Scandinavian Studies 121
Danish. (Schmidt)
(4 credits)
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Scandinavian Studies 122
Danish (Schmidt)
(4 credits)
See Danish Website

Scandinavian Studies 221
Danish (Schmidt)
(4 credits)
The purpose of this class is to continue building on the Danish skills gained in 121 and 122. We work with the important basic skills of language acquisition, i.e., speaking, listening, reading, and writing. The most important aspect of learning a new language is using it, and we base our strategy on the communicative language teaching approach. Class time is crucial for practicing communication skills, so attendance is essential, and participation is part of the grade. We include grammar and grammatical exercises, and we expland the vocabulary, working towards a high degree of proficiency in Danish. The course also contains presentations and information about Denmark and the Danes, and students are encouraged to make comparisons between the Danish and the American culture in order to gain a deeper understanding of differences and similarities. We use technology on a regular basis to work interactively with the language and to enhance our understanding of the Danish society. We watch movies and listen to music to gain a historical and current perspective on Danish culture. Apart from continuing with the textbook, we alo read more authentic texts that cover aspects of contemporary Danish culture. We focus on contemporary reading and include films and audios, representing Danish popular culture.

Scandinavian Studies 222
Danish (Schmidt)
(4 credits)
The purpose of this class is to continue building on the Danish skills gained in 121 and 122. We work with the important basic skills of language acquisition, i.e., speaking, listening, reading, and writing. The most important aspect of learning a new language is using it, and we base our strategy on the communicative language teaching approach. Class time is crucial for practicing communication skills, so attendance is essential, and participation is part of the grade. We include grammar and grammatical exercises, and we expland the vocabulary, working towards a high degree of proficiency in Danish. The course also contains presentations and information about Denmark and the Danes, and students are encouraged to make comparisons between the Danish and the American culture in order to gain a deeper understanding of differences and similarities. We use technology on a regular basis to work interactively with the language and to enhance our understanding of the Danish society. We watch movies and listen to music to gain a historical and current perspective on Danish culture. Apart from continuing with the textbook, we alo read more authentic texts that cover aspects of contemporary Danish culture. We focus on contemporary reading and include films and audios, representing Danish popular culture.

Scandinavian Studies 272
Readings in Danish Literature (Allen)
(3-4 credits)