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WINDOW TO YOUR OWN WORLD
Gain a deep understanding of contemporary
Norway, using the welfare state and
the notion of citizenship as the focus
for investigation. Three interrelated
seminars give you an understanding of
how the welfare state works in the context
of a social democracy facing challenges
posed by immigration.
Explore the relationship between Scandinavian
countries, the emerging democracies
of Eastern Europe, the European Union
and broader global politics. The option
of Norwegian language study offers another
opportunity to experience Norway’s
culture. Seminars, lectures and readings
are in English.
The countries of Scandinavia share a
solid tradition of grassroots citizen
participation, as well as state support
of health care, education and economic
security. Based in Oslo, Norway, a compact,
increasingly diverse city nestled between
the Oslo Fjord and mountains, the Scandinavian
Studies Term is associated with the
University of Oslo. Classes will be
held on campus, with comparative field
study in selected regions of Norway,
Sweden and Estonia. Opportunities for
personal travel includes visiting other
parts of Scandinavia and Europe during
breaks and upon program completion.
For those with prior Norwegian language
study, level of instruction will be
by placement exam. Those interested
in intense language learning should
consider enrolling in the International
Summer School in Oslo (www.uio.no/iss/iss)
and then continuing study during the
fall semester with HECUA.
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