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These two courses introduce students to the Swedish language and important aspects of modern Swedish society. Students learn to speak, read, and write Swedish through pronunciation practice, conversation, and grammar study. Readings include textbook selections, young people's literature, and some modern Swedish short stories. Instructional films are also used. Offered annually.
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A continuation of SWE-102, these courses are designed to help students strengthen their Swedish conversation skills and improve their writing and reading abilities. Students will read modern Swedish literary texts and will also discuss articles and films about breakthroughs in modern Swedish culture. After successful completion of SWE-201, students will qualify for study in Sweden, if desired. Prerequisite: SWE-102 or the consent of the instructor. Offered annually.
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3.00 Credits
Students with an adequate reading knowledge of a Scandinavian language concentrate on one chosen area: language, literature, history, art, etc. Instructor's permission required. Fall and Spring semesters.
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This combination of beginning literature and advanced language course introduces students to the social and psychological themes expressed by writers of modern Swedish short fiction. Many of these writers are recent immigrants to Sweden. In this course, students will further improve their reading, speaking, and writing skills through discussion, written assignments, in-class presentations, and outside reports. Required of all Scandinavian Studies majors and minors and also open to students with the necessary background in Swedish. Prerequisite: SWE-202 or the consent of the instructor. Fall semester.
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This course, taught in Swedish, explores the interplay between verbal and musical expression from medieval Nordic ballads to contemporary popular songs. Swedish selections are emphasized. Prerequisite: SWE-202 or equivalent. Offered occasionally.
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These courses focus on prominent representatives of Swedish culture or selected themes and ideas in Swedish cultural life. Topics included in recent years: Vilhelm Moberg and working class literature, Swedish emigration/immigration, Swedish women writers, the child in Swedish literature and film, and Sweden today and how news media present it. Prerequisite: SWE-301 or consent of instructor. Spring semester.
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This course introduces students with no prior dance background or training to the fundamental elements of modern dance technique. Emphasis is on anatomy and kinesiology as applied to dance movement, improvisational explorations, and total body awareness of the elements of space, time, design, energy, and force. The class also provides an introduction to the history and theory of modern dance as an art form. ARTS, Fall and Spring semesters.
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The course acquaints the student with principles of theatrical design. Students will work experimentally with a range of materials to conceptualize dramatic works in visual terms. Although part of the major program in Theatre, the course also is intended as an introductory class in fine arts for non-majors. ARTS, Spring semester.
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Beginning Ballet is designed as a basic introduction to classical dance and a complement to Beginning Modern Dance. The key concepts of the course include: an appreciation for ballet theory and history, alignment and anatomy for the dancer (from a practical perspective), and an awareness of the performing "style" and aesthetic particular to ballet, all ingredients for critical discussion of ballet in relation to other arts. ARTS, Fall and Spring semesters.
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This course is designed for students who have studied dance (private studio or college courses) but have not studied modern dance technique. Emphasis is on body alignment and body awareness in relation to the elements of space, time, design, and energy. Introduction to the history and theory of modern dance as an art form. ARTS. Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Fall and Spring semesters.
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