European Culture & History
Denmark
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
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Subject Areas :
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- Art History
- Arts
- Ethnic Studies
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Cost in US$: Please contact DIS for more information
Experience Required: no
This Program is open to
American
and Canadian
Participants.
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Typical Living Arrangements :
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- Apartment/Flat
- Group living
- Independent living
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Participants Travel to Denmark
Independently
Typically Participants Work
Independently
or
in Groups
Application Process Involves:
- Letters of Reference
- Transcript
- Written Application
Post Services Include:
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
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