If you are unable to participate at any time, you will be given an alternative task.
The course coordinator for the course is Minna Lundgren.
Last day to register is the 9 August.
Schedule:
Week 36, 3/9, 10:00–12:00: Introduction to Research Ethics, lecturer Minna Lundgren.
Week 37, 8/9, 13:00–15:00: Theoretical, Practical and Applied Perspectives in Ethics in Research, lecturer David Kronlid.
Week 37, 11/9, 10:00–12:00: Ethics and Critical Theory, lecturer Erna Danielsson.
Week 39, 22/9, 10:00–12:00: Medical Ethics, Professional Ethics and Research Ethics, lecturer Lisbeth Kristiansen.
Week 39, 24/9, 10:00–12:00: Research Ethics, Researcher Ethics and Challenging Situations, lecturer Minna Lundgren.
Week 40, 29/9, 13:00–15:00: Ethical Misconduct, lecturer Mats Jong.
Week 42, 13/10, 10:00–12:00 and 13:00–15:00: The Ethical Review Act and GDPR, lecturers Jon Öberg and Minna Lundgren.
TBD: Registry Research.
Week 43, 21/10, 13:00–16:00: Ethical Review Seminar, lecturer Minna Lundgren.
Week 43, 22/10, 13:00–16:00: Workshop in RCR Simulation Lab, Östersund campus, lecturers Minna Lundgren and Lisbeth Kristiansen.
Week 47, 16/11, 10:00–15:00: Final Paper Seminar, Sundsvall campus, lecturers Minna Lundgren and Lisbeth Kristiansen.