European Culture & History

  Denmark

Copenhagen

Term: Summer 
Dates: Session 1 (May 22-Jun 12) and/or Session 2 (Jun 12-Jul 3)

Description: European Culture & History courses are designed for students majoring in the humanities. "Danish Language & Culture" offers level 1 language instruction and introduces you to Danish culture and history- and the Danes! "Nordic Mythology" uncovers the religion and world-view of the pre-Christian Scandinavians in the Viking Age.

Through a combination of coursework, field observations and multiple hands on study visits to premier art museums and galleries, each course will familiarize you with the beliefs and values of Denmark in the present as well as in the past.

Prerequisites: General DIS prerequisites

Core Courses: "Danish Language & Culture" (Session 1) and "Nordic Mythology" (Session 2)

Highlights: The program includes a three study tour within Denmark (museums, institutions, and cultural-historical sites) during the first session and a five day study tour to Iceland at the end of the second session program (sites and museums relating to Viking settlement and history).

Degree Level: Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Minimum Education: High School

Cost in US$: Please contact DIS for more information

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to American and Canadian Participants.

Participants Travel to Denmark Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently or in Groups

Application Process Involves:

• Letters of Reference
• Transcript
• Written Application

Post 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