Sexual Politics in Scandinavia: Read and discuss works by Scandinavian writers of the nineteenth and twentieth century reflecting sexual politics and the roles of women in literature. Taught in English.
Professor Liina-Ly Roos taught a well-structured course with fruitful discussions and fair grading, described by students as engaging and clear. She assigned numerous films outside of class and emphasized participation, with students reporting success through consistent effort.
Covers political, social, economic, and cultural development in Scandinavia since 1815, including nationalism, industrialization, democratization, welfare states, and WWII.