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On the whole very easy class and professor. However, you will have to sit through hours on end of SJW monologues. Dean while a nice guy, is not open at all to opinions that differ from his own, and tends to get upset when they are share out loud. If you're looking for an easy class take this one, but be ready to leave your own opinions at the door.Rate My Professors ↗
Dean is an amazing professor and one of my favorites. You can tell he cares a lot about the subjects he teaches as well as the students, and he's the most understanding professor I've ever had. He always encourages students to share their thoughts and has never been rude when others have different ideas / opinions. I've loved every class with him!Rate My Professors ↗
His course offers something for people just taking it for credit and people taking it because they genuinely want to dive deeply into Scandinavian culture and history. Very good at managing class discussions to encourage involvement while preventing only a few people from dominating discussion time.Rate My Professors ↗
I have enjoyed all of Dr. Krouk's lectures in all of his classes. There is a lot of reading, but it is good reading and is to be expected in a litterature class. Grading was clear and he answered questions outside of class in a timely manner. I felt encouraged to explore Scandi litterature by him, and he was always ready with a good book rec.Rate My Professors ↗
A lot of reading and a good amount of writing, but that's to be expected in a history class. Most classes were discussion based, and Prof. Krouk was really good about facilitating discussions between/among students rather than simply saying what's right or wrong. Lectures were always really helpful at clarifying the important info from the readingsRate My Professors ↗
His lectures are dry, and his attitude can become very condescending. He has a tendency to steamroll conversations, much to the discontent of his students. He's not a difficult grader, but if you have to put up with his haughty attitude the whole semester, is it worth it? I've had much better teachers at UW and in the same department.Rate My Professors ↗
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Graduate seminar promoting professional development for humanities students in German, Scandinavian, and Slavic studies through creating academic documents and presentations.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
historical GPA · grades
Spring 2023–Spring 2025 · limited sampleExplore Henrik Ibsen's drama in English translation, focusing on historical contexts, dramatic techniques, social/political thought, and modern adaptations.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
Recent recorded grades — Fall 2015: 3.44 GPA, 55.6% A/AB (n=9 letter grades); Spring 2022: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=1 letter grades).
No recorded grade history
Intensive spoken and written work in Danish, Norwegian, and Swedish based on contemporary readings for Contemporary Scandinavian Languages.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
Recent recorded grades — Spring 2018: 3.83 GPA, 88.9% A/AB (n=18 letter grades); Spring 2019: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=8 letter grades); Spring 2025: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=6 letter grades). Includes jointly taught sections.
historical GPA · grades
Spring 2023–Spring 2025 · limited sampleIntensive study of dramatic production and Ibsen's role as the founder of modern drama, focusing on his plays' forms, contexts, and themes.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
Recent recorded grades — Fall 2015: 3.78 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=9 letter grades); Spring 2022: 3.88 GPA, 87.5% A/AB (n=8 letter grades).
No recorded grade history
Research and Thesis offers advanced mentored reading and research for students with dissertator status.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
No recorded grade history
Distinct courses recorded per term
Explore courses taught by this instructor →| Term | Course | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Spring 2027 | GNS 700 | Graduate Seminar in Professional Development |
| Spring 2027 | LITTRANS/THEATRE 335 | In Translation: the Drama of Henrik Ibsen |
| Spring 2027 | SCANDST 401 | Contemporary Scandinavian Languages |
| Spring 2027 | SCANDST 422 | The Drama of Henrik Ibsen |
| Spring 2027 | SCANDST 990 | Research and Thesis |
| Fall 2026 | LITTRANS/SCANDST 428 | Memory and Literature From Proust to Knausgard |
| Fall 2026 | SCANDST 251 | Readings in Norwegian Literature |
| Fall 2026 | SCANDST 404 | Languages of Northern Europe |
| Fall 2026 | SCANDST 990 | Research and Thesis |
Teaching history may be incomplete. Course pages contain course-specific feedback and citations.
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