Prof. Nete Schmidt
1368 Van Hise
phone: 262-2128
Office Hours: W and F 12 -1 or by appointment
Requirements:
Short Paper: 20 %
Midterm 40 %
Final Exam: 40 %
Required Texts:
Robert Ostergren The Geography of Scandinavia (WITS)
Einar Haugen The Scandinavian Languages (WITS)
Stewart Oakley The History of Scandinavia (WITS)
Thomas Dubois Family and Community in Scandinavia (NCCP No.2)
Ludvig Holberg Erasmus Montanus (WITS)
Hanne Marie Svendsen Under the Sun Norvik Press ISBN 1-870041-62-3
Reader of selected texts
The texts are available at the Underground Textbook Exchange, 664 State Street, where the additional Reader should also be purchased.
Short Paper:
You are asked to write a 2-4 page analysis of a Scandinavian book : Hanne Marie Svendsen Under the Sun.
The essay should be written as a book report, containing a brief summary, an analysis of the content, and an assessment of its relevance and implications for the course. Your essay will be graded based on your ability to communicate your understanding of the book's content, and how the book has added to and facilitated your comprehension of Scandinavian Culture. Your paper must be typed and in accordance with the MLA standard.
This assignment is due in class on Thursday, April 3rd. No late papers will be accepted.
Examinations:
Midterm will be on Tuesday, March 11, in class.
Final exam will be on Thursday, May 15 at 5:05 PM.
The examinations will contain mix-and match questions, short essay questions, and one long essay question, covering the lectures prior to the exam. Thus, you will be graded on your ability to retain the information given in class linked with your ability to communicate the broader perspectives inspired by the information.
If you have any questions or concerns, be sure to write me an e-mail or see me during my office hours.