Study in Scandinavia

Location

University of Oslo
Oslo, Norway

Universities in Oslo, Tromsø, and Trondheim (NTNU).

University of Oslo
Oslo, Norway
Telemark University
College,
Bø, Norway
Copenhagen, Denmark

Time

6 weeks. Late June to early August

Fall semester,
spring semester, or full year
Fall semester or
spring semester
Fall, spring or full year. Fall semester,
spring semester, or full year

Language

Courses in English and Norwegian. Norwegian language courses available.

Courses in English and Norwegian.
Norwegian language courses available.
Courses in English. Norwegian language courses available. Courses in English. Norwegian language courses available. Courses in English. Danish language courses available.

Prerequisites

1 year of college

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3.0 GPA
2 years of college.
3.0 GPA

Courses

  • Norwegian Language
  • Norwegian Literature
  • Norwegian History
  • Art in Norway
  • Government and Politics
  • Norwegian Society
  • International Relations
    (many more)
  • Norwegian language
  • Various courses in Norwegian or English

Central Questions

How has national identity in Norway been shaped and reflected by art, film, literature and social movements?

How have art, film, literature and social movements reproduced and/or challenged conventional understandings of what it means to be Norwegian?

What are the contemporary challenges and opportunities for the Scandinavian welfare states in general and the Norwegian social democracy in particular?

How does the form of a welfare state relate to its ability to foster a true multicultural society?

How might the Scandinavian welfare states adapt to the challenges of multiculturalism, European integration and globalization?

  • Telemark Culture
  • Communication and Bilingualism
  • Emigration from Telemark
  • Ecophilosophy
  • Alpine Ecology and Enviromental Management
  • Outdoor Life, Culture and Ecophilosophy (fall only)
  • Business Administration
  • Norw. Language
  • Indep. Study
  • Humanities and Social Science
  • International
  • Business
  • Architecture and Interior Design
  • Biology and Arctic Biology
  • Geology
  • Medical Practices and Policies
  • Child Development and Diversity
  • Neuroscience
  • Prostitution and the Sex Trade
  • Urban Studies in Europe

Cost

ca. $3610 plus airfare and expenses St. Olaf tuition plus program fee St. Olaf tuition plus program fee St. Olaf tuition plus program fee St. Olaf tuition plus program fee

Last updated: September 4, 2012