Migration & Identity

  Denmark

Copenhagen

Term: Academic Year, Fall, Spring 
Dates: Academic Year: Fall (Aug 23-Dec 18) and/or Spring (Jan 15-May 17) Terms

Description: Migration & Identity is an indisciplinary program designed for students majoring in sociology, anthropology, cultural studies, migration studies, minority studies, political science or related fields. It offers insights into:

* How globalization, migration and integration affect cultural and national identity in Europe; how identity is constructed and negociated; and into issues of representation and power

* How migration has influenced and still influences Europe, as previously homogeneous welfare societies struggle with issues of integration and identity

* How stereotypes are constructed among both minorities and majority groups - and how stereotypes can be challenged

Students enrolled in the Migration & Identity program will take the core course, Cross-Cultural Encounters in a European Context, and participate in two course-integrated study tours. Beyond the core course and study tours, students may select any combination of courses from the DIS curriculum, barring scheduling conflicts.

Highlights: Study tours include a short regional study tour to the Danish-German border region early in the semester and a longer European study tour to Lithuania (fall) or Turkey (spring) during the mid-semester study break.

The Migration & Identity study tours address issues of ethnicity, nationality, ethnic and national conflict, migration, integration and multiculturalism through visits to immigrant organizations, talks with politicians and minority representatives, and tours to historical sites associated with the overall topic.

Additionally, all courses include field study visits to relevant institutions and organizations in Copenhagen.

Degree Level: Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Minimum Education: High School

Cost in US$: Inquire for more information

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to American, Canadian and European Participants.

Participants Travel to Denmark Independently

Scholarships are Available. The DIS Board of Directors has allocated scholarship funds to help you afford to study in Denmark. Scholarships consist of grants in the range of USD 500 - 2,000 per semester, plus a small number of USD 3,000 and 4,000 grants. Summer scholarships range from USD 300 - 1000 depending on your program selection. All scholarships are awarded based on financial need.

Application Process Involves:

• Letters of Reference
• Transcript
• Written Application

Post-Program Services Include:

• Alumni Network

DIS - Danish Institute for Study Abroad's Mission Statement: DIS is a specialized Danish institution offering study abroad programs in English for primarily American university students in their third or fourth year of study, with credit transfer to their home school. Among alumni and partners, we have a reputation of being intense, demanding and rewarding, and of providing a challenging educational environment in a full-service framework.

Year Founded: 1959