Course objectives

This is an advanced level course on the politics of research and expertise in the social sciences and the humanities, with a special focus on Global Politics. It addresses questions of both positionalities in research practices and the power dimensions inherent in the broader societal role of research. Topics covered include power relations in “the field”, expertise as power, questions connected to the reproduction of hierarchies and categories in text analysis and archival research, ethics and politics in dissemination and presentation of research.

Syllabus

Syllabus for Positionalities, ethics and power in research on Global Politics (pdf)

Course credits

7,5 credits

Course code 

KSGP003

Language of instruction

English

Entry requirement

Students must be admitted to doctoral studies

Course dates

14 September - 23 October 2026. The course will be held on Mondays or Tuesdays and Fridays.

Course guide and detailed schedule 

Course guide for Positionalities, ethics and power in research on Global Politics (pdf)

Teaching mode

This course will be taught on campus

Selection

  1. Doctoral students at the Department of Global Political Studies (GPS), the Faculty of Culture and Society or other Malmö University Faculties.
  2. Doctoral students admitted to higher education institutions within Lärosäten Syd (Universities in South Sweden) and/or UNIC.
  3. Other doctoral students.

Application

The application has closed

Application deadline

25 August

Additional information

The number of participants is limited to 15 doctoral students, with a minimum of 3 doctoral students from GPS required for the course to be held.

For academic questions, please contact the course responsible:

Kristin Järvstad

For administrative questions, please contact the doctoral education officer: 

Maria English