Spring 2027

Humans and Other Animals in Nordic Literature and Film

Explore major questions in animal studies through Nordic novels, tales, and films, examining human-animal distinctions and representations in the Anthropocene.

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Recorded instructors · Spring 2027 Ida Johnson3.6/5

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Recent recorded grades — Spring 2026: 3.64 GPA, 71.4% A/AB (n=7 letter grades).

What you’ll be able to do

  • Identify and critically engage with major questions in the field of animal studies in a Nordic context in class discussion, in writing assignments, and on exams.

  • Interpret film and literature in their cultural and historical contexts in class discussion, in writing assignments, and on exams.

  • Analyze literature and film in multiple genres--including novels, tales, and feature and documentary films--in formal papers.

  • Synthesize, interpret, and respond to current scholarship in the fields of Nordic literary studies, film studies, and animal studies in formal papers.

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Prerequisites

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Satisfied Communications A or graduate/professional standing

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ILS/LITTRANS/SCANDST 321

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Professors

Spring 2027

Ida Johnson

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Recent recorded grades — Spring 2026: 3.64 GPA, 71.4% A/AB (n=7 letter grades).

Historical instructors & teaching patterns

IDA JOHNSON is recorded teaching in Spring 2026. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.

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Spring 2027

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Recent recorded grades — Spring 2026: 3.64 GPA, 71.4% A/AB (n=7 letter grades).

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Topics

  • Human-animal distinctions
  • Animal representation and voice
  • Humans and animals in the Anthropocene

Skills

  • Interpreting film and literature in cultural and historical contexts
  • Analyzing literature and film across multiple genres
  • Synthesizing and responding to current scholarship in formal papers

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ILS/LITTRANS/SCANDST 321 · Spring 2027

Humans and Other Animals in Nordic Literature and Film

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ILS/LITTRANS/SCANDST 321 · Spring 2027

Humans and Other Animals in Nordic Literature and Film

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ILS/LITTRANS/SCANDST 321 · Spring 2027

Humans and Other Animals in Nordic Literature and Film

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