Scandinavian Studies

This is a higher level course (CEFR B2 - C1) for international students. The course is based on different types of non-fiction texts, fiction texts, radio and TV programs, and other types of written and oral presentations. Students learn to give oral presentations and to use language flexibly and appropriately for both social and academic purposes. Students are expected to contribute actively to discussions and debates, for example, by asking questions, justifying and arguing for their own opinions. Students are also expected to give feedback to each other. The learning objectives for written production in the curriculum Norwegian for immigrants - level C1 form the basis of the teaching, and the course is therefore useful for students who wish to take the Norwegian language test at level C1. This is a proficiency course with a final examination. 

This course is designed to introduce incoming exchange students to the history of Denmark from the Viking Age to the present day. The course introduces some of the main events and central themes in Danish history. The focus is on political history, but the course also includes important developments in economic, social, and cultural history. The course equips students to engage in discussions of questions such as: what is "Denmark" and what is "Danish" about Danish history? What are the boundaries of Denmark and how have these changed over time? How is Danish history periodized and what have been the key turning points? How should we understand the impact of events and developments such as the Black Death, the Reformation, absolutism, agriculture or the welfare state? The course also considers Danish history in its different transnational (Scandinavian, European, and global) contexts, with reference to themes such as trade, war, colonialism, European integration, and globalization.

This is a higher level course (CEFR B2 - C1) for international students. Students will learn about the genre features of non-fiction texts such as reader’s comments, opinion pieces, and job applications. Through writing summaries, students learn how to extract information from complex texts. Other relevant topics include the writing process, response/feedback groups, and the ideals of plain language. Students are expected to participate in response/feedback groups and actively give feedback to their peers. The learning objectives for written production in the curriculum Norwegian for immigrants - level C1 form the basis of the teaching, and the course is therefore useful for students who wish to take the Norwegian language test at level C1. This is a proficiency course with a final portfolio assessment.