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Fall 2026

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Introduction to the critical study of literary forms and their connections to other cultural phenomena.

Offering recorded · Fall 2026

Historical reviews of Thomas Massnick: Thomas Massnick's course required keeping up with readings, though one student noted paying half attention in lecture was sufficient for success.

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Spring 2022–Spring 2026

Explores sustainability ideals and realities in Central, Northern, and East European contexts through cultural, historical, and environmental perspectives.

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Spring 2022–Fall 2025 · limited sample

Introduction to Folklore surveys global and US folklore, examining how cultural expressions address identity, authenticity, and authority.

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Historical reviews of B. Marcus Cederstrom, Ruth Olson: Workload involves significant weekly reading, multiple papers, and large group projects. Grading can be strict, with one reviewer noting a high threshold for top grades.

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Spring 2022–Spring 2026

FOLKLORE 530 covers topics in folklore across various cultures and time periods.

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Fall 2025–Fall 2025 · limited sample

A fieldwork practicum exploring the cultural, political, and ethical dimensions of documenting and presenting folklore publicly.

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Weekly homework is described as straightforward, and lectures are not overwhelming, contributing to a low difficulty rating.

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Fall 2024–Fall 2024 · limited sample

Interdisciplinary study of Sami people, indigenous expression, and activism with connections to Native American and Inuit experiences.

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Spring 2024–Spring 2024 · limited sample

SPARK SEMINAR introduces community-engaged research by examining program design and collaborative problem-solving within UW-Madison community partnerships.

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Fall 2025–Fall 2025 · limited sample

INTER-LS 260 allows students to earn academic credit for outside internships by analyzing and discussing their work experience in the context of liberal arts education.

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Spring 2022–Spring 2026

RELIGST 682 is a Senior Honors Thesis course for independent research by honors students.

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Spring 2022–Spring 2022 · limited sample

RELIGST 699 is a directed study course where students conduct advanced projects arranged with a faculty member.

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Spring 2022–Spring 2022 · limited sample

First Semester Finnish is a beginning course for learners focusing on language proficiency and cultural communication.

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SCANDST 404 introduces languages of Northern Europe like Sami and Estonian, covering grammar, culture, and literature.

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Spring 2022–Spring 2022 · limited sample

SCANDST 699 is an advanced directed study course where students conduct projects arranged with a faculty member.

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Spring 2022–Spring 2022 · limited sample

SCANDST 799 is an independent study course involving faculty-guided in-depth study of a specific topic.

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Spring 2022–Spring 2022 · limited sample

SCANDST 990 is an advanced mentored reading and research course for students with dissertator status, focused on thesis work.

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