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HISTORY OF SCANDINAVIA TO 1815

HISTORY/SCANDST 431
Course Description

Political, social, economic, and cultural developments of Scandinavia through the "Viking Age" to the break-up of Sweden-Finland and Denmark-Norway; emphasis on the interplay between social and political forces and institutions and the area's relationship with the rest of Europe.

Prerequisites

Sophomore standing

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

Not Reported

Offered

Not Reported

Grade Point Average
3.01

3.88% from Historical

Completion Rate
87.18%

-3.86% from Historical

A Rate
35.9%

0.85% from Historical

Class Size
39

-0.85% from Historical

Cumulative Grade Distribution

Instructors (2026 Summr)

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