Festival of Sankta Lucia set for Dec. 2
Augustana's annual celebration of the Festival of Sankta Lucia on Dec. 2, 2024, will commemorate the holiday with traditional Scandinavian Christmas carols, lessons and poetry.
Scandinavian Studies course catalog
2024-25 catalog
ULF JONAS BJÖRK, Visiting Assistant Professor
B.A., M.A., Ph.D., University of Washington
MARK SAFSTROM, Associate Professor
B.A., North Park University; M.A., Ph.D., University of Washington
Contributing Faculty
JENNIFER BURNHAM, Professor
A.B., Augustana; M.S., Illinois; Ph.D., University of Washington
LENA R. HANN, Associate Professor
B.A., Cornell College; M.P.H., Iowa; Ph.D. Illinois
MARIANO MAGALHÃES, Professor
B.A., Ph.D., The University of Iowa
Major in Scandinavian Studies
28 credits, including 8 credits of language courses beyond SWED-102 (SWED-211, SWED-212, SWED-380; SCAN-201, SCAN-202, SCAN-320, SCAN-321, SCAN-401, SCAN- 402); at least 4 credits of Scandinavian history (SCAN-250 or SCAN-350); and at least 4 credits of elective coursework (SCAN-240, SCAN-241, SCAN-242, SCAN-243, SCAN-250, SCAN-270, SCAN-271, SCAN-310A, SCAN-340, SCAN-341, SCAN-342, SCAN-350, SCAN-361, SCAN-370, SCAN-371, SCAN-393, SCAN-470, SCAN-471, SCAN-490,SCAN-INTR, HIST-114 and RELG-270).
Remaining credits may be earned through language courses, elective courses, Senior Inquiry, or internship. At least 8 credits must be at the 300 or 400 level. A maximum of 12 credits of coursework taken overseas may count toward the major.
Minor in Scandinavian Studies
16 credits, including 4 credits of language courses beyond SWED-102 (SWED-211, SWED-212, SWED-380; SCAN-201, SCAN-202, SCAN-320, SCAN-321, SCAN-401, SCAN- 402) and at least 4 credits of elective coursework (SCAN-240, SCAN-241, SCAN-242, SCAN-243, SCAN-250 SCAN-270, SCAN-271, SCAN-310A, SCAN-340, SCAN-341, SCAN-342, SCAN-350, SCAN-361, SCAN-370, SCAN-371, SCAN-393, SCAN-470, SCAN-471, HIST 114, and RELG-270).
Remaining credits may be earned through language courses or elective courses. At least 4 credits must be at the 300 or 400 level. A maximum of 12 credits of coursework taken overseas may count toward the minor.
For an interdisciplinary minor related to Scandinavian Studies, see Linguistics.
Grade Point Average Notation: All courses listed in the catalog as required courses for any major and/or minor, including those courses outside of the department or with a different subject coding, are considered part of the major and will count in the grade point average. Some departments may have additional grade requirements for the courses offered within their department. Recommended supporting courses that are optional and not required may also count in the major depending on the program. For more information see your department chair or the degree requirements for Bachelor of Arts and information on Majors/Minors.
