Scandinavian Life and Civilization II
Scandinavian Life and Civilization II covers Scandinavian culture, past history, and contemporary trends in politics and ideologies.
Summary
Recent recorded grades — Spring 2008: 3.58 GPA, 92.3% A/AB (n=13 letter grades); Fall 2018: 3.72 GPA, 77.8% A/AB (n=9 letter grades); Fall 2019: 3.64 GPA, 85.7% A/AB (n=7 letter grades).
What you’ll be able to do
Review and understand the major historical events, social structures, and cultural traditions that have shaped Scandinavian societies from the Viking Age to the present.
Identify the key features of Scandinavian political systems, welfare models, and civic life, and explain how these influence contemporary society.
Explore Scandinavian literature, art, music, film, and folklore, and explain how cultural production reflects and shapes national and regional identities.
Analyze connections between Scandinavian societies and broader global developments, including migration, environmental issues, and international cooperation.
Develop the ability to discuss, write about, and reflect on themes of Scandinavian life and civilization with clarity, coherence, and informed perspectives.
Produce well-researched scholarly work that integrates primary materials with critical analysis and secondary scholarship.
Source: UW Guide
Grade history
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Prerequisites
Course mapSCAND ST 202, 212, 222 or graduate/professional standing
- SCANDST 202
- SCANDST 212
- SCANDST 222
- graduate/professional standing
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- Any of
- SCANDST 202
- SCANDST 212
- SCANDST 222
- graduate/professional standing
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Student experience
the class
Recent recorded grades — Spring 2008: 3.58 GPA, 92.3% A/AB (n=13 letter grades); Fall 2018: 3.72 GPA, 77.8% A/AB (n=9 letter grades); Fall 2019: 3.64 GPA, 85.7% A/AB (n=7 letter grades).
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Topics
- Past history of Scandinavia
- Contemporary trends in politics and ideologies
- Scandinavian literature, art, music, film, and folklore
- Migration, environmental issues, and international cooperation
Skills
- Understand major historical events, social structures, and cultural traditions shaping Scandinavian societies.
- Identify key features of Scandinavian political systems, welfare models, and civic life.
- Explore Scandinavian literature, art, music, film, and folklore in relation to identity.
- Analyze connections between Scandinavian societies and global developments like migration and environment.
- Discuss, write about, and reflect on themes of Scandinavian life with clarity and coherence.
- Produce well-researched scholarly work integrating primary materials and critical analysis.
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