Topics in Scandinavian Literature
Examines selected topics in Scandinavian literature, focusing on contextual authors, genres, and movements.
Summary
Past student reviews · Ida Johnson
The course featured light but bland readings and strict policies with no tolerance for late work or absences. One student noted that missing an assignment resulted in significant penalties.
What you’ll be able to do
Express understanding of selected topic in Scandinavian literature, working with a detailed understanding of contextual authors, genres, and movements.
Produce well-researched scholarly work that integrates primary materials with critical analysis and secondary scholarship.
Source: UW Guide
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Prerequisites
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- Sophomore standing
Professors
Spring 2027No instructors recorded for this selection.
Historical instructors & teaching patterns
IDA JOHNSON is recorded teaching in Spring 2023, Spring 2024, Spring 2025. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.
Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.
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Student experience
the class
Past student reviews · Ida Johnson
Students described Ida Johnson as a nice professor who genuinely cares, though others warned that her grading relies heavily on personal opinion, making the course challenging for majors outside the department.
Recent recorded grades — Spring 2023: 3.28 GPA, 44.4% A/AB (n=9 letter grades); Spring 2025: 3.94 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=8 letter grades); Fall 2025: 3.00 GPA, 60.0% A/AB (n=5 letter grades).
difficulty & workload
Past student reviews · Ida Johnson
The course featured light but bland readings and strict policies with no tolerance for late work or absences. One student noted that missing an assignment resulted in significant penalties.
Past student reviews · Ida Johnson
Some students felt their consistent attendance and effort were not recognized, while another found the class content below college level and the instructor's delivery condescending.
Topics
- Selected topics in Scandinavian literature
- Contextual authors, genres, and movements
Skills
- Understanding contextual authors, genres, and movements in Scandinavian literature
- Producing well-researched scholarly work integrating primary materials with critical analysis and secondary scholarship
Grades
Latest available · Fall 2025— not enough history to project Spring 2027.
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Not enough comparable courses for Spring 2027 in UW–Madison.
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