Poetry examined in relation to the literary canon of each country and to Scandinavian literature as a whole. International influences also discussed. Humanistic examination of community creation, maintenance, and change in the Nordic region. Examples drawn from folklore, literature, activism, popular culture, history. Focus on issues of gender, belief, and art in relation to community.
Coursework includes both individual and collaborative assignments.
Focuses on topics in language pedagogy. Required for teaching assistants in Scandinavian languages. Required for all teaching assistants.