Concordia College

Special Opportunities in Norwegian & Scandinavian Studies

The department offers exciting learning opportunities that go beyond classroom experiences and include interaction with native speakers at the Norwegian conversation table and participation in the Scandinavian Club. Besides on campus activities, Concordia offers long- and short-term study abroad programs, May seminar, and optional practical training in Skogfjorden, the Norwegian Language Village.

Conversation Table
It is a great opportunity to practice language skills in a friendly and relaxed environment together with two native speakers and other students. The conversation table takes place twice a week for two hours every semester.

Scandinavian Club
Welcomes everyone interested in Scandinavian culture and traditions, history and heritage, politics and business. It is a student-run organization that participates in various events on campus, such as Homecoming parade, decoration of Christmas Tree Lorentzen, and Christmas Fair. The club also gets together for movie nights, folk dancing and arranges road trips. Knowledge of Scandinavian is not required for becoming a member of the club.

Summer Job at Skogfjorden
Students have an option to apply for a position of a program leader in Skogfjorden, the Norwegian Language Village. It is a rare opportunity to work and practice language skills. The students may earn an independent study credit that will count toward their major / minor in Scandinavian Studies / Norwegian if they choose to conduct a research project during their employment in Skogfjorden. For job application, please click here.  

May Seminar
The department Norwegian & Scandinavian Studies is offering a new May Seminar “Green + Peace = The Nordic Way”. The seminar focuses on peacemaking and environmental policies in the Nordic countries.
Several other May Seminars include Scandinavian in their travel itineraries, for the current offerings please contact the Office of Global Education inted@cord.edu or 218.299.3927


Study abroad programs

• University of Oslo International Summer School (6 weeks)
• Scandinavia and the Baltic (one semester; Lillehammer and Hamar, Norway; Sweden, Denmark, Finland, Estonia, Russia)
• Diakonhjemmet University College (one semester; Oslo)
• University of Tromsø (one year/ one semester)
• Hedmark University College (one year/ one semester)

Scandinavia and the Baltic (One Semester)
Lillehammer and Hamar, Norway; Sweden, Denmark, Finland, Estonia, Russia

This semester abroad will allow you to study Scandinavian history and culture to fulfill Concordia’s integration and 300 level religion requirements just few hours away from Oslo, Norway. Each the faculty of Hamar College and guest lecturers offer courses in English on Scandinavian and Baltic political, economical, and cultural relations.
You will have the chance to travel for several weeks to several exciting countries of the North Atlantic and Baltic Seas. These include trips to Copenhagen, Helsinki and St. Petersburg. You will also be given the opportunity to travel on your own during weekends and breaks. Please contact the Office of Global Education for more information: inted@cord.edu or 218.299.3927. 

 
University of Oslo International Summer School (Six weeks)
Oslo, Norway

The International Summer School, located in the metropolitan city of Oslo, Norway, annually brings together more than 500 students from more than 90 countries. Living and studying together at the University of Oslo, students may choose undergraduate courses in Norwegian language or English courses in culture, literature, history, art history, politics, international relations and contemporary social issues. Graduate courses (also taught in English) are offered in media studies, peace research, international development studies, international community health, special needs education, energy planning and sustainable development. In addition to its emphasis on academic achievement and international good will, the University of Oslo International Summer School offers many cultural and social activities, Open to any major, the program requires the completion of the first year of college and a good academic standing.
Please contact the Office of Global Education for more information: inted@cord.edu or 218.299.3927.

University of Tromsø (One Semester/ One Year)
Tromsø, Norway
Spend a semester or the entire year in the northernmost university in the world. Tromsø, also called Paris of North, offers a unique blend of natural, academic and cultural environments. The university offers a variety of undergraduate and graduate courses in English both in science, social studies and humanities. If you are particularly interested in marine studies, Arctic geography, climate, flora and fauna, indigenous peoples, Norwegian literature and language, the University of Tromsø is the right place for you. Please contact the Office of Global Education for more information: inted@cord.edu or 218.299.3927.

Diakonhjemmet University College (One Semester)
Oslo, Norway

The college specializes in social work programs, nursing, social education, and occupational therapy. Offers a semester program in English comprised of the following courses: Social work at the group level, Elective course with student project in international work, Specialized project, and The Norwegian Welfare System. The students live in a dormitory furnished with bed, work desk/chair, sink, closets, and curtains. Students share kitchen and bathroom with other students. The college specializes in social work programs, nursing, social education, and occupational therapy. Offers a semester program in English comprised of the following courses: Social work at the group level, Elective course with student project in international work, Specialized project, and The Norwegian Welfare System. The students live in a dormitory furnished with bed, work desk/chair, sink, closets, and curtains. Students share kitchen and bathroom with other students. Please contact the Office of Global Education for more information: inted@cord.edu or 218.299.3927.

Hedmark University College (One Semester/ One Year)
Hamar, Norway
Concordia College and Hedmark University College have a long history of academic co-operation in student and faculty exchange. Located in the south-eastern part of Norway, Hedmark is approximately 2 hours drive north of Oslo. Hedmark College offers a number of undergraduate courses in English in Health, Education, Natural Sciences, Forestry & Wildlife Management, Computer Sciences and Social Sciences. Please contact the Office of Global Education for more information: inted@cord.edu or 218.299.3927.