Norway and Norwegian Culture: Historical Legacy in the Midst of Globalization
Bergen, Oslo
May 19 - June 3, 2009
The objective of the course is to learn how Norway negotiates its contemporary identity between its historical legacy and modern influences. Norway is a unique country at the outskirts of Europe that, unlike its Nordic neighbours, does not belong to the European Union. Global economic and cultural processes, however, impact every facet of the daily life in Norway: from food to work, from learning to communication. Still, the sense of a unique Norwegian identity flourishes alongside the awareness of global membership. The students in this course will, by reading theoretical texts, observing reality on the ground, and discussing issues with our guest speakers, decode the ever-changing Norwegian reality and, by comparison with their American experiences, try to draw some wide-ranging conclusions.
Enrollment Requirements
Must be a student in good standing with the University of Minnesota. Open to non-University of Minnesota students with the approval of their campus study abroad office.
Cost
Estimated cost: $4750.00. Includes 3 credits tuition, flights, housing, ground transportation, breakfast daily, and metro costs in Oslo.
Financial Aid: University of Minnesota students may use their financial aid for study abroad programs. Non-University of Minnesota students may use financial aid from their home institutions, based on the rules of their home institutions.
Scholarships
ESC Scholarships: A maximum of 12 $1,000 scholarships will be made available to students participating in this course from the European Studies Consortium (ESC). These scholarships are for students who intend to take Norwegian in the Fall 2009.
Submit scholarship application with your application to study abroad.
About the Faculty Director
Professor Monika Zagar's teaching and research span the literature and culture of fin-de-siècle and contemporary Scandinavia, and include Scandinavian folk and fairytales, women writers, the contemporary novel, and film. Her new research examines how adoption is represented in Scandinavian (and American) literature and film. Because most adopted children in Scandinavia arrived from non-Scandinavian countries, Zagar’s research led her to a wider examination of the interplay of ethnicity and race, immigration and discrimination in contemporary Scandinavia. Professor Zagar has taught a number of Freshman Seminars and Honors courses.
Application
Complete the Application and submit it to 214 Social Science Building.
Students are encouraged to apply early.
Deadline
Application Deadline has been extended to February 6, 2009.
All applicants must attend orientations.
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation Date |
Financial Liability |
January 30, 2009 - March 19, 2009 |
$250.00 |
March 20, 2009 - April 2, 2009 |
50% of Program Cost |
April 3, 2009 - May 4, 2009 |
Only recoverable expenses (may be the entire program fee) |
After May 4, 209 |
No Refund |
Financial Planning
All bills and cancellation fees will be processed via the University of Minnesota student account.
Amount |
Billed |
Payment Due |
| $500 deposit | February 2nd, 2009 | Average of three weeks from bill date |
| Balance of Program Fee | June 13, 2009 | July 8, 2009 |