Scandinavian Program
Programs of Study
The Scandinavian Program offers both a Major in German with a Scandinavian Studies Concentration and a Minor in Scandinavian Studies. Many students who major or minor in Scandinavian Studies combine their program with a Study Abroad experience, but it is not required. Please contact Anna Westerstahl Stenport for more information: aws@illinois.edu
Scandinavian Studies Concentration for the Major in German
Designed for students with a broad interest in Scandinavian Studies, including acquiring proficiency in a modern Scandinavian language. Fulfilling the requirements for the Major usually involves one semester of study abroad at a Scandinavian university. 30 credit hours of Scandinavian courses are required for the concentration.
| Hours | Requirements |
11-12 |
Language Courses beyond SCAN 101-102: |
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SCAN 103-Intermediate Scandinavian I |
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SCAN 104-Intermediate Scandinavian II |
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SCAN 494-Topics in Scan Languages |
6 |
At least two courses from the following 200-level course offerings: |
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SCAN 215-Madness, Myth and Murder |
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SCAN 225-Vikings & Volvos: Scan Culture |
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SCAN 251-Viking Mythology |
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SCAN 252-Viking Sagas in Translation |
12-13 |
At least four courses from the following 300- and 400-level course offerings: |
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SCAN 375-Scandinavian Sexualities |
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SCAN 463-Ibsen in Translation |
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SCAN 464-Strindberg in Translation |
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SCAN 490-The Films of Ingmar Bergman |
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SCAN 492-New Scandinavian Cinema |
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SCAN 496-Special Topics in Scan Studies |
21 |
Supporting coursework comprised of study in areas relevant for Scandinavian Studies, chosen in consultation with the Scandinavian Studies faculty advisor. Areas could include: Germanic Languages and Literatures, English, Linguistics, History, Political Science, Comparative and World Literatures, International and Area Studies, European Studies. |
Twelve hours of 300- and 400-level courses in the major must be taken on this campus.
All foreign language requirements must be satisfied.
A Major Plan of Study Form must be completed and submitted to the LAS Student Affairs Office before the end of the fifth semester (60-75 hours). Please see your adviser.
Minor in Scandinavian Studies
The Minor in Scandinavian Studies offers students exposure to the study of a Scandinavian language and broad knowledge of Scandinavian culture, literature, film, art, and history. Prerequisite: SCAN 101 or the equivalent.
| Hours | Requirements |
0-4 |
Scan 102: Beginning Scandinavian II |
18-22 |
Any of the following, with at least 6 credits on the 300- or 400-level |
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SCAN 103: Intermediate Scandinavian I |
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SCAN 104: Intermediate Scandinavian II |
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SCAN 215: Madness, Myth, and Murder |
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SCAN 225: Vikings and Volvos |
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SCAN 251: Viking Mythology |
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SCAN 252: Viking Sagas in Translation |
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SCAN 375: Scandinavian Sexualities |
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SCAN 463: Ibsen in Translation |
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SCAN 464: Strindberg in Translation |
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SCAN 490: The Films of Ingmar Bergman |
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SCAN 492: New Scandinavian Cinema |
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SCAN 494: Special Topics in Scan Languages |
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SCAN 496: Special Topics in Scan Studies |