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SCAND 331 - Introduction to Scandinavian Civilization
Fall 2022, Section 001
Instruction Mode: Section 001 is   Hybrid (see other Sections below)
Subject: Scandinavian Studies (SCAND)
Department: LSA Germanic Languages & Literatures
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Details

Credits:
3
Requirements & Distribution:
HU
Waitlist Capacity:
unlimited
Consent:
With permission of instructor.
Other Course Info:
Taught in English.
Repeatability:
May not be repeated for credit.
Primary Instructor:
Eriksson, Johanna
Start/End Date:
Full Term 8/29/22 - 12/9/22 (see other Sections below)
NOTE: Drop/Add deadlines are dependent on the class meeting dates and will differ for full term versus partial term offerings.
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Description

In Scand Civ, students become acquainted with the society and culture of the modern states of Scandinavia: Iceland, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and Finland. There will be special lectures and readings on post-World War II Scandinavia, with a focus on issues where these countries have made important contributions to the world. Among the topics to be covered are: history, politics, economics, education, social welfare, sustainability, art and architecture, music, film, literature, drama and migration.

Course Requirements:

Attendance and active participation, weekly responses, group presentations, two papers and presentations, and a final exam.

All material needed for this course is provided by the instructor.

Class Format:

In person.

SCAND 331 will have several guest speakers from Scandinavia invited on Zoom. All students are expected to attend these synchronous lectures and interact with the speaker.

Schedule

SCAND 331 - Introduction to Scandinavian Civilization
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MW 1:00PM - 2:30PM1427 MH
8/29/22 - 12/9/22

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