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These courses fulfill the language-other-than-English (LOE) requirement of the BA degree. They may also be used as Arts options. Notes
*6 (for both courses, 5-0-0). These courses are designed to give basic practical skill in everyday spoken and written Norwegian. The oral approach, using the laboratory, is followed. NORW 211 & 212 Second-Year Norwegian I & II (offered every year) *6 (for both
terms, 4-0-0). Reading and study of selected texts in Norwegian
literature and culture. Composition and conversation. SWED 111 & 112 Beginners’ Swedish I & II (offered every year) *6 (for both terms, 5-0-0). This course is designed to give basic practical skill in everyday spoken and written Swedish. The oral approach, using the laboratory, is followed. SWED 211 & 212 Second-Year Swedish I & II (offered every year) *6 (for both
terms, 4-0-0). Reading and study of selected texts in Swedish
literature and culture. Composition and conversation. All these courses may be used as Arts options. Note:
See also Norwegian
(NORW) and Swedish (SWED) listings. UNDERGRADUATE COURSES *3 (either term, 3-0-0). Survey of Old Scandinavian mythology from the earliest times to the end of the Viking Period. Readings in English from the Poetic and Prose Eddas, including the heroic legends and lays. Also included is a brief look at runic inscriptions and skaldic poetry. This course is applicable to a major or minor in Religious Studies, but it does not fulfill the language-other-than-English (LOE) requirement of the BA degree. SCAND 342 Vikings and Sagas (offered every other year) *3 (either term, 3-0-0). Survey of the cultural history of the Viking and Medieval periods in Scandinavia with selections in English from the Old Norse sagas. The course will also include a brief overview of Scandinavian folklore. This course does not fulfill the language-other-than-English (LOE) requirement of the BA degree. SCAND 345 Literature, Culture, and Civilization from the Reformation to the 20th Century (offered every other year) *3 (either term, 3-0-0). Selections in English of representative authors from each of the major literary periods, with special attention to the cultural and historical background. This course will not fulfill the language-other-than-English (LOE) requirement of the BA degree. SCAND 353 Henrik Ibsen (offered every other year) *3 (either term, 3-0-0). A selection of the dramas of Henrik Ibsen in English translation with background material on the life of the author and his times. Special emphasis on his social and symbolist plays, including their staging and presentation. This course is applicable to a major or minor in Drama and may be used toward fulfilling the Fine Arts requirement, but it will not fulfill the language-other-than-English requirement of the BA degree. SCAND 354 August Strindberg (offered every other year) *3 (either term, 3-0-0). A selection of the works of August Strindberg in English translation with background material on the life of the author and his times. Special emphasis on his dramas, including their staging and presentation. This course is applicable to a major or minor in Drama and may be used toward fulfilling the Fine Arts requirement, but it will not fulfill the language-other-than-English requirement of the BA degree. SCAND 355 The Tales of Hans Christian Andersen (offered every other year) *3 (either term, 3-0-0). This course takes a life-and-letters approach to the author and his times, with special emphasis on his tales (in English translation) and their relationship to the theory and practice of the genre. This course will not fulfill the language-other-than-English requirement of the BA degree. SCAND 356 Women in Scandinavian Literature and Popular Culture (offered every other year) *3 (either
term, 3-0-0). In this course students will study various media
(in English translation) which reflect women's lives and voices
in Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Iceland, and Samiland. The
course will be taught in English and will not fulfill the language-other-than-English
requirement of the BA degree. The course is cross-listed with
Women's Studies and Comparative Literature. SCAND 410 Comparative Scandinavian Grammar and Stylistics (offered every other year) *6 (two term, 6-0-0). A comparative analysis of modern Norwegian, Danish and Swedish, with special concentration on advanced composition and stylistics in the student's target language. Prerequisites: DANSK 211 & 212, or NORW 211 & 212, or SWED 211 & 212, or consent of Department. SCAND 420 The Scandinavian Immigrant Experience in Canada (offered every other year) *3 (either term, 3-0-0). A survey of the history of Scandinavian immigration to Canada and its causes. The immigrant experience will be discussed as it is portrayed in works by authors such as Aksel Sandemose, Sven Delblanc, and Stephan G. Stephansson. This course may be used toward fulfilling the Canadian Content requirement. Prerequisites: DANSK 211 & 212, or NORW 211 & 212, or SWED 211 & 212, or consent of Department. SCAND 499 Special Topics (offered upon student demand) *3 (either term, 3-0-0).
SCAND 551 Old Norse Grammar (offered every other year) *3 (either term, 3-0-0). A survey of the grammar of Old Icelandic with readings of illustrative texts. This course will not fulfill the language-other-than-English requirement of the BA degree. SCAND 552 Readings in Old Norse, Runology and Paleography (offered every other year) *3 (either term, 3-0-0). Readings of illustrative texts in Old Icelandic including a survey of runic writing and Old Norse manuscripts. Texts in modern Icelandic will also be examined. This course will not fulfill the language-other-than-English requirement of the BA degree. Prerequisite: SCAND 551 or consent of Department.
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