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Course Criteria
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1.00 - 4.00 Credits
ST in Religion
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3.00 Credits
For religion majors only and consent of the department is required. (1-4)
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3.00 Credits
Discussion of common readings and a major research and writing project with public presentation around the student's area of interest. (4)
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4.00 Credits
Introduction to studying and understanding the cultures and societies of the Nordic region (Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden, ?land, the Faeroes and Greenland). In addition to brief geographical and historical overview, the course uses film, literature and art to investigate the contemporary societies from such perspectives are identity construction, the environment, international peace-building efforts, and the Sámi and minority populations. Taught in English. (4)
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4.00 Credits
Through reading of myths, folktales, ballads and legends, the course critiques the role of folk narrative as an expression of belief, identity and world view in traditional and contemporary Scandinavian societies. Examples of folk culture in music, art and film supplement the readings. Course conducted in English. (4)
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1.00 - 4.00 Credits
ST in Scandianvian Studies
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3.00 Credits
This course concentrates on special topics such as Nordic colonialism, urban and rural space, the role of migrations in a changing society, and construction of national identity. Course taught in English, and may be repeated for credit for different topic areas. (4)
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3.00 Credits
This course explores globalization, de-centering of power, the declining sovereignty of nation-states, and the interaction of economic, political, and cultural factors in the global production of social life. Key topics include migration, sustainability, and international conflict as they related to Scandinavian societies, institutions, and states. Cross-listed with POLS 322. (4)
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3.00 Credits
This course examines Old Norse culture and history during the Viking period (approximately 750-1100), focusing on Viking expansion and interactions with external European, Asian and American societies, conversion to Christianity and the emergence of medieval kingdom, and on how our historical understanding of the Vikings is produced. Cross-listed with HIST 327. (4)
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3.00 Credits
Selected literary works provide an in-depth study of topics such as women's literature, film and the novel, conflict and peace, and immigrant literature. Course is conducted in English; readings are in translation for non-majors. May be repeated for credit for different topic areas. (4)
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