The course Icelandic Society and Nature starting tomorrow
The course Icelandic Society and Nature starts tomorrow at the University Centre of the Westfjords. The course explores the context of society, politics, history, economy, environment and natural resources in Iceland with regard to both land and sea. Emphasis is placed on exploring Iceland’s international image with regard to the environment and natural resources. This includes how the country’s nature may be linked to the self-image of the modern Icelander, nature as a source of nationalism, and how this has manifested regarding utilization vs. conservation of natural resources.
On completion of the course, the goal is that students have acquired general knowledge on Icelandic society and environment, can identify how Icelandic culture and history are linked to Iceland’s international image regarding environmental issues and can evaluate current topics related to Icelandic society and environment in an interdisciplinary context.
The course instructor is Íris Hrund Halldórsdóttir. Íris Hrund does research in the field of tourism with emphasis on their connection to rural societies and nature. She has participated in numerous research projects, worked as a specialist at the Icelandic Tourism Research Centre and as an adjunkt professor in geography and tourism at the University of Iceland. She has experience in teaching and conducting courses, holds an MSc in Tourism Studies from the University of Iceland and is a PhD student in Geography at the University of Iceland. Íris Hrund was born and raised in the northern Westfjords and could therefore be called a local.
All master's courses taught at the University Centre of the Westfjords are open to participants from both universities and the business community. If you are interested in attending a single course at the University Centre, you can familiarize yourself with our course catalog and check out the possibility of Guest Studies at UW.