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This article provides a description of the University of Södertörn and its course of study in the field of ethnology. The author reports that the ethnology department was established in 1996 and emphasizes cultural diversity and the ethnology of Europe. Research within the department covers globalization, modern rituals, and post-modernity, focused on the Baltic region and Eastern Europe.

This article looks at the role of museums in the study of ethnology in Sweden. The author notes that traditionally the two worked together in this field as museums were able to provide material culture and documentation for use by ethnologists. Museums were also heavily involved in the academic aspect of ethnology. A history of this partnership is presented, highlighting periods of excessive cooperation and divergence.

This article looks at the impact that folklore study has had on the study of ethnology in Sweden as a whole. The author suggests that the former has greatly influenced the latter and helped shape it as a course of study. The history of folklore study in Sweden is explored as well as the predominant trends. An effort is made to present the two areas of study as inherently linked in Sweden.

This article describes the evolution of the study of ethnology in Sweden, starting with the 16th century and continuing until the present day. The author notes that descriptions of popular culture began in the 16th century but became much more developed in the 19th century. Official study of ethnology did not begin in Sweden until the 20th century when university courses were offered in the subject, drawing from growing museum and folk collections.