Embodied Cognition and Cultural Practices

The SDU International Summer School will in 2026 offer courses in both Odense and Sønderborg, and you will be a part of a truly international learning environment giving you a network of friends all over the world. Use SDU International Summer School as a unique opportunity to combine studies with cultural experiences and travel. Be a part of one of the best learning environments in Europe and meet our inspiring professors who will teach you the latest within academics and research. Enjoy and explore the happy spirit of Denmark and take part in the lively programme of social and cultural activities in and around the cities of Odense and Sønderborg, arranged by the SDU International Summer School. All courses are open to Danish and international full-time students, exchange students and guest students. SDU offers all students enrolled in the SDU International Summer School accommodation service and visa service. Find information about what courses SDU Summer School offers, how to apply and much more at www.sdu.dk/summerschool. Cultural practices such as reading fiction, making art, and taking part in a dance performance, contribute fundamentally to human self-reflection, and connect us with our cultural heritage. Rather than supplementary activities, these practices are core to the health and well-being of both individuals and societies. The field of embodied cognitive science studies how our skilful engagement with a material environment shapes human thinking, affectivity, perception and action. Recent years have witnessed a flurry of interest in applying embodied cognition to the skills of craftspeople, artists, architects, writers, dancers and performers, investigating how engaging with these practices might be essential for human flourishing and well-being. The course aims to equip students with knowledge of core concepts in embodied cognitive science, and how these concepts are applied to empirically investigate skills for participating in cultural practices of making art, literature, theatre and performance, music and how these practices might foster well-being and thriving. Level: Master | Offered in Odense | Offered by: Faculty of Health Science

Living costs€1,370 a month in Odense, rent included

€16,440

Living costs from SiT estimate from livingcost.org city data (Nov 2026), converted from USD at the ECB reference rate of 30 Oct 2026 (1 EUR = 1.1172 USD)

Typical requirements in Denmark for this degree level. Your advisor gives you the final list.

• A completed qualification that gives access to Short Course study.
• Academic transcripts and any programme-specific assessment the institution asks for.
• Your advisor checks the final requirements for your education system and intake.

Confirm the accepted English-language evidence with the institution for the selected intake.

Prepare for and book LanguageCert Academic with SIT Connect

A typical checklist for this degree level. Your advisor gives you the final list.

The central catalogue records this programme as accredited.