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Scandinavian Studies and Norwegian is an interdisciplinary
program offering a comprehensive study of language, culture,
history, literature and modern life in the Nordic countries.
Norwegian language is offered at three levels, and Swedish
and Danish are offered upon sufficient demand. Courses in
the program combine an appreciation for Norwegian and Scandinavian
heritage with an awareness of modern Scandinavia as part of
a global community of cultures. Each course individually,
and courses in combination, are designed to integrate knowledge
and skills learned in the classroom to the wider world of
life and work locally and internationally.
Concordia Distinctions
• The Scandinavian Studies curriculum is interdisciplinary,
bringing students in contact with a broad range of ideas,
theories and points of view. Students choosing to major in
Scandinavian Studies find the curriculum enriches and strengthens
their study in other disciplines.
• Faculty are experienced and active in their disciplines.
Their extensive network of colleagues in business, government
and the arts provides a substantial group of resources to
draw upon for the benefit of students.
• Contact with native Norwegians studying at Concordia
is encouraged through classroom visits and tutoring sessions.
Norwegian students meet regularly with advanced language students
to help them practice conversational Norwegian.
• Students who combine their study of Scandinavia with
a major in business or economics can gain overseas business
experience by working for Norwegian or other Scandinavian
companies.
• Visiting Scandinavian scholars, authors, musicians
and politicians give lectures and serve as resource persons
for Concordia students and faculty.
Study Abroad
• Studying in Norway for a year, semester or summer
enables qualified students to earn credit toward their degrees
as they increase language proficiency and experience Norwegian
culture firsthand. Programs in Oslo and Hamar provide cultural
immersion in Norwegian language and culture.
• Internships in Scandinavia for business or economics
majors are offered to meet the requirements for their international
business programs. Internships are arranged to correspond
to the needs and abilities of the individual student.
• Internships in Norway for non-business majors are
arranged on an individual basis.
• The Scandinavian May Seminar Abroad provides an intensive
and active one-month study of Nordic cultures past and present.
Career Opportunities
• Hands-on experience through internships, after-school
and summer teaching demonstrates to employers that students
have sufficient experience and training.
• Participation in study-abroad programs in Scandinavia
develops cultural awareness, self-reliance and adaptability
— qualities transferable to the workplace.
• Courses in Norwegian language and Scandinavian Studies
provide students the knowledge and skills to become proficient
in another language and literate of another culture. This
background benefits students seeking careers ranging from
business to education and health care to communications.
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