DIS Summer Catalog | Stockholm & Copenhagen | 2022

Summer 2022 Stockholm Copenhagen

DIS Student ‘21

Hej, I’m Simran

Going abroad feels like starting anew. You’re continuing to write the story of you, but in a different color pen.

Because you’re in a city for weeks, not days. When your tourist bucket list is complete, you take the plunge (much like the Scandinavians, who love to jump into the harbor in the summer) into the everyday.

My reason for going to Scandinavia could have been any endless number of alluring things, but my primary driver for studying here is actually sustainability. The DIS program is recommended by my university and I’ve seen sustainability in action here – in fact, it’s impossible to avoid. It’s a collective conscientiousness, a feeling of mutual responsibility and trust.

I admire the way DIS integrates the city into classes, and I can tell from first-hand experience that the combination is seamless. In my class, we’ve had three guest speakers and have taken field trips to visit local businesses.

At DIS, Scandinavia is your classroom. And it’s true that my independent “research” – on the best pastry shops, that is – has taken me to some of the best hidden gems in the city. I must say it’s even better than the photos.

My advice is to lean into the immersiveness of it all.

There’s something profound that’s only found here, among red roofs and sea air, among the unknown. Let the city fill in the spaces in every direction around you. It’s daunting but lovely to let yourself be surrounded, to lose yourself in it.

Simran Northeastern University

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Our Mission By inspiring each student’s curiosity and love of learning, DIS fosters academic achievement, intercultural understanding, and development of life skills essential for engaged citizenship.

Introduction How Will You Build Your Summer?

Summer 2022 Calendar Overview Why Study at DIS This Summer?

Scandinavia as Your Home

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Build Your Summer Lab & Research Session Session 1, 3 Weeks in Scandinavia Session 2, 3 Weeks in Scandinavia Session 3, 4 Weeks in Scandinavia Architecture & Design Session

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Courses Course List by Discipline Course Descriptions

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Application, Tuition, & Scholarships Application Details Tuition Scholarships & Aid

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How Will You Build Your Summer?

SWEDEN

N O R WA Y

DIS

Stockholm

2 CITIES 5 SESSIONS 80+ COURSES 60+ DISCIPLINES

DENMARK

DIS

Copenhagen

STUDY TOURS ACROSS

EUROPE

GERMANY

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Summer 2022 Calendar Overview May 22 – July 2

Lab & Research Session 6 Weeks | 6 Credits See course offerings on pages 10 & 11

May 22 – June 10

June 13 – July 2

July 4 – July 30

Session 1

Session 2

Session 3

3 Weeks | 3 Credits

3 Weeks | 3 Credits Week-long Study Tour included

4 Weeks | 4 Credits Week-long Study Tour included

See course offerings on pages 12 & 13

See course offerings on pages 14 & 15

See course offerings on pages 16 & 17

June 13 – July 30

Architecture & Design Session 7 Weeks | 7 or 9 Credits Week-long Study Tour included

See course offerings on pages 18 & 19

Mix & Match Experience both Stockholm and Copenhagen in one summer! Study abroad for the amount of time that is right for you. Take between 3 and 12 credits depending on if you attend just one session or mix and match sessions. Transport between locations comes at no extra cost!

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Why Study at DIS This Summer?

Experience Scandinavia and Europe as the locals do with cultural and hands-on learning inside and outside the classroom.

Anna, Indiana University

Engage in High-Impact Courses

Explore Europe on Study Tour

Choose from over 80 courses that allow you to build your resumé, network with experts in the field, and explore Europe through an academic lens. Enroll in signature sessions to gain international lab and research experience, or expand your design skills in studio from a Nordic perspective.

Use Europe as your classroom when on week-long Study Tours during Sessions 2, Session 3, and the Architecture & Design Session.

Study Tours help contextualize your understanding of topics while in a relevant European destination.

Mix and Match Sessions Build your own unique study abroad experience – stay for one session or create your own complementary summer package by adding sessions at DIS Stockholm, DIS Copenhagen, or both. Transport between Copenhagen and Stockholm sessions is organized by DIS at no extra cost!

Get an Easy Overview of Costs DIS offers you transparent, comprehensive fees with no hidden costs.

Tuition includes housing, Study Tours (if offered in your session), Field Studies, textbooks, local commuting costs, transportation between DIS locations for students studying in consecutive sessions, and an Arrival Workshop.

Make Your Mark

Join an Inclusive Student Community

Intellectually stimulating courses taught in English challenge you to examine issues from various perspectives as you debate, analyze, and reflect on contemporary topics and burning issues.

Explore, discuss, debate, and reflect in a welcoming and supportive learning environment.

Build Your Knowledge in New Settings DIS faculty teach what they do, bringing theory to life by sharing reallife experiences and cases, and introducing you to their network with local Field Studies and guest lectures.

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My DIS courses have taken me on numerous Field Studies throughout the city. They are a wonderful way to see a subject’s implications in the real world, and truly take academics at DIS to the next level!”

Seek Support When You Need It Academic counseling and personal support resources are available to you during your time abroad, providing you a solid foundation upon which to grow.

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Scandinavia as Your Home

STOCKHOLM

Stockholm and Copenhagen have a friendly rivalry to be the capital of Scandinavia, and the cities are equally admired for their natural beauty, rich history, and vibrant big city vibe.

The long days of Scandinavian summer offer you plenty of sunlight hours to explore and create your own impressions – whether you choose to study abroad in Stockholm, Copenhagen, or both.

Study in the Heart of Stockholm

Freedom to Roam

DIS Stockholm is located in one of the city’s most beautiful neighborhoods in the new awardwinning Royal College of Music building.

Grab a kayak or your hiking boots and enjoy the Swedish democratic concept that nature belongs to everyone. Kayak out to one of the 30,000 islands that stretch from the city to the Baltic Sea or head inland for a weekend hike in Sweden’s spectacular nature.

Build Your Network in a Progressive Capital Stockholm is the hub for politics, industry, fashion, and research in Sweden — perfect for Field Studies that take you out of the classroom and into the city.

Island Hop Through the City With 14 islands making up the city, each day brings a new adventure. Explore the bustling metropolis of central Stockholm. Meet friends for an afternoon fika at a quaint café in Gamla Stan.

Pack a picnic, and join other locals basking in the sun at your favorite overlook on the water.

History is Everywhere Stockholm’s city center dates back to the 13th century and historical landmarks are scattered throughout the city – going back as far as to the Viking Age.

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Something Happening for Everyone Celebrated during the longest days of summer, midsommar is arguably the most important Swedish holiday of the year – and you are invited! Check out the many music festivals around the city, the Evening Wildlife Safari with wild moose spotting, the Color Obstacle Rush, and Stockholm Pride.

Discover Lagom The Swedes pride themselves on their sense of life balance called lagom. This phrase applies across so many aspects of life – from the government prioritizing that both parents enjoy a generous leave with their children, to knowing just the right amount of guests to invite to a party to ensure a sense of coziness.

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Study in the Heart of Copenhagen Walk to class down cobblestone streets past squares lined with cafés, castles, public gardens, and twisting spires dotting the skyline.

Build Your Network in an Innovative Capital Copenhagen is the hub for politics, business, architecture, design, and research in Denmark — perfect for Field Studies that take you out of the classroom to meet local experts.

Explore the New Nordic Wave Copenhagen is at the forefront of the New Nordic wave currently reinventing the aesthetics of urban design, architecture, and food. Dive into canals from the harbor baths, and commute to class on Copenhagen’s 400 km of bike lanes!

Something Happening for Everyone Look out for the Roskilde Festival, Fashion Week, the openair electronica festival, midsummer bonfires celebrating Sankthansaften, the Jazz Festival, and the Pride Parade… to name a few!

Happiness and Hygge Denmark is often rated the happiest nation in the world according to the UN’s World Happiness Report. Perhaps this is due to the Danish concept of hygge — sharing cozy moments with friends new and old.

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Lab & Research Session May 22 – July 2 6 Weeks | 6 Credits Mix & Match Summer Sessions Extend your summer in Copenhagen or Stockholm by adding a course in Session 3.

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In this signature summer session, enroll in lab or research opportunities that include: + 6 weeks in Copenhagen or Stockholm + Invaluable international lab experience focusing on climate change, simulations of biomedical procedures, or neurodegeneration modeling

DIS STOCKHOLM

+ Joining an engaged community of scholars across various disciplines to collaborate on their research projects as a Research Assistant

+ Example Research Assistantships

+ Biomedical Lab · Social Cognition in Infants and Young Children · Understanding Human Behavior in Games

DIS COPENHAGEN New Lab Course Understanding Climate Change Lab This course includes a field lab excursion to Greenland at no extra cost + A unique opportunity to witness climate change first-hand in the Arctic + Gain hands-on experience with lab methods used in climate science and engage with researchers doing fieldwork in the Arctic + Visit the margins of the Greenland Ice Sheet to collect climate data and set up measurements in the field + Use the lab in Copenhagen to set up experiments to understand the mechanisms behind natural and anthropogenic climate change

+ Microbrains Lab: Modeling Neurodegeneration + Understanding Climate Change Lab + Example Research Assistantships · Electrophysiology and Ion Channels · Health Technology, Brain Plasticity, Epilepsy, and Electroencephalography · Pathophysiological Mechanisms Involved in Muscle Contractures and Spasticity · Neurodegenerative Diseases · Neurometabolism in Neurodegenerative Diseases · Cardiovascular and Cerebrovascular Diseases > See full course descriptions on p. 24 10

Session 1 May 22 – June 10 3 Weeks | 3 Credits

A Unique Opportunity Tasting Culture: Nordic and Mediterranean Food, Tradition, and Nutrition Study Tours: Islands of Naxos, Greece and Samsø, Denmark

In this session, choose 1 course that includes:

This is a special partnership course (4 credits) between DIS and CYA, divided in two locations. The course starts in Athens, Greece and all students then transfer to Copenhagen.

+ 3 weeks in Copenhagen or Stockholm

This course does not fall into regular DIS Session dates. See website for more details.

+ Local explorations beyond the classroom on Field Studies

Mix & Match Summer Sessions Extend your summer in Copenhagen and/ or Stockholm by adding courses in Sessions 2, 3, or the Architecture & Design Session.

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DIS STOCKHOLM + Affective Neuroscience: Emotions, Cognition, and Behavior + Biostatistics + Forensic Psychology + Human Trafficking in a Global Context + Medical Diagnostics + Public Mental Health + Storytelling Through Photography + Transgender in Scandinavia + Understanding Terrorism: Causes, Solutions, and Dilemmas

DIS COPENHAGEN + Behavioral Economics: European Case Studies

+ Positive Psychology

+ Children with Special Needs

+ Psychology of Criminal Behavior

+ Development and Programming of Serious Games

+ Psychology of Human Sexuality

+ Digital Media in Marketing

+ Social Brain: Neuropsychology of Social Behaviors

+ Environmental Philosophy

+ Social Change and Active Citizenship

+ Food and Identity

+ Sports Medicine: Performance and Fatigue

+ Human Health and Disease: A Clinical Approach

+ Strategies for Urban Livability

+ Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Europe & Practicum (Note: This course runs over Sessions 1 & 2, for 6 credits)

+ Sustainable Business Strategy

+ Nordic Mythology

+ Sustainable Denmark: Solutions and Dilemmas > See full course descriptions on p. 24 12

Session 2 June 13 – July 2 3 Weeks | 3 Credits In this session, choose 1 course that includes: + 2 weeks in Copenhagen or Stockholm + 1 week-long, course-integrated Study Tour in Europe + Local explorations beyond the classroom on Field Studies

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Mix & Match Summer Sessions Extend your summer in Copenhagen and/or Stockholm by adding courses in Sessions 1 and 3.

DIS STOCKHOLM + Comparative Economics: Global Risk and European Responses Study Tour: Athens + Engineering Sustainable Environments in Scandinavia Study Tour: Iceland + Gender, Equality, and Sexuality in Scandinavia Study Tour: Berlin + Migration and the City Study Tour: Sicily

+ Power of Women in the Viking Age Study Tour: Iceland + Precision Medicine: Tailored Treatment in Clinical Practice Study Tour: Dublin + Psychology of Emerging Adulthood Study Tour: Bologna-Florence + Psychology of Violence and Hate Study Tour: Berlin + Travel Writing Study Tour: Croatia

DIS COPENHAGEN + African American Expats in Copenhagen and Paris Study Tour: Paris + Artificial Neural Networks and Deep Learning Study Tour: London + Climate Change and Glaciers Study Tour: Arctic Norway or Iceland + Cognitive Neuroscience of Consciousness Study Tour: Florence + Early Childhood: Nordic Education and Parenting Study Tour: Finland + European Biodiversity Study Tour: Andorra-Spain + European Clinical Psychology Study Tour: Vienna + Food, Taste, and Waste Study Tour: Barcelona + Good Life, The Study Tour: French Riviera + Healthcare Systems: A Comparative Approach Study Tour: Netherlands + Human Health and Disease: A Clinical Approach Study Tour: Berlin or Vienna + Humanitarian Law and Armed Conflict Study Tour: Bosnia

+ Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Europe + Practicum Study Tour: Helsinki-Stockholm (Note: This course runs over Sessions 1 & 2, for 6 credits) + International Strategy and Leadership: Case Studies Study Tour: London-Stockholm + Medical Biotechnology and Drug Development Study Tour: Edinburgh + Neuroscience of Fear Study Tour: Munich + Nordic Culinary Culture Study Tour: Faroe Islands + Positive Psychology Study Tour: Edinburgh + Postcolonial Europe: Narratives, Nationalism, and Race Study Tour: Finland-Norway + Prostitution and the Sex Trade Study Tour: Amsterdam + Renewable Energy Systems Study Tour: Germany + Sustainable Development in Northern Europe Study Tour: Norway + Terrorism and Counter-Terrorism from a European Perspective Study Tour: Brussels-Munich + Visual Culture of Cities Study Tour: Berlin > See full course descriptions on p. 24 14

Session 3 July 4 – July 30 4 Weeks | 4 Credits In this session, choose 1 course that includes: + 3 weeks in Copenhagen or Stockholm + 1 week-long, course-integrated Study Tour in Europe + Local explorations beyond the classroom on Field Studies

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Mix & Match Summer Sessions Extend your summer in Copenhagen and/ or Stockholm by adding courses in the Lab & Research Session, or Sessions 1 and 2.

DIS STOCKHOLM

DIS COPENHAGEN

+ Emigration, Immigration, and Integration: The Nordic Experience Study Tour: Reykjavik

+ Arctic Ecology Study Tour: Disko Island, Greenland

+ History of Photography in Europe: Technology Culture, Art Study Tour: London + Lifespan Psychology: Shaping the Self Study Tour: Zurich + Molecular and Cellular Neuroscience Study Tour: Budapest-Vienna + Political Extremism and Threats to Democracy Study Tour: Budapest + Public Health Policy in Practice Study Tour: Belfast-Dublin + World of Vikings: Facts, Fiction, and Fantasy Study Tour: Iceland

+ Bicycle Urbanism Study Tour: Netherlands + Children in a Multicultural Context Study Tour: London + European Genocides Study Tour: Poland + Philosophy of Happiness Study Tour: French Riviera + Positive Organizational Psychology Study Tour: Vienna + Strategic Leader Study Tour: Lisbon

> See full course descriptions on p. 24

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Architecture & Design Session June 13 – July 30 7 Weeks | 7 or 9 Credits

Mix & Match Summer Sessions Extend your summer by adding a course in Session 1 in Copenhagen or Stockholm.

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In this signature summer session, enroll in a studio and its corequisite course that includes: + 6 weeks studio in Copenhagen + 1 week-long, course-integrated Study Tour in Europe + Work on challenging assignments dealing with real issues on sites in Copenhagen, in intimate studio settings alongside a small group of fellow students + Visits to cutting-edge examples of architecture and design in and around Copenhagen on Field Studies

DIS COPENHAGEN 7-Credit Studio Packages + Architecture Design Studio + Visual Journal Study Tour: Finland-Sweden or Norway-Sweden + Architecture Foundations Studio + Visual Journal Study Tour: Finland-Sweden or Norway-Sweden + Graphic Design Studio + Visual Journal Study Tour: Finland-Sweden + Graphic Design Foundations Studio + Visual Journal Study Tour: Finland-Sweden + Interior Architecture Studio + Visual Journal Study Tour: Finland-Sweden or Norway-Sweden + Urban Design Studio + Visual Journal Study Tour: Finland-Sweden or Norway-Sweden

9-Credit Studio Package + Furniture Design Studio + Furniture Design in Scandinavia Study Tour: Finland-Sweden > See full course descriptions on p. 24

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Course List by Discipline DIS offers summer courses that are relevant to a wide variety of disciplines. Look through this list to discover which course offerings are available based on your academic interests.

ANTHROPOLOGY · African American Expats in Copenhagen and Paris (Session 2) · European Genocides (Session 3) · Food and Identity (Session 1) · Food, Taste, and Waste (Session 2) · Gender, Equality, and Sexuality in Scandinavia (Session 2) · Human Trafficking in a Global Context (Session 1) · Migration and the City (Session 2) · Nordic Culinary Culture (Session 2) · Postcolonial Europe: Narratives, Nationalism, and Race (Session 2) · Power of Women in the Viking Age (Session 2) · Social Change and Active Citizenship (Session 1) · Tasting Culture: Nordic and Mediterranean Food, Tradition, and Nutrition (See website for course dates) ARCHITECTURE · Architecture Design Studio (Architecture & Design Session) · Architecture Foundations Studio (Architecture & Design Session) · Furniture Design in Scandinavia (Architecture & Design Session) · Furniture Design Studio (Architecture & Design Session) · Interior Architecture Studio (Architecture & Design Session) · Strategies for Urban Livability (Session 1) · Urban Design Studio (Architecture & Design Session) · Visual Journal (Architecture & Design Session) ART HISTORY · History of Photography in Europe: Technology, Culture, Art (Session 3)

BIOLOGY · Arctic Ecology (Session 3) · Biomedical Lab (Lab & Research Session) · Biostatistics (Session 1) · European Biodiversity (Session 2) · Human Health and Disease: A Clinical Approach (Session 1 or 2) · Medical Biotechnology and Drug Development (Session 2) · Medical Diagnostics (Session 1) · Microbrains Lab: Modeling Neurodegeneration (Lab & Research Session) · Molecular and Cellular Neuroscience (Session 3) · Neuroscience of Fear (Session 2) · Precision Medicine: Tailored Treatment in Clinical Practice (Session 2) · Sports Medicine: Performance and Fatigue (Session 1)

CHILD DEVELOPMENT · Children in a Multicultural Context (Session 3) · Children with Special Needs (Session 1) · Early Childhood: Nordic Education and Parenting (Session 2)

BIOMEDICINE/BIOTECHNOLOGY · Biomedical Lab (Lab & Research Session) · Human Health and Disease: A Clinical Approach (Session 1 or 2) · Medical Biotechnology and Drug Development (Session 2) · Medical Diagnostics (Session 1) · Microbrains Lab: Modeling Neurodegeneration (Lab & Research Session) · Molecular and Cellular Neuroscience (Session 3) · Precision Medicine: Tailored Treatment in Clinical Practice (Session 2) · Sports Medicine: Performance and Fatigue (Session 1)

CRIMINOLOGY/CRIMINAL JUSTICE · Forensic Psychology (Session 1) · Human Trafficking in a Global Context (Session 1) · Psychology of Criminal Behavior (Session 1) · Psychology of Violence and Hate (Session 2)

BUSINESS · Behavioral Economics: European Case Studies (Session 1) · Digital Media in Marketing (Session 1) · Entrepreneurship Practicum (Sessions 1 & 2) · Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Europe (Sessions 1 & 2) · International Strategy and Leadership: Case Studies (Session 2) · Strategic Leader (Session 3) · Sustainable Business Strategy (Session 1) CHEMISTRY/BIOCHEMISTRY · Engineering Sustainable Environments in Scandinavia (Session 2) · Medical Biotechnology and Drug Development (Session 2) · Medical Diagnostics (Session 1)

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COMMUNICATION · Digital Media in Marketing (Session 1) · Storytelling Through Photography (Session 1) · Travel Writing (Session 2) COMPUTER SCIENCE · Artificial Neural Networks and Deep Learning (Session 2) · Development and Programming of Serious Games (Session 1) CREATIVE WRITING · Travel Writing (Session 2)

CRITICAL RACE AND ETHNIC STUDIES · African American Expats in Copenhagen and Paris (Session 2) · Children in a Multicultural Context (Session 3) · Emigration, Immigration, and Integration: The Nordic Experience (Session 3) · European Genocides (Session 3) · Gender, Equality, and Sexuality in Scandinavia (Session 2) DESIGN · Architecture Design Studio (Architecture & Design Session) · Architecture Foundations Studio (Architecture & Design Session) · Furniture Design in Scandinavia (Architecture & Design Session) · Furniture Design Studio (Architecture & Design Session) · Graphic Design Foundations Studio (Architecture & Design Session) · Graphic Design Studio (Architecture & Design Session) · Urban Design Studio (Architecture & Design Session) · Visual Journal (Architecture & Design Session)

Course List by Discipline ECONOMICS · Behavioral Economics: European Case Studies (Session 1) · Comparative Economics: Global Risks and European Responses (Session 2) EDUCATION/EDUCATIONAL STUDIES · Children in a Multicultural Context (Session 3) · Children with Special Needs (Session 1) · Early Childhood: Nordic Education and Parenting (Session 2) · Positive Psychology (Session 1 or 2) · Social Change and Active Citizenship (Session 1) ENGINEERING · Engineering Sustainable Environments in Scandinavia (Session 2) · Biostatistics (Session 1) · Medical Diagnostics (Session 1) ENTREPRENEURSHIP · Entrepreneurship Practicum (Sessions 1 & 2) · Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Europe (Sessions 1 & 2) ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE · Arctic Ecology (Session 3) · Biostatistics (Session 1) · Climate Change and Glaciers (Session 2) · Engineering Sustainable Environments in Scandinavia (Session 2) · European Biodiversity (Session 2) · Renewable Energy Systems (Session 2) · Understanding Climate Change Lab (Lab & Research Session) ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES · Bicycle Urbanism (Session 3) · Climate Change and Glaciers (Session 2) · Environmental Philosophy (Session 1) · Food, Taste, and Waste (Session 2) · Nordic Culinary Culture (Session 2) · Renewable Energy Systems (Session 2) · Sustainable Business Strategy (Session 1) · Sustainable Denmark: Solutions and Dilemmas (Session 1) · Sustainable Development in Northern Europe (Session 2)

ETHICS · European Clinical Psychology (Session 2) · Good Life, The: Philosophy of Happiness (Session 3) · Psychology of Criminal Behavior (Session 1) · Sustainable Development in Northern Europe (Session 2)

GRAPHIC DESIGN · Graphic Design Foundations Studio (Architecture & Design Session) · Graphic Design Studio (Architecture & Design Session) · Visual Journal (Architecture & Design Session)

FINANCE · Behavioral Economics: European Case Studies (Session 1)

HISTORY · African American Expats in Copenhagen and Paris (Session 2) · Emigration, Immigration, and Integration: The Nordic Experience (Session 3) · European Genocides (Session 3) · Food and Identity (Session 1) · Food, Taste, and Waste (Session 2) · History of Photography in Europe: Technology, Culture, Art (Session 3) · Nordic Mythology (Session 1) · Postcolonial Europe: Narratives, Nationalism, and Race (Session 2) · Power of Women in the Viking Age (Session 2) · Tasting Culture: Nordic and Mediterranean Food, Tradition, and Nutrition (See website for course dates) · Terrorism and Counter-Terrorism from a European Perspective (Session 2) · World of Vikings: Facts, Fiction, and Fantasy (Session 3)

FOOD STUDIES · Food and Identity (Session 1) · Food, Taste, and Waste (Session 2) · Nordic Culinary Culture (Session 2) · Tasting Culture: Nordic and Mediterranean Food, Tradition, and Nutrition (See website for course dates) GENDER STUDIES · Gender, Equality, and Sexuality in Scandinavia (Session 2) · Human Trafficking in a Global Context (Session 1) · Power of Women in the Viking Age (Session 2) · Prostitution and the Sex Trade (Session 2) · Psychology of Human Sexuality (Session 1) · Transgender in Scandinavia (Session 1) GEOGRAPHY · Climate Change and Glaciers (Session 2) · Understanding Climate Change Lab (Lab & Research Session) GEOLOGY · Climate Change and Glaciers (Session 2) · Understanding Climate Change Lab (Lab & Research Session) GLOBAL HEALTH · Healthcare Systems: A Comparative Approach (Session 2) · Public Health Policy in Practice (Session 3) · Public Mental Health (Session 1) GOVERNMENT · Humanitarian Law and Armed Conflict (Session 2) · Political Extremism and Threats to Democracy (Session 3) · Terrorism and Counter-Terrorism from a European Perspective (Session 2) · Understanding Terrorism: Causes, Solutions, and Dilemmas (Session 1)

HUMAN DEVELOPMENT · Children in a Multicultural Context (Session 3) · Early Childhood: Nordic Education and Parenting (Session 2) · European Clinical Psychology (Session 2) · Lifespan Psychology: Shaping the Self (Session 3) · Positive Psychology (Session 1 or 2) · Psychology of Human Sexuality (Session 1) · Social Brain: Neuropsychology of Social Behaviors (Session 1) HUMAN RIGHTS · European Genocides (Session 3) · Human Trafficking in a Global Context (Session 1) · Humanitarian Law and Armed Conflict (Session 2) · Migration and the City (Session 2) · Prostitution and the Sex Trade (Session 2) · Transgender in Scandinavia (Session 1)

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Course List by Discipline

INFORMATION SCIENCE · Artificial Neural Networks and Deep Learning (Session 2) INDUSTRIAL DESIGN · Furniture Design in Scandinavia (Architecture & Design Session) · Furniture Design Studio (Architecture & Design Session) INTERIOR ARCHITECTURE · Interior Architecture Studio (Architecture & Design Session) INTERIOR DESIGN · Interior Architecture Studio (Architecture & Design Session) INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS · Behavioral Economics: European Case Studies (Session 1) · Humanitarian Law and Armed Conflict (Session 2) · Political Extremism and the Threats to Democracy (Session 3) · Terrorism and Counter-Terrorism from a European Perspective (Session 2) · Understanding Terrorism: Causes, Solutions, and Dilemmas (Session 1) JOURNALISM · Storytelling Through Photography (Session 1) LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE · Urban Design Studio (Architecture & Design Session) LEADERSHIP STUDIES · Entrepreneurship Practicum (Sessions 1 & 2) · Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Europe (Sessions 1 & 2) · International Strategy and Leadership: Case Studies (Session 2) · Positive Organizational Psychology (Session 3) · Strategic Leader (Session 3) LEGAL STUDIES · Human Trafficking in a Global Context (Session 1) · Humanitarian Law and Armed Conflict (Session 2) · Prostitution and the Sex Trade (Session 2) · Transgender in Scandinavia (Session 1)

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LITERATURE · Emigration, Immigration, and Integration: The Nordic Experience (Session 3) · Good Life, The (Session 2) · Nordic Mythology (Session 1) · Philosophy of Happiness (Session 3) · Postcolonial Europe: Narratives, Nationalism, and Race (Session 2) · Power of Women in the Viking Age (Session 2) · Travel Writing (Session 2) · World of Vikings: Facts, Fiction, and Fantasy (Session 3)

NEUROSCIENCE · Affective Neuroscience: Emotions, Cognition, and Behavior (Session 1) · Cognitive Neuroscience of Consciousness (Session 2) · Biostatistics (Session 1) · Microbrains Lab: Modeling Neurodegeneration (Lab & Research Session) · Molecular and Cellular Neuroscience (Session 3) · Neuroscience of Fear (Session 2) · Social Brain: Neuropsychology of Social Behaviors (Session 1)

MANAGEMENT · Entrepreneurship Practicum (Sessions 1 & 2) · Digital Media in Marketing (Session 1) · Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Europe (Sessions 1 & 2) · International Strategy and Leadership: Case Studies (Session 2) · Strategic Leader (Session 3) · Sustainable Business Strategy (Session 1)

ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR · Positive Organizational Psychology (Session 3) · Strategic Leader (Session 3)

MARKETING · Digital Media in Marketing (Session 1) · International Strategy and Leadership: Case Studies (Session 2) MATHEMATICS · Artificial Neural Networks and Deep Learning (Session 2) · Development and Programming of Serious Games (Session 1) · Biostatistics (Session 1) MEDIA STUDIES · Digital Media in Marketing (Session 1) · History of Photography in Europe: Technology, Culture, Art (Session 3) · Storytelling Through Photography (Session 1)

PHILOSOPHY · Environmental Philosophy (Session 1) · Good Life, The (Session 2) · Philosophy of Happiness (Session 3) · Terrorism and Counter-Terrorism from a European Perspective (Session 2) PHOTOGRAPHY · History of Photography in Europe: Technology, Culture, Art (Session 3) · Storytelling Through Photography (Session 1) PHYSICS/BIOPHYSICS · Engineering Sustainable Environments in Scandinavia (Session 2) POLITICAL SCIENCE · Humanitarian Law and Armed Conflict (Session 2) · Political Extremism and the Threats to Democracy (Session 3) · Social Change and Active Citizenship (Session 1) · Terrorism and Counter-Terrorism from a European Perspective (Session 2) · Understanding Terrorism: Causes, Solutions, and Dilemmas (Session 1)

Course List by Discipline PRE-MEDICINE/HEALTH SCIENCE · Affective Neuroscience: Emotions, Cognition, and Behavior (Session 1) · Biomedical Lab (Lab & Research Session) · Cognitive Neuroscience of Consciousness (Session 2) · European Clinical Psychology (Session 2) · Healthcare Systems: A Comparative Approach (Session 2) · Human Health and Disease: A Clinical Approach (Session 1 or 2) · Medical Biotechnology and Drug Development (Session 2) · Medical Diagnostics (Session 1) · Precision Medicine: Tailored Treatment in Clinical Practice (Session 2) · Psychology of Human Sexuality (Session 1) · Public Health Policy in Practice (Session 3) · Public Mental Health (Session 1) · Sports Medicine: Performance and Fatigue (Session 1) PSYCHOLOGY · Affective Neuroscience: Emotions, Cognition, and Behavior (Session 1) · Children with Special Needs (Session 1) · Cognitive Neuroscience of Consciousness (Session 2) · European Clinical Psychology (Session 2) · Forensic Psychology (Session 1) · Lifespan Psychology: Shaping the Self (Session 3) · Neuroscience of Fear (Session 2) · Positive Psychology (Session 1 or 2) · Positive Organizational Psychology (Session 3) · Psychology of Criminal Behavior (Session 1) · Psychology of Emerging Adulthood (Session 2) · Psychology of Human Sexuality (Session 1) · Psychology of Violence and Hate (Session 2) · Public Mental Health (Session 1) · Social Brain: Neuropsychology of Social Behaviors (Session 1) PUBLIC HEALTH · Healthcare Systems: A Comparative Approach (Session 2) · Human Health and Disease: A Clinical Approach (Session 1 or 2) · Public Health Policy in Practice (Session 3) · Public Mental Health (Session 1) · Tasting Culture: Nordic and Mediterranean Food, Tradition, and Nutrition (See website for course dates)

PUBLIC POLICY · Food, Taste, and Waste (Session 2) · Healthcare Systems: A Comparative Approach (Session 2) · Prostitution and the Sex Trade (Session 2) · Public Health Policy in Practice (Session 3) · Public Mental Health (Session 1) · Renewable Energy Systems (Session 2) · Strategies for Urban Livability (Session 1) · Sustainable Denmark: Solutions and Dilemmas (Session 1) · Sustainable Development in Northern Europe (Session 2) RELIGIOUS STUDIES · Good Life, The (Session 2) · Nordic Mythology (Session 1) · Philosophy of Happiness (Session 3) · World of Vikings: Facts, Fiction, and Fantasy (Session 3) SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP · Entrepreneurship Practicum (Sessions 1 & 2) · Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Europe (Sessions 1 & 2) SOCIOLOGY · Emigration, Immigration, and Integration: The Nordic Experience (Session 3) · European Genocides (Session 3) · Food and Identity (Session 1) · Forensic Psychology (Session 1) · Gender, Equality, and Sexuality in Scandinavia (Session 2) · Migration and the City (Session 2) · Nordic Culinary Culture (Session 2) · Prostitution and the Sex Trade (Session 2) · Psychology of Criminal Behavior (Session 1) · Psychology of Violence and Hate (Session 2) · Social Brain: Neuropsychology of Social Behaviors (Session 1) · Social Change and Active Citizenship (Session 1) · Strategies for Urban Livability (Session 1) · Tasting Culture: Nordic and Mediterranean Food, Tradition, and Nutrition (See website for course dates) · Transgender in Scandinavia (Session 1) · Visual Culture of Cities (Session 2)

STUDIO ART · Architecture Foundations Studio (Architecture & Design Session) · Graphic Design Foundations Studio (Architecture & Design Session) · Graphic Design Studio (Architecture & Design Session) · Visual Journal (Architecture & Design Session) SUSTAINABILITY · Arctic Ecology (Session 3) · Bicycle Urbanism (Session 3) · Environmental Philosophy (Session 1) · European Biodiversity (Session 2) · Nordic Culinary Culture (Session 2) · Renewable Energy Systems (Session 2) · Sustainable Business Strategy (Session 1) · Sustainable Denmark: Solutions and Dilemmas (Session 1) · Sustainable Development in Northern Europe (Session 2) URBAN DESIGN · Bicycle Urbanism (Session 3) · Strategies for Urban Livability (Session 1) · Urban Design Studio (Architecture & Design Session) · Visual Culture of Cities (Session 2) URBAN STUDIES · Bicycle Urbanism (Session 3) · Migration and the City (Session 2) · Strategies for Urban Livability (Session 1) · Visual Culture of Cities (Session 2) VISUAL ARTS · History of Photography in Europe: Technology, Culture, Art (Session 3) · Storytelling Through Photography (Session 1) · Visual Journal (Architecture & Design Session)

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Course Descriptions Affective Neuroscience: Emotions, Cognition, and Behavior Session 1. 3 Credits. Stockholm.

Neuroscience. Psychology.

How do we understand the interplay of human emotions and their neural networks? This course applies findings from the interdisciplinary field of neuroscience and the psychological study of cognition, emotion, and personality. Basic, complex, and social emotions are explored from the perspective of, e.g., the subjective experience of emotion and non-conscious processes, and how emotions are interpreted, expressed, or regulated. Affective systems, neural networks, and their relationship to cognitive processes such as attention, learning, memory, and decision making are addressed.

Where relevant, human brain imaging findings, pathological conditions, treatment, and cultural perspectives are considered.

African American Expats in Copenhagen and Paris Session 2. 3 Credits. Copenhagen.

Anthropology. Critical Race and Ethnic Studies. History.

This course examines the experiences of African American expatriates in Copenhagen and in Paris. While many are familiar with the stories of James Baldwin, Josephine Baker, Langston Hughes, and Richard Wright in Paris, few know about the experiences of African Americans in Copenhagen. Drawing on a rich archive that includes documentaries, novels, government records, memoirs, biographies, music, letters, interviews, paintings, and newspaper accounts, we follow in the footsteps of African Americans including Booker T. Washington and Billie Holiday among many others.

Behavioral Economics: European Case Studies Session 1. 3 Credits. Copenhagen.

Economics. Finance. International Relations.

Behavioral economics rethinks the standard economic model of human behavior by integrating experiential and psychological research into economic theory. This course is based on behavioral economic theory and cases from Denmark and Europe, which examine the choices of individuals. Theoretical skills are developed through work with conflicting theories, and analytical skills by working with data on human choices in experiments.

Bicycle Urbanism Session 3. 4 Credits. Copenhagen.

Sustainability. Urban Design. Urban Studies.

This class examines the best ways a city can encourage and accommodate bicycle traffic in the present and future. The course uses Copenhagen as the main case study and examines how a city can integrate bicycling into urban planning and design. We look into the spatial components of creating a bikeable city, effects of bike use on health and environment, policies for developing bicycle infrastructure and programs, best practices in bicycle facility design and implementation, and implementing bicycle policies and plans in education, registration, finance, political, and public acceptance.

Architecture Design Studio Architecture & Design Session. 6 Credits. Copenhagen.

Architecture. Design.

In this studio you engage in an exploration of Danish and Scandinavian design practice through challenging assignments addressing real sites and issues in and around Copenhagen. Studio groups combine students of different levels and backgrounds. This course is taught vertically, and expectations relate to you as an individual student. This course comes with a corequisite course, Visual Journal.

Biomedical Lab Lab & Research Session. 6 Credits. Stockholm.

Biology. Biomedicine/Biotechnology. Pre-Medicine/Health Science.

This course provides you with conceptual understanding of methodologies employed to examine the human body at various levels of organization, from organ systems to organs, tissues, cells, and molecules. This course provides you with corresponding hands-on training on common procedures utilized in biomedical research and medical diagnostics.

You learn how to measure common physiological parameters, utilize basic clinical equipment, culture mammalian cells, and conduct cellular and molecular-based assays to evaluate protein expression profiles. In addition, you learn how to design biomedical experimentation and critically analyze results from biomedical testing.

Architecture Foundations Studio Architecture & Design Session. 6 Credits. Copenhagen.

Architecture. Design. Studio Art. You develop design skills through analysis of existing buildings and by solving realistic architectural problems in a Danish context. In studio projects, you construct spatial models in physical and digital media and advance your communication skills in expressing abstract concepts. Studios are taught vertically, combining students of different levels. Expectations relate to you as an individual student. This course comes with a corequisite course, Visual Journal.

Biostatistics Session 1. 3 Credits. Stockholm.

Biology. Engineering. Mathematics.

This is an introduction to visualization and statistical methods for the analysis of biological data. Emphasizing both a conceptual understanding and analysis of real data sets, the course covers biological experiment design, methods of data collection, and analysis of small and large data sets with examples drawn from microbiology, medical research, and ecology. To conduct statistical analyses, you are introduced to R and R-Studio.

Arctic Ecology Session 3. 4 Credits. Copenhagen.

Biology. Environmental Science. Sustainability.

In this course, you gain an introduction to and understanding of ecology in the Arctic. The Arctic regions are sensitive to climate variations, and you learn about how these are affecting marine, terrestrial, and freshwater species. We focus specifically on the adaptations organisms require to thrive in these ecosystems.

Children in a Multicultural Context Session 3. 4 Credits. Copenhagen.

Child Development. Education/Educational Studies. Human Development.

This course explores multicultural contexts for childhood in the Nordic countries. Based on readings and your experiences on Field Studies, the class investigates practices around ethnic diversity, childhood discourse, and multiculturalism in Danish education and social policy. The benefits and challenges of Nordic philosophies of education and early childhood are analyzed through perspectives on learning, multilingualism, and intercultural communication.

Artificial Neural Networks and Deep Learning Session 2. 3 Credits. Copenhagen.

Computer Science. Information Science. Mathematics.

Artificial Neural Networks are programs that write themselves when given an objective, some training data, and abundant computing power. Recently, these programs have brought about a wide array of impressive innovations, such as self-driving cars, face recognition, and human-like speech generators. This course offers you an introduction to Deep Artificial Neural Networks (i.e. “Deep Learning”). With focus on both theory and practice, we cover models for various applications, how they are trained and tested, and how they can be deployed in real-world applications.

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Children with Special Needs Session 1. 3 Credits. Copenhagen.

Child Development. Education/Educational Studies. Psychology.

This class challenges your ideas about ‘special needs.’ You are situated within the concept of Nordic pedagogy in order to examine the topics of inclusion and quality of life within the Danish social welfare system. For example: How does the school or the child contribute to educational challenges? With your class, you will discuss, research, and try hands-on specialized pedagogical approaches and training methods. From a Nordic perspective, the concept of ‘special needs’ is examined through issues of inclusion, quality of life, and outside relationships. While this course focuses on ‘special needs’ in a broad sense, it does not look at various diagnoses, or educational/ psychological techniques employed for specific disorders.

Climate Change and Glaciers Session 2. 3 Credits. Copenhagen.

Environmental Science. Geography. Geology.

Glaciers and ice sheets play an important role in the climate system: Their bright surfaces reflect sunlight back to space thus keeping the temperature down, and when they melt or grow, it directly affects the global sea level. Therefore, it is crucial to understand the past, present, and future behavior of glaciers when addressing the topic of climate change. This course provides you with a basic understanding of glaciers and their role in the climate system. You will learn how glaciers interact with their immediate surroundings and how large ice bodies can act as an archive of past climate change. The Danish landscape was shaped by the glaciers that retreated from this area at the end of the last ice age, and the coastlines of Denmark are today affected by the melting of glaciers at higher latitudes. On Study Tour we explore these topics along with local cultural experiences.

Cognitive Neuroscience of Consciousness Session 2. 3 Credits. Copenhagen.

Neuroscience. Psychology.

Despite decades of scientific research and centuries of philosophical analysis, consciousness remains one of the greatest scientific challenges of our time. What is consciousness and which brain mechanisms shape the unique sense of self, implicit in all our thoughts and perceptions? How can we transform the subjectivity of human experience to an objective topic of research? Through the lenses of behavioral and cognitive neuroscience, we explore both conceptual and methodological perspectives of relevance to the study of human consciousness. We critically analyze the obstacles and challenges inherent to the study of consciousness.

Comparative Economics: Global Risk and European Responses Session 2. 3 Credits. Stockholm.

Economics.

Markets generate wealth – but there are no guarantees of how. On the international stage, the volatility of markets contributes to many of the key global challenges of our time: climate change, widening inequality, unprecedented waves of migration, financial crises, and increasing unemployment in the wake of digitalization, automation, and AI. In this course, we consider how responses to these challenges differ between Europe and the U.S., with a focus on the nature and extent of public interventions in the marketplace.

Development and Programming of Serious Games Session 1. 3 Credits. Copenhagen.

Computer Science. Mathematics.

Serious games use game design theories and technology to inform, advertise, educate, and motivate. Industries as varied as defense, healthcare, and city planning use serious games to increase productivity, understand problems, or even learn completely new skills.

This course is a hands-on approach to the specific programming and design challenges that come with the development of serious games, and gives you a solid overview of how to develop a game with a purpose other than pure entertainment.

See website for details on prerequisites, corequisites, and other course requirements.

Syllabi for all courses are also available online.

Course Descriptions Digital Media in Marketing Session 1. 3 Credits. Copenhagen.

Communication. Marketing. Media Studies.

This course explores the impact technology has had on the marketing industry, particularly with the advent of the internet. Technological advances have made the latest tools in media production, online media, and social media available to even the smallest businesses and private consumers. This course incorporates the latest advertising techniques. You have the opportunity to work on a business case and learn techniques in producing content such as videos, articles, and email campaigns.

Early Childhood: Nordic Education and Parenting Session 2. 3 Credits. Copenhagen.

Child Development. Education/Educational Studies. Human Development.

The earliest years of a child’s life play a foundational role in the opportunities, experiences, and relationships they develop as adults.

This course investigates the key elements of how both parents and professionals contribute to children’s socialization and development – and how those practices translate into larger cultural contexts. Exploration of concepts like parental leave, attachment, play, and nature occurs through hands-on experiences in childcare settings, and interactions with parents.

Emigration, Immigration, and Integration: The Nordic Experience Session 3. 4 Credits. Stockholm.

History. Literature. Sociology.

In this course, we focus on the body of experiences related to the historical process of immigration, past and present, starting in the 19th century among the Scandinavians. Issues of homeland, emigration, immigration, settlement, language, identity, traditions, values, culture, and politics as expressed in texts and historical research, constitute the basics of this course. The histories of the Scandinavian groups are examined using a selection of scholarly studies on immigration and ethnicity in order to familiarize you with historical methods.

Engineering Sustainable Environments in Scandinavia Session 2. 3 Credits. Stockholm.

Engineering. Environmental Science.

This engineering course explores the development of tools and technologies to protect and restore environmental systems sustainably, using contemporary Scandinavian case studies. We assess local environmental impacts of human activities relating to water consumption, waste production, transportation, energy, air quality, heat, and urban ecosystems, applying methods, techniques and modelling to describe, quantify, and solve environmental problems through collaborative engineering solutions. The course is problem-based and experiential, with course-integrated travel throughout the region, and hands-on projects with real-world applications.

European Biodiversity Session 2. 3 Credits. Copenhagen.

Biology. Environmental Science. Sustainability.

European biodiversity is characterized by great variation in habitats that is dynamic and constantly evolving in response to changes. Such changes happen gradually on a long time scale but with the impact of humans, changes can occur much more rapidly. Today, Europe has highly fragmented biodiversity with a high rate of species loss.

European Clinical Psychology Session 2. 3 Credits. Copenhagen.

Human Development. Pre-Medicine/Health Science. Psychology.

This course is a study of clinical psychology with a focus on the way we approach the field within a European context. The course covers the origins of European clinical psychology, cultural and ethical issues, as well as different psychotherapeutic schools. The focus throughout the course is on adult mental health.

European Genocides Session 3. 4 Credits. Copenhagen.

Critical Race and Ethnic Studies. History. Human Rights.

The Nazis went through a series of steps in their attempt to eliminate the European Jews, moving from mass shootings to the increasingly sophisticated application of gassing. Tracing this development, we study perpetrator profiles, victim strategies, and the role of bystanders. Looking at political and social aspects of the aftermath of the Holocaust, we focus on the role of the former killing sites in today’s Poland, as well as the international community. We discuss former concentration camps as both museums and memorials.

Food and Identity Session 1. 3 Credits. Copenhagen.

History. Sociology. Food Studies.

Food has always been closely linked to identity, but in the past two decades, it has also become the focus of a host of issues—everything from the industrialization of farming to the integration of immigrants—that reflect cultural, social, and even political values. In this course, we look at the nexus between what you eat and who you are by focusing on Danish food culture, looking both to culinary traditions and to the gastronomic innovation that has turned its chefs into celebrities and its restaurants into the object of international pilgrimage. We also focus on other aspects of food culture, such as the role of industrial agriculture and the rise of alternatives; and the impact of immigration on cuisine.

Food, Taste, and Waste Session 2. 3 Credits. Copenhagen.

Anthropology. Environmental Studies. Food Studies.

Sustainable development in food is becoming increasingly important in the agri-food sector and the global economy, in political debates, and in many consumers’ minds. In this course, we look into current sustainability Entrepreneurship Practicum trends in food consumerism and production, how these have come about, Session 1 & Session 2. 3 Credits. Copenhagen. and their impact in cultural, economic, and even artistic terms. Through Business. Entrepreneurship. Social Entrepreneurship. conversations with farmers, chefs, artisans, food policy organizations, You are placed at a Danish start-up and experience first-hand what issues and food entrepreneurs you learn about what Danes eat and how they young companies are struggling with in getting their products and services respond to current food issues, while also getting acquainted with general to market. This practicum focuses both on the specific challenges faced anthropological and political perspectives on the topic of food, taste, and by your assigned start-up, and its competitors in their respective spaces, waste. but also very much on your own personal journey into the entrepreneurial lifestyle. Furthermore, you have the opportunity to build a network in Forensic Psychology Denmark, and to transfer some of your learnings and observations to the Session 1. 3 Credits. Stockholm. venture that you are building in the course.

Criminology/Criminal Justice. Psychology. Sociology.

What makes people commit crimes? Are there gender differences? How do Environmental Philosophy children experience legal systems as victims or witnesses of maltreatment?

Session 1. 3 Credits. Copenhagen.

Are criminal investigations conducted differently in European countries in Environmental Studies. Philosophy. Sustainability. comparison with the U.S.? Forensic psychology is explored from individual To understand the current climate crisis is to ask the question of man’s to societal levels, with critical analysis of – and examples from – a European responsibility for nature. The course approaches environmental issues perspective. Selected topics include cognitive, emotional, and social and sustainability from Scandinavian and philosophical perspectives. approaches to the nature and prevention of criminal behavior.

Experience first-hand how Danes answer these challenges in various ways as we visit a sustainable farming commune, a wind farm, and a coastal nature reserve. Throughout the course, we relate our findings to current discussions of sustainability and the ethical implications of our modern day lifestyle.

Furniture Design in Scandinavia Architecture & Design Session. 3 Credits. Copenhagen.

Architecture. Design. Industrial Design.

You examine history, theory, key works, and current expressions of Scandinavian furniture design. The lecture course also exposes you to the history of manufacturing in post-industrial Scandinavia. Current and historical conditions of furniture design are presented along with the underlying design theories and methodologies. ‘Golden Age’ designs from the middle of the 20th century are studied alongside trendy ‘New Nordic’ designs of today. Fundamentals of furniture design, such as scale, dimension, and proportion are presented along with the fundamentals of the production of furniture, whether it be the craft approach or the modern business based and industrialized approach. This is a corequisite course for Furniture Design Studio.

Furniture Design Studio Architecture & Design Session. 6 Credits. Copenhagen.

Architecture. Design. Industrial Design.

Scandinavian furniture design has a deep history of considering people, culture, and society in design development. The course gives you the opportunity to explore this particular relationship and to grow your individual design capabilities through studio assignments, lectures, Field Studies, and workshop activity producing your own furniture prototype.

This course comes with a corequisite course, Furniture Design in Scandinavia.

Gender, Equality, and Sexuality in Scandinavia Session 2. 3 Credits. Stockholm.

Anthropology. Gender Studies. Sociology.

Sweden is the most gender equal country in the world with, paid parental leave for all parents, a high number of women in leadership positions, progressive sex education, and equal rights for homosexuals, the Nordic prostitution model in which selling sex is legalized but purchasing it is illegal are among the hallmarks of all Scandinavian societies. However, Sweden also has a very gender-divided workplace and gender equal policies do not automatically lead to gender equal behaviors. With a comparative look to neighboring countries in Europe, this course explores how concepts of gender, body, sexuality, and race intersect in current debates about changing family structures, children’s rights, and new ethical dilemmas in a changing Scandinavia.

Good Life, The Session 2. 3 Credits. Copenhagen.

Literature. Philosophy. Religious Studies.

In this course, we examine the foundations of ‘the good life’ as they surface in Danish and French philosophy, with a particular focus on human freedom and the search for meaning, fulfillment, and happiness.

While external conditions may bring satisfaction, as in a well-functioning state like Denmark, we quickly turn our attention deeper, to internal measures of human flourishing. Our course takes us into the minds of 19th and 20th-century European thinkers, writers, and artists, like Kierkegaard, Beauvoir, Camus, and Chagall, who were deeply troubled by the existential conditions of despair, anxiety, and meaninglessness, but who also saw these trials as occasions to examine how we live.

Graphic Design Foundations Studio Architecture & Design Session. 6 Credits. Copenhagen.

Design. Graphic Design. Studio Art. This course presents you with in-depth knowledge of, and professional skills within, the field of graphic design. The course develops your graphic sensibilities through analysis of existing examples of real-life visual identity, branding, and communication along with project-based studio assignments. You work with physical and digital media, and are challenged to use these media in each of your projects throughout the summer session. Studios are taught vertically, combining students of different levels. Expectations relate to you as an individual student. This course comes with a corequisite course, Visual Journal.

See website for details on prerequisites, corequisites, and other course requirements.

Syllabi for all courses are also available online.

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Course Descriptions Graphic Design Studio Architecture & Design Session. 6 Credits. Copenhagen.

Design. Graphic Design. Studio Art. In this course, you develop a comprehensive understanding of the Scandinavian and European approach to graphic design and explore methodologies that will strengthen your individual design capabilities.

You work on project-based assignments in visual identity, branding, and communication across all platforms. Exploration and analysis of Scandinavian and European graphic case studies give your individual design capabilities a competitive edge. This course is taught vertically, and expectations relate to you as an individual student. This course comes with a corequisite course, Visual Journal.

Healthcare Systems: A Comparative Approach Session 2. 3 Credits. Copenhagen.

Pre-Medicine/Health Science. Public Health. Public Policy Different countries choose different approaches to the provision of healthcare. Through this course, you gain insight into how healthcare is organized and financed in Denmark and Northern Europe, and you investigate the impact of the social, economic, and political history on the present systems. You analyze principles of priority-setting in healthcare, and discuss and assess possible solutions to challenges such as aging populations, inequality in health, and rising healthcare expenditures.

History of Photography in Europe: Technology, Culture, Art Session 3. 4 Credits. Stockholm.

History. Media Studies. Photography.

This course investigates the impact of photography on culture, art, and society from the first photo in Europe around 1840 and up until today. We explore the role of photography beyond mainstream cultural accounts, integrating a diversity of disciplines from history to journalism, law, medicine, and science. Through hands-on exercises, field studies and meetings with professionals in studios, we zoom in on the interplay of seeing and learning, investigating photography’s role in shaping societies, memories, and identities.

Human Health and Disease: A Clinical Approach Session 1 or 2. 3 Credits. Copenhagen.

Biology. Biomedicine/Biotechnology. Pre-Medicine/Health Science.

Public Health.

This course offers an introduction to the most important human diseases, their diagnoses and treatments, and to the clinical practice of physicians at a Danish university hospital. You are taught by several different physicians at different University of Copenhagen hospitals throughout the greater Copenhagen area.

Human Trafficking in a Global Context Session 1. 3 Credits. Stockholm.

Anthropology. Human Rights. Legal Studies.

Globally, human trafficking ranks among the most profitable criminal activities. It is also a violation of human rights. In this course, you gain an understanding of trafficking, including its extent in relation to other criminal activities, and its victims and perpetrators. You learn the most important elements of the legal and policy framework addressing trafficking at the European and international level. Guest lecturers who work with the issues on a daily basis help to nuance your understanding of the subject matter.

Humanitarian Law and Armed Conflict Session 2. 3 Credits. Copenhagen.

Human Rights. International Relations. Legal Studies.

This course is an examination of the laws of armed conflict and human rights laws and how they apply to contemporary cases. It finds inspiration in current events and enables you to analyze issues such as the war against ISIS, the use of drones, and cyberattacks in a legal context. You gain a thorough understanding of the legal aspects that regulate modern conflicts and understand how they interact with the political environment.

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Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Europe Session 1 & Session 2. 3 Credits. Copenhagen.

Business. Entrepreneurship. Social Entrepreneurship.

The Nordic countries have over the past decade consistently punched above their weight in terms of successful tech start-up exits.

In 2014, the Nordics alone had 53% of all European billion-dollar-plus exits. This is particularly remarkable considering that these countries have small populations, only 7% of European GDP, and only 10% of invested Venture Capital in Europe. While the U.S. dominates the total number of billion-dollar-plus exits, the Nordic countries have the world’s highest ratio of these types of exits to GDP, which indicates an efficient ecosystem in creating really valuable companies. It is in this start-up ecosystem that you spend the summer developing a new venture, building on your experience in the Entrepreneurship Practicum course. Between the two courses, you learn to use some of the newest business development tools and methods, and are exposed to many of the main players in the start-up scene in Denmark, Sweden, and Finland.

Interior Architecture Studio Architecture & Design Session. 6 Credits. Copenhagen.

Architecture. Interior Architecture. Interior Design.

This studio focuses on interior architectural design in a Danish context and on developing a concept and project design within an existing structure. You create a design concept shaping interior space and user experience. Adaptive re-use and transformation features are among the prioritized challenges in which you will engage. Studio groups combine students of different levels and backgrounds. This course is taught vertically, and expectations relate to you as an individual student. This course comes with a corequisite course, Visual Journal.

International Strategy and Leadership: Case Studies Session 2. 3 Credits. Copenhagen.

Business. Management. Marketing.

Through intensive studies of a well-known international company, we gain valuable insights in order to make proper analysis of the company’s market situation and international opportunities. Based on these analyzes, we create a strategy that must be applicable for markets worldwide. By visiting the company in three different markets and using specific tools, you discuss and learn how to make plans for implementation of the strategy, including considerations about cultural differences.

Lifespan Psychology: Shaping the Self Session 3. 4 Credits. Stockholm.

Human Development. Psychology.

From a lifespan approach, we consider what influences an individual’s life choices and explore what remains consistent and what changes.

How are we shaped by intergenerational transmission? How do we make decisions about friendships, love interests, and careers?

This course explores the psychosocial variables that contribute to selections in, for example, types of relationships, reproductive and psychological health choices, parenting styles, and family structures across the lifespan.

Medical Biotechnology and Drug Development Session 2. 3 Credits. Copenhagen.

Biology. Biomedicine/Biotechnology. Pre-Medicine/Health Science.

The emphasis of the course is on biomedicine, drug discovery, and development showcased through a focus on the European pharmaceutical and biotech research community. You learn about the general principles of drug discovery and development, including safety, toxicology, formulation, registration, and clinical trials. The course explores the opportunities and challenges biotechnology has for medicine, among them the new types of biotechnological drugs, gene therapy, and personalized medicine.

Medical Diagnostics Session 1. 3 Credits. Stockholm.

Biomedicine/Biotechnology. Pre-Medicine/Health Science. Engineering.

This course provides a unique opportunity to understand the rationale behind the design of multiple diagnostic tools used to predict, prevent, diagnose, and optimally treat disease. The emphasis is on the development and selection of appropriate analysis methods and technologies to generate reliable results and their implications for inpatient diagnoses. Focus areas include biometrics, clinical chemistry, hematology, diagnostic microbiology, histopathology, molecular diagnostics, and diagnostic medical imaging. As part of the course, you perform hands-on analyses commonly conducted in clinical laboratories and used by medical professionals.

Microbrains Lab: Modeling Neurodegeneration Lab & Research Session. 6 Credits. Copenhagen.

Biology. Biomedicine/Biotechnology. Neuroscience.

In our aging society, more and more people suffer from neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s disease (AD). Decades of research have focused on mouse models, but all drug candidates that have successfully treated AD in mice have failed in human clinical trials. In order to address these pressing needs, human models such as neurons, astrocytes, and microglia derived from induced pluripotent stem cells are the key. In combination with gene editing using CRISPR-Cas9 these cellular models provide insights into early disease development and progression in the species we need to investigate: humans.

Migration and the City Session 2. 3 Credits. Stockholm.

Anthropology. Human Rights. Urban Studies.

Migration has transformed the cityscapes of Sweden dramatically in recent years, but the transnational processes of migrant flows have been an indelible force in Europe’s cities for decades. With a focus on Stockholm and a comparative Study Tour to Sicily, we consider the social and spatial impacts of voluntary and involuntary global migrant movements, the dynamics of displacement and place-making in the built environment, and the complexities and creative strategies of migrant communities in urban spaces.

Molecular and Cellular Neuroscience Session 3. 4 Credits. Stockholm.

Biology. Biomedicine/Biotechnology. Neuroscience.

The complex cellular and molecular organization of the brain drives a variety of physiological and cognitive functions. In this course, we explore gene expression and protein distribution on the level of organ, brain region, and cell. We utilize data and resources from the human protein atlas project and other publicly available data sets to learn the advantages and limitations of different approaches, validate results, and utilize the available complementary data to link genes to cells and cellular processes involved in ‘normal’ physiology or disease.

Neuroscience of Fear Session 2. 3 Credits. Copenhagen.

Biology. Neuroscience. Psychology.

Fear is a multifaceted term that can be explained anatomically, biologically, and psychologically. This course begins by illustrating the cause and effects of fear on an anatomical and functional level, followed by demonstrating the physiological, psychological, and evolutionary aspects. Several theories and concepts behind unconsciousness, perception, and emotion are introduced in order to facilitate discussions covering fear in everyday life, as well as fear as a component of dysfunctional behaviors.

Nordic Culinary Culture Session 2. 3 Credits. Copenhagen.

Anthropology. Sociology. Sustainability.

Since the 2000s, the Nordic region has been celebrated internationally for using local and seasonal products, reviving and adapting traditional cooking techniques, and combining good taste with health and well-being. In this course, you analyze Nordic food cultures through case studies in greater Copenhagen as well as on Study Tour, where we explore traditional and innovative food practices with a particular focus on sustainability. By the end of this course, you will have gained a better understanding of central themes in contemporary food studies (sustainability, food media, globalization, hipster food, etc.) and a particular understanding of the Nordic context, including how the region has undergone a culinary revolution over the last decades.

See website for details on prerequisites, corequisites, and other course requirements.

Syllabi for all courses are also available online.

Course Descriptions Nordic Mythology Session 1. 3 Credits. Copenhagen.

History. Literature. Religious Studies.

The religion and worldview of the pre-Christian Scandinavians is reflected in the mythology preserved in medieval texts and poems from the Viking Age. This course is based on readings of these primary texts and the Icelandic Sagas that provide further glimpses into the culture and values of the Vikings. Analysis of the sagas as anthropological source material, as well as literature, completes the course.

Philosophy of Happiness Session 3. 4 Credits. Copenhagen.

Literature. Philosophy. Religious Studies.

From cradle to grave, we all encounter trials and opportunities for growth.

But do we seize upon these openings to evaluate life at its core? Through the lens of Danish and French philosophy and literature, this course examines the pressing, age-old question of human existence: “What is a happy life?” Dispelling the illusion that “happiness” is self-evident, in this course, we engage thinkers, writers, and works of art that prioritize questions about how we ought to live, and how to promote a truly happy existence for ourselves and others.

Political Extremism and Threats to Democracy Session 3. 4 Credits. Stockholm.

International Relations. Political Science.

The surge in polarization and populism is the most important political development of the 21st century. What are the major causes of the increase in polarization and populism? What are the likely consequences of these developments? What can be done to mitigate the risks to our social and political order? Address these issues from a comparative perspective to understand the main similarities and differences between the U.S. and selected nations in the European Union.

Positive Organizational Psychology Session 3. 4 Credits. Copenhagen.

Psychology.

Work settings have a significant impact on people’s lives but what makes a work-life worth living? How can we improve the effectiveness and people’s quality of life in organizations? This course links positive psychology and organizational psychology, where we explore topic areas such as positive organizational scholarship, positive organizational behavior, psychological capital, positive leadership, organizational virtuousness, coaching, and flow at work. Scandinavian and European cultural perspectives are considered.

Positive Psychology Session 1 or 2. 3 Credits. Copenhagen.

Education/Educational Studies. Human Development. Psychology.

This course combines a study of theory, research, and application in the rapidly growing field of positive psychology. You critically examine the psychology of well-being with both its possibilities and limitations, focusing on topics such as positive emotions, character strengths, flow, flourishing, mindfulness, creativity, and post-traumatic growth within the context of culture and history. You investigate how positive psychology complements other areas of psychology, therapy, coaching, and communication, and how it can be applied in real-world, professional settings such as business development and the clinical context. Through experiential learning and reflection, you gain the necessary tools for developing sustainable happiness and increased life satisfaction.

Postcolonial Europe: Narratives, Nationalism, and Race Session 2. 3 Credits. Copenhagen.

Anthropology. History. Literature.

In Europe, historical atrocities of colonialism and practices of imperialism have often been marginalized in national narratives and collective memory. This is no less true of the Nordic countries where repercussions of the colonial past are often overshadowed by contemporary notions of international benevolence and welfare for all. With the former Danish West Indies, Greenland, and the Sápmi region (Norway, Finland, Sweden, and Russia) as case studies, this course deconstructs European and Nordic narratives of equality, innocence, and racial blindness as evident in literature and the visual arts, popular culture, advertising, education, and mainstream historical accounts.

Power of Women in the Viking Age Session 2. 3 Credits. Stockholm.

Gender Studies. Literature.

In this course, we focus on the representations of women in the Viking world. The idea of strong Viking women is explored in numerous ways including the question of gender and the sphere between male and female, women warriors, and crossdressing as seen in the Sagas. The course also examines women weaving female representations of heroic narratives in circulation, i.e., visual poetry, and women as travelers between continents.

Precision Medicine: Tailored Treatment in Clinical Practice Session 2. 3 Credits. Stockholm.

Biology. Biomedicine/Biotechnology. Pre-Medicine/Health Science.

Standard clinical care is shifting its focus towards precision medicine, where the choice for treatment relies on the specific physiological and genetic characteristics of a given patient. This course covers current clinical practices within precision medicine including application of genomics and proteomics in the clinic. In addition, you study patient cases and address diagnoses and individualized treatments.

Prostitution and the Sex Trade Session 2. 3 Credits. Copenhagen.

Gender Studies. Public Policy. Sociology.

This course provides you with an understanding of prostitution from sociological and legal angles. It introduces you to basic gender political discussions surrounding prostitution and explores the ways in which prostitution reflects and shapes gender norms and social hierarchies.

We study the sex trade in different parts of the world, but focus on a comparison between Denmark, Sweden, and the Netherlands as they have radical, but different, approaches to prostitution.

Psychology of Criminal Behavior Session 1. 3 Credits. Copenhagen.

Criminology/Criminal Justice. Psychology. Sociology.

Why do people offend? Can we predict who the victims will be? This course applies psychological/criminological theory and research methods to the understanding of criminality, and its consequences, assessment, treatment, and prevention. Mental disorders and their implications are explored through analysis of criminal cases within a Scandinavian context.

Psychology of Emerging Adulthood Session 2. 3 Credits. Stockholm.

Psychology.

What is an adult? This class addresses the transition from adolescence to adulthood. The psychological implications of the adolescent experience and further development into adulthood pertaining to identity, family, love and sex, cohabitation and marriage, career, and community (i.e. religion and politics) are considered and the Scandinavian perspective is explored.

Sources of resilience and vulnerabilities are addressed as these pertain to diverse factors, including cultural variables and the role of social media.

Psychology of Human Sexuality Session 1. 3 Credits. Copenhagen.

Gender Studies. Human Development. Psychology.

This course deals with issues related to human sexuality, emphasizing the psychological perspective. Prevailing sexual norms in Western society and how these norms originated are considered. Examples of topics range from gender and transgender issues to fetishes and paraphilias, as well as sexual development, sexual disorders, and sex therapy. You develop a greater awareness of your own sexuality and the sexuality of others.

Psychology of Violence and Hate Session 2. 3 Credits. Stockholm.

Criminology/Criminal Justice. Psychology. Sociology.

How should we understand the psychology behind violence and hate?

This course focuses on understanding radicalization processes, including psychological perspectives on the role of motivation, ideology, identity, and risk factors. Characteristics and mechanisms of violent extremist groups are considered with a specific focus on unique intervention and preventive methodologies developed in Sweden. Case studies illustrate key points and offer a complex understanding of influencing factors and relevant theoretical concepts.

Public Health Policy in Practice Session 3. 4 Credits. Stockholm.

Pre-Medicine/Health Science. Public Health. Public Policy.

Sweden is facing a number of current challenges, including achieving cost-effectiveness in healthcare, and addressing public health concerns relating to migration and increasing inequalities. This course provides an overview of the Swedish health system in relation to the broader welfare state, and in relation to other Scandinavian and European countries.

You gain insight into how Scandinavian countries, particularly Sweden, assess public health challenges through research, health information management, and economic evaluation. Furthermore, you explore, analyze, and discuss how public health policies are developed and implemented in practice.

Public Mental Health Session 1. 3 Credits. Stockholm.

Pre-medicine/Health Science. Psychology. Public Health.

This course introduces you to the common mental disorders and their impact on daily life. We explore the different challenges faced by those with mental health conditions. Through peer-reviewed literature, policy briefs, popular media, and discussions with experts in the field, you develop the necessary competencies to make a positive difference as future leaders promoting healthy populations. Furthermore, the course introduces you to peer-reviewed literature development, research methodology, as well as effective presentation methods.

Renewable Energy Systems Session 2. 3 Credits. Copenhagen.

Environmental Science. Environmental Studies. Public Policy.

Climate change calls for radical rethinking of a sustainable environment – ultimately, a change towards a 100% renewable energy society. But is this possible? This course examines the technical, economic, political, and social aspects of renewable energy and its link with culture.

Different renewable energy technologies (wind, solar, hydro, biomass, etc.) are explored, and the strengths and weaknesses of different policy options (feed-in tariffs, quotas, etc.) are discussed.

Research Assistant Lab & Research Session. 6 Credits. Stockholm or Copenhagen.

See website for current offerings.

Want to engage in research in an international setting? Spend your summer working closely with a research mentor and be part of a real research project, grasping the complexities of the research process and gaining experience that prepares you for a future career. By the end of the session, you will have made your own tangible contribution to the project and honed your research skills.

Social Brain: Neuropsychology of Social Behaviors Session 1. 3 Credits. Copenhagen.

Human Development. Neuroscience. Psychology.

The goal of this course is to explore the neural basis of human social interaction. We study how social psychology and neuroscience inform our understanding of social behavior, with each discipline offering a unique and complementary perspective. Emphasis is placed on research findings in social neuroscience. Examples of topics include social brain development, the self in social interaction, emotion, theory of mind, and empathy.

Social Change and Active Citizenship Session 1. 3 Credits. Copenhagen.

Education/Educational Studies. Political Science. Sociology.

Democracy depends on citizens to actively engage in society. In this course, we discuss social change and cohesion, civic responsibility, and the importance of active citizenship. How can we engage responsibly with others? How can we work towards building communities governed by fairness and mutual respect? How do we achieve inclusion and equality for those excluded from majority discourses and communities? We will explore these questions through active engagement with local students, activists, and communities.

See website for details on prerequisites, corequisites, and other course requirements.

Syllabi for all courses are also available online.

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Course Descriptions Sports Medicine: Performance and Fatigue Session 1. 3 Credits. Copenhagen.

Biology. Biomedicine/Biotechnology. Pre-Medicine/Health Science.

The course covers a general introduction to anatomy, kinesiology, and the biomechanics of human movement. You are introduced to analyses of movement in regard to dysfunctions that increase risk of injury. The effects of fatigue are discussed and you are introduced to training schemes that decrease injury risk. Throughout the course you apply your knowledge of biomechanics and anatomy in case studies to determine the most efficient and effective treatments and recoveries in different scenarios. You are exposed to such skills as immediate decision-making, consultation, injury evaluation, and communication.

Sustainable Development in Northern Europe Session 2. 3 Credits. Copenhagen.

Environmental Studies. Public Policy. Sustainability.

This course helps you to better understand the complex societal challenges of sustainable development from a European perspective.

Specific focus is given to the interplay between social, environmental, and economic solutions to address sustainability challenges on local and global levels. You are introduced to a broad range of Danish and European stakeholders currently shaping sustainability solutions and innovations. You are encouraged to identify your own values and strategies for a sustainable future, as well as being an actor of change for the implementation of more sustainable solutions.

Storytelling Through Photography Session 1. 3 Credits. Stockholm.

Communication. Photography. Visual Arts.

Photographs tell stories in ways words cannot, and this class invites you to fully immerse yourself in Swedish life and tell stories with your camera. Together, we utilize photography as a means of making sense of your time abroad and reflecting on your life experiences in general. You engage with the medium of photography, critically analyze examples of photojournalism, and learn about the theories and historical tradition that your photos reference.

Tasting Culture: Nordic and Mediterranean Food, Tradition, and Nutrition See website for specific course dates. 4 Credits. Copenhagen.

Anthropology. History. Sociology.

We eat to live. But food isn’t just about survival. We express who we are through our food. How we eat is, however, also shaped by other forces, often invisible to us in our everyday lives. We explore Denmark and Greece – allowing us to understand both the commonalities and the differences that such forces bring to food and cuisine, as well as people’s imagination and inventiveness in creating something to eat. This is a special partnership course between DIS and CYA, divided between two locations. Note: This course has special dates and does not fall into our session dates.

Strategic Leader Session 3. 4 Credits. Copenhagen.

Business. Leadership Studies. Management.

Strategic planning is an essential skill for 21st-century leaders. Explore the concepts of leadership and strategic planning in Scandinavian and European contexts, critique actual strategic plans, and conduct real-life strategic exercises. Discuss the past, current, and future strategic trends, and explore what makes one corporation successful while others fail. Your work involves conducting your own strategic plan for a private-, public sector-, or non-profit organization, and presenting your plan to the class in teams.

Strategies for Urban Livability Session 1. 3 Credits. Copenhagen.

Public Policy. Urban Design. Urban Studies.

This is an interdisciplinary course, which alternates between scales of public space and street design to urban policy and planning. It aims to equip you with a foundation of critical thinking and engagement in the creation of livable cities. Using Copenhagen as a laboratory, we explore urban livability through three lenses: theory, practice, and implementation.

We look at what shapes our parameters for well-being, and the spatial and policy mechanisms for fostering urban livability.

Sustainable Business Strategy Session 1. 3 Credits. Copenhagen.

Business. Environmental Studies. Management.

This course involves a study of the ways in which different actors address sustainability and corporate social responsibility. The main focus is on Scandinavian corporations and their responses to demands and expectations from stakeholders, such as governments, NGOs, investors, and consumers. This entails looking at how corporations can design their business model and strategy in order to maximize shared gains between the corporation and the society in which it is embedded.

Sustainable Denmark: Solutions and Dilemmas Session 1. 3 Credits. Copenhagen.

Environmental Studies. Public Policy. Sustainability.

Sustainable development is one of the most important challenges of our time. The 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals provide an essential framework to identify sustainable solution opportunities. This course explores key societal challenges and themes, as well as strategies for promoting a more sustainable future. We analyze a range of local cases including renewable energy, waste management, and sustainable food systems, as well as emerging models like circular economy and green urban initiatives.

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Terrorism and Counter-Terrorism from a European Perspective Session 2. 3 Credits. Copenhagen.

History. International Relations. Political Science.

Terrorism and counter-terrorism have been on everyone’s mind since 9/11. However, terrorism didn’t just appear out of the blue on that horrifying September day. This course is a study of terrorism – its causes, aims, and forms – and of counter-terrorism measures introduced by the international community and individual states. The course examines the implications of terrorism for international politics in the 21st century.

Transgender in Scandinavia Session 1. 3 Credits. Stockholm.

Gender Studies. Sociology.

Transgender celebrities such as Caitlin Jenner and Laverne Cox fueled mainstream interest in transgender lives and experiences. But trans and queer communities have long fought for trans persons’ rights to be ‘true to self.’ This course explores the history of trans activism with a special focus on Sweden and how legislative and medical discourses change how we think about gender identities and rights. We also explore topics such as transphobia, gender-neutral pronouns, gender passing, transgender children and their families, and how race and class intersect with being trans.

Travel Writing Session 2. 3 Credits. Stockholm.

Communication. Literature. Creative Writing.

Travelers write. Whether in the form of postcards, blogs, or articles, writing serves to anchor memory and process difference, making foreign experience understandable to us and accessible to others. In this course, you draw on your own travel experiences for your work, which is critiqued and edited in a workshop setting.

Understanding Climate Change Lab Lab & Research Session. 6 Credits. Copenhagen.

Environmental Science. Geography. Geology.

This lab-based course offers a unique opportunity to witness climate change firsthand in the Arctic, while getting hands-on experience with lab methods used in climate science. The course includes a field lab for 2-3 weeks in Greenland where we visit the margins of the Greenland Ice Sheet and the surrounding glacial landscapes to collect climate data and set up measurements in the field. We work together in teams and engage with researchers doing field work in the Arctic. In the lab in Copenhagen, we set up experiments to further increase our understanding of the mechanisms behind natural and anthropogenic climate change. The field lab of this course comes at no extra cost.

Understanding Terrorism: Causes, Solutions, and Dilemmas Session 1. 3 Credits. Stockholm.

International Relations. Political Science.

Terrorism is a contemporary problem that should not be neglected.

The discourse on terrorism, however, is often simplified; disregarding important questions such as factors or root causes, potentially increasing political conflicts and generating terrorism. This course aims to analyze and discuss questions such as: What are the main circumstances that provide the necessary preconditions for the emergence of various types of terrorism? What are the typical precipitants that trigger terrorist campaigns? To what extent is it possible to reduce terrorism by addressing circumstances that have a tendency to generate terrorism?

Should governments focus on addressing the factors that sustain terrorism and terror campaigns or should they focus on the root causes of terrorism?

Urban Design Studio Architecture & Design Session. 6 Credits. Copenhagen.

Architecture. Landscape Architecture. Urban Design.

Using Copenhagen as a laboratory, you solve realistic problems using analytical and design methods specifically devised for urban design and landscape issues. Some sections focus on issues of human scale, temporary use, and sustainable design. Studio groups combine students of different levels and backgrounds. This course is taught vertically, and expectations relate to you as an individual student. This course comes with a corequisite course, Visual Journal.

Visual Culture of Cities Session 2. 3 Credits. Copenhagen.

Sociology. Urban Design. Urban Studies.

This course examines how contemporary visual urban culture and visuality in the public realm facilitate communication of political and societal values in a city. With Copenhagen and Berlin as our cases, we examine how a city integrates visual culture into urban planning and design. The course looks into spatial components of creating a visually democratic city, and the effects that street art, urban design, places of memory, and commercial interests, have on the identity. Does street art democratize the walls of the city? Or does it de-democratize them? How do cities remember? Who presents the loudest voice in a city? What makes a visual message in a public space be either inclusive or exclusive? This course will investigate these topics, with a focus on how urban planning and policy can integrate and positively make use of the visual culture.

Visual Journal Architecture & Design Session. 1 Credit. Copenhagen.

Architecture. Design. Visual Arts.

The visual journal is a process-driven, analytical tool where you record drawn inquiries for this course, as well as for studio, Study Tours, and self-driven studies. The focus of this course is for you to develop skills on facilitating better explorations and understandings of what you perceive: observing, analyzing, and communicating the diverse conditions and possibilities of the physical environments and objects that surround us.

The visual journal is handled by the respective studio faculty. This is a corequisite course for architecture, graphic design, interior architecture, and urban design studios.

World of Vikings: Facts, Fiction, and Fantasy Session 3. 4 Credits. Stockholm.

History. Literature.

In this course, we study the history, religion, and worldview of the preChristian Scandinavians as reflected in primary medieval texts and poems from the Viking Age. The course offers insights into the Viking Age in Scandinavia, both by reading original sources and by examining the popcultural echoes of the Viking world in the fiction and fantasy of today.

See website for details on prerequisites, corequisites, and other course requirements.

Syllabi for all courses are also available online.

Application Details We know that studying abroad is a big decision and that no two experiences are the same. DIS is here to guide you every step of the way.

ADMISSION CRITERIA To be a successful applicant, you must have an academically compelling reason why DIS is a good fit for you, self-reliance and maturity necessary to obtain the benefits and embrace the challenges of studying abroad, and a genuine interest in cultural engagement.

Specific requirements include: + Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 + Must have completed two semesters by time of participation + Good academic and disciplinary standing at a four-year college or university in the United States or Canada If you have any questions about prerequisites or course eligibility, please contact DIS.

We Are Here For You You are always welcome to get in touch with our North American Office, located in Minnesota. Many of us are DIS alumni, and we work closely together with fellow staff in Stockholm and Copenhagen to facilitate a smooth experience for you. We offer support in the following areas: + + + + +

Admission and registration Financial aid and scholarships Academic advising Visa and pre-departure advising Health and accomodations advising

Talk to Our Staff DIS North American Office Phone: (612) 301-7200 or (800) 247-3477 DIS@DISabroad.org DISabroad.org/get-in-touch

Connect With Us FIND OUT YOUR DEADLINES Be sure to meet with your university’s study abroad advisors as internal deadlines and processes vary by institution.

We encourage you to apply as early as possible as DIS often reaches capacity quickly.

Visit DISabroad.org/apply

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Tuition DIS prides itself on comprehensive fees with no hidden costs and generous scholarships. As a non-profit organization, it is our policy to keep prices at a minimum, while incorporating several essentials into the cost.

Visit DISabroad.org/tuition

Comprehensive Tuition Includes: + + + + + + +

Course instruction and fees Costs for Study Tours (Sessions 2, 3, and Architecture & Design) Labs and Research, including all related fieldwork Field Studies and guest lectures Course readings Academic administration, advising, and support Final Grade Report

Comprehensive Housing & Student Life Fee Includes: + + + +

MIX & MATCH SESSIONS AND SAVE Think of the DIS summer sessions as building blocks.

You receive a $1,200 discount for each additional session!

Per Session

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Session 1

Session 2

+ + + + + + +

Session 3

Pre-departure support, visa advice, and assistance Arrival Day group pick-up and Arrival Workshop Furnished room Local transportation coverage between DIS and your housing and to DIS-run events and activities Various cultural and social events Laundry facilities and/or allowance Medical, accident, and liability insurance Comprehensive health and safety services 24-hour emergency support Housing & Student Life advising and support Transport between Stockholm and Copenhagen for students mixing and matching locations

Lab & Research Session

Architecture & Design Session

Furniture Design*

$ 10,350

$ 11,575

(Architecture & Design Session)

(*See next column for Furniture Design Fee)

Total Comprehensive Tuition, Housing, & Student Life Fee

$ 3,875

$ 5,280

$ 6,290

$ 8,875

Combine Sessions & Save

Sessions 1 + 2

Sessions 2 + 3

Sessions 1 + 2+3

Lab & Research Session 1 + Session + Session 3 Architecture & Design Session

(Architecture & Design Session)

Total Comprehensive Tuition, Housing, & Student Life Fee (Prices include the $1,200 discount)

$ 7,955

$ 13,045

$ 13,965

$ 13,025

$ 10,370

$ 13,025

Session 1 + Furniture Design*

Scholarships & Aid We understand that study abroad can be an expensive endeavor, and are committed to supporting students with limited financial resources, from diverse backgrounds, and/or underrepresented populations in study abroad. We encourage you to research the many different opportunities available that can help make study abroad in Scandinavia a reality for you.

Visit DISabroad.org/scholarships DIS Scholarships + Need-based scholarships + Diversity Scholarships + Anders Uhrskov Leadership Scholarship Additional Study Abroad Scholarships + A. Rewari Family Scholarship for Study Abroad in Denmark + Diversity Abroad + Fund for Education Abroad (FEA) + Gilman Scholarship

DIS grants

2.5 million

USD per year in scholarships & aid

FAQs Q: Can I use my financial aid from home when studying abroad with DIS? For assistance with transferring your financial aid package, consult your study abroad office or financial aid office on campus.

Q: As an international student, can I apply for a scholarship?

Yes, international (non-U.S. citizen) students are welcome to apply for DIS scholarships.

Q: When can I apply for DIS scholarships?

You can apply for scholarships at any point during the application or registration process; even before you have been accepted to DIS. Q: How long after I apply will I get a response?

Admission is rolling and you will hear back within a few weeks.

Q: How much does DIS offer for need-based scholarships?

Need-based scholarships are awarded based on demonstrated financial need, and each student may receive up to $1,500 depending on duration of program.

Q: What is the DIS Diversity Scholarship?

The DIS Diversity Scholarship is available to students from populations traditionally underrepresented in study abroad, including those from diverse ethnic, racial, cultural, economic, religious, and sexual orientation backgrounds, as well as first-generation college students.

Q: Are there other study abroad scholarships I can apply for?

How does it work?

Yes, many regional, national, and global organizations offer study abroad scholarships. Consult your Study Abroad office on campus, or read more on DISabroad.org//scholarships.

DISCLAIMER: The information in the DIS catalog is provided solely as a convenience; no contractual liability is assumed. Because the manuscript was finalized in June 2021, this publication should not be assumed to be currently complete and fully accurate.

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