Study Abroad DIS

Copenhagen as your home, Europe as your classroom

Copenhagen

Study Abroad in English www.dis.dk

FALL & SPRING 2012-13 Architecture & Design

Global Economics

Psychology

Biomedicine

International Business

Public Health

Child Diversity & Development

Justice & Human Rights

Science & the Environment

Communication & Media

Medical Practice & Policy

Sociology

European Humanities

Pre-Architecture

Sustainability in Europe

European Politics

An Open Letter to Future DIS Students...

Dear student, DIS is a Danish non-profit educational institution that since 1959 has offered American college students a high quality study abroad semester in Copenhagen with course integrated study tours all over Europe. Courses are taught in English by mostly Danish faculty.

Your choice of college was important for your life and future - your study abroad program is also important.

Here are four student quotes to give you a taste of what DIS and Copenhagen are about: “Every day in Denmark held some type of highlight I wanted to remember for the rest of my life. The study tours were a huge highlight, especially as they enabled me to bond with people in my program.”

“I really enjoyed my core course. It was fun and very interesting - I got a lot of practical experience.”

“I loved living in a new country, becoming so much more independent and growing personally. I really took initiative with my Danish buddy and my Danish host family.”

“One of my highlights was biking independently in Copenhagen... and really experiencing the city.”

The global world and increased international competition makes it useful for you to learn to live and function in the world outside the U.S. DIS offers you to enhance your major and acquire intercultural leadership skills. We offer you an academically rigorous, socially fun and eye-opening semester in Denmark and Europe – with transfer of credit and grades to your home university.

Vi ses i København/See you in Copenhagen!

Med venlig hilsen/Kind regards,

DIS Copenhagen Office DIS · Danish Institute for Study Abroad Vestergade 5-7 DK-1456 Copenhagen K, Denmark Phone: +45 3311 0144 Fax: +45 3393 2624 E-mail: dis@dis.dk DIS North American Office DIS · Danish Institute for Study Abroad University of Minnesota 1313 Fifth Street SE, Suite 113 Minneapolis, MN 55414 Phone: 800 247 3477 or 612 627 0140 Fax: 612 627 0141 E-mail: dis@umn.edu

Anders Uhrskov Director DIS · Danish Institute for Study Abroad

A PARTNER IN INTERNATIONALIZATION FOR U.S. UNIVERSITIES DIS – Danish Institute for Study Abroad is a non-profit educational foundation established in 1959 and recognized by the Danish Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation. DIS offers a high-quality comprehensive study abroad program in Copenhagen, taught in English for American undergraduate students. Students are offered academic and intercultural leadership training for the global world through interactive classes enhanced by experiential learning, study tours, and intercultural immersion options. Credit and grade transfer to the most selective U.S. universities and colleges. See the list of more than 160 U.S. institutions that approve DIS on pp. 76-77.

http://www.dis.dk/

Contents

AN INTRODUCTION TO DIS

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DIS in the Words of the Director, Anders Uhrskov

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Discover DIS and Copenhagen

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ACADEMICS

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Build Your Own Curriculum

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Step 1: Core Course

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Step 2: Course List

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Additional Academic Opportunities

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Academics & Faculty

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ACADEMIC PROGRAMS

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IMMERSION & ENGAGEMENT

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Copenhagen as Your Home

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Housing Options

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Danish Language & Culture

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Cultural Immersion

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Get Involved: Student Leadership & Volunteering

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TRAVEL WITH DIS

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Discover Europe with DIS

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Optional Study Tours

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Outdoor Adventure Trips

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COURSES Course Descriptions

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REFERENCE

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Academic Calendars

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Admission, Registration & Predeparture

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Tuition & Fees

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Our Students Come From...

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For U.S. Faculty & Advisors

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Map of Copenhagen

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Index

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For Summer options, please see the separate DIS Summer Catalog.

http://www.dis.dk/

DIS in the Words of the Director, Anders Uhrskov DIS is located in the historic Latin Quarter in the very center of Copenhagen. It is the city of bicycles, car-free streets, plazas, parks and canals. It has 1.8 million people, is pleasant, with a relatively low crime rate and an efficient public transportation system. Copenhagen is both cool and metropolitan. It is also “hyggelig” (cozy) and with fantastic design – a modern city, but almost 1000 years old.

A DIS student wrote: “Copenhagen is a beautiful and unique city. One highlight was getting a bike, as I really felt acclimatized to the society and the culture once in the bike lane.”

THEORY

You study abroad with DIS to enhance your major and your broader educational horizons. Study abroad will, so to speak, add a new wing to your existing house of knowledge. Study abroad makes you see your world from new and unexpected angles – it adds depth and perspective.

DIS offers you more than 150 courses all taught in English within 16 programs. The DIS curriculum incorporates unique and challenging features of the fascinating Danish and European cultures and focuses on outstanding European academic achievements. You build your own DIS study abroad program by selecting the courses, from the wide range on offer, that best fit your academic requirements and personal preferences. The courses are academically rigorous. Study abroad with DIS will not delay your graduation. Credits and grades transfer to your home university.

You will complement what you are learning at your American university or college by studying and living in Denmark for a semester or year. DIS offers you academic excellence and opportunities to develop intercultural perspectives and competencies to prepare you for the dynamic global world.

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The DIS curriculum focuses on the burning issues of our time. You will learn to analyze complex, often contradictary, opinions about how best to organize and protect the future of our world: how can we make cities livable, designed to promote quality of life for their inhabitants? How can tendencies toward nationalism and patriotism live peacefully beside growing multiculturalism? How shall our societies resolve conflicting health-care priorities?

DIS aspires to prepare you to meet the real problems we will all face today and in the future. To some extent we have to live with ambiguity and unsolvable dilemmas, but only by confronting the contradictions and complications can we hope to achieve lasting, sustainable and positive changes in this world.

PRACTICE

The DIS curriculum includes interactive courses taught in English by Danish faculty who are experts in their fields. The courses are focused on explicit learning outcomes.

For you, the classroom theory is illustrated and brought to life through experiential practice in the form of field studies and practicum in Copenhagen, as well as through study tours all over Europe. The practicum is a hands-on complement to the classroom part of your experience.

A DIS student wrote: “Academic study tours, in their informative yet fun environment, represent the fundamental ideals of studying abroad. The study tours defined my experiences with DIS.”

From Denmark you will have easy access to the rest of continental Europe. Through DIS organized study tours and time reserved for independent travel, you will familiarize yourself with Europe’s rich heritage and current affairs.

http://www.dis.dk/study-abroad-dis/

THIS IS DIS

In many DIS courses, you will be offered instruction in intercultural observation and perspective-taking. You will be expected to apply critical analysis to contradicting opinions and viewpoints in your assignments and class discussions. At DIS we celebrate your critical thinking. When one theory has been introduced to explain a phenomenon or causal relationship, then a conflicting theory or different explanation will be given a fair hearing to help you develop your own intellectual navigation skills.

Your analytical skills will be honed through simulation games, intercultural discussions, interview-assignments, reflection papers, and individual or group projects and presentations.

You learn with your mind and your heart.

Deep learning, learning that stays with you, must be securely anchored in your own values and identity.

Studying abroad provides you with unique opportunities - in a dialogue with people from different cultures - to explore and examine your own values and identity. Who am I really? Is there anything I believe in from the bottom of my heart? What is it?

Today globalization is only in its early stage.

We assume that the future globalization means ever faster and more profound change, and ever more complexity on all levels of life. Without conscious awareness of your own identity, values and goals, you will drift on the stormy waters of the future like a ship without weight and directions.

You will exercise your ability to engage in intellectual inquiry in constructive and creative ways.

Denmark with 5.5 million people is one-third the size of Florida. It is a democratic welfare society with a high degree of freedom and an advanced market economy. Denmark is both the oldest monarchy in the world and the country with the most equal distribution of income. The many bicycles and windmills you will see in Denmark illustrate that sustainability is a top priority for the Danish government and the Danish people.

A DIS student wrote: “I had to come to this little country to realize how diverse and unlimited the world is. Studying with DIS, living in Copenhagen and going on study tours in Europe - it all empowered me. Now I know I can meet any challenge!”

You might both want to study abroad and to travel abroad. DIS has turned this into a win-win situation. Faculty-led and curriculum-embedded study tours offer you the opportunity to study and travel abroad at the same time.

You might both want to meet and network with young Danes (and other Europeans) as well as with fellow American students. DIS provides you with many opportunities for both kinds of experiences.

A DIS student wrote: “I visited friends from my college studying elsewhere in Europe: They have never met any locals. They travel on their own every weekend. All they do is party with Americans! On the other hand, I have my visiting Danish host family, I cook with my Danish friends at the “kollegium!”. I am Class Representative and I discuss teaching with my Danish instructor! I have both my American friends, and I have also taken advantage of DIS immersion options. It has enriched my experience so much!”

In the global world you have to negotiate with people from other cultures. Why not use study abroad to develop your intercultural skills?

Through many DIS courses you can further develop your intercultural awareness and leadership skills. We highly recommend two courses ‘Danish Language and Culture’ and ‘Dynamic Project Leadership’. However, we encourage you to look into different course syllabi to see what you want.

They are all available to download at: www.dis.dk.

You can, at the end of the semester, earn the prestigious DIS Intercultural Leadership Award by submitting an essay and earning points through academics, housing and extra curricular activities.

http://www.dis.dk/study-abroad-dis/

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DIS in the Words of the Director, Anders Uhrskov

Study abroad is about realizing that mentally we are all living in a box.

With DIS you are encouraged to reflect upon cultural differences and to engage with Danish society. Awareness of your own mental box is your first crucial step towards personal freedom and global competency.

Only by realizing your limitations, can you overcome them. Only when you realize you are thinking inside your mental box, can you think outside or on the edges of it.

A DIS student wrote: “I was able to understand both myself and my friends in new and exciting situations and places.”

Study abroad is about making it possible for you to develop and identify your roots so you know where you come from and who you are. It is also about making it possible for you to develop and trust your wings so you can dare to fly up and meet the many challenges and opportunities your future will bring.

DIS offers you five different housing options. They are all very good. We recommend, however, living with a Danish host family, or at least signing up for a Danish visiting family because these options give you optimal possibilities for cultural immersion.

All five housing options are scattered all over greater Copenhagen because of necessity, and also to avoid creating an “American housing bubble” for students.

Regardless of your housing choice, you will most likely have to commute like the Danes, but with a transportation pass covered by DIS. Do not assume your Danish host family will not treat you as an adult and limit your personal freedom. Host families will welcome you, treat you like an adult, and give you the privacy and independence you want.

A DIS student wrote: “I chose to live with a host family. The awkwardness and unfamiliarity of a new place soon dispersed like mist at sunrise, giving way to a fun, nurturing and learning experience with my family. I learned a lot about Danish culture and have made very good friends with my Danish family.”

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Study abroad is one long reflection journey where you constantly compare your own background and culture with what you expose yourself to abroad – mentally you swing back and forth like a pendulum.

We recommend you make it a personal commitment before you arrive in Denmark that while you are abroad you will prioritize reflecting alone and together with fellow American students - and that you will also break out of your comfort zone to meet Danes and Europeans your own age on a daily basis (and all ages too).

Study abroad is about empowering you to meet the challenges of life. If anybody in your future tries to steamroll you, saying “This is how we have always done it here!”

You will be able to stand up and say: “Yes, but I know it can be done differently because when I studied in Denmark I learned and examined…”

A DIS student wrote: “Studying with DIS has taught me that I can make it on my own, giving me the independence and confidence I needed within myself to take risks and overall learn to travel light.”

http://www.dis.dk/study-abroad-dis/

THIS IS DIS

This is DIS

DIS - SINCE 1959 DIS – Danish Institute for Study Abroad is a non-profit educational foundation offering a comprehensive study abroad experience based around academic programs, courses and study tours taught in English. DIS students are from American universities and are mostly in their third or fourth year of study.

Above A scene from the harbor area in central Copenhagen, just a 10-minute walk from the main DIS building. Left An Architecture student sketches on a week-long study tour in Finland. Below Hanging out in one of the many parks close to DIS.

STUDY ABROAD AS IT SHOULD BE Students choosing DIS as their study abroad program are a diverse group but they do have several characteristics in common.

Did You Know...

•D IS was founded in 1959, making it one of the longest established study abroad programs in Europe.

•D IS students are from American universities in their third or fourth year of study and benefit from straightforward credit transfer.

•D IS students are academically focused with an incoming GPA averaging 3.4.

•M ore than 90% come from “most” or “more selective” U.S. colleges and universities, with 90% planning to apply for graduate school.

•O verall, 80% of students come from private universities, with 20% from public universities. About 140 universities are represented each semester.

http://www.dis.dk/about-dis/

DIS students have picked the path less followed.

Perhaps they are the more adventurous or intrepid students looking for something new and different. Or perhaps they feel DIS offers the chance to discover European cities in a more active and interactive way.

ACADEMIC STUDY ABROAD GOALS In today’s globalized world, you study abroad to qualify for the international job market, enhance your major, broaden your intellectual horizons, discover Europe, meet the unexpected, have fun, and grow as an individual.

A central aim of DIS is to meet these aspirations by offering site-specific courses and programs of the highest quality, involving interactive and cooperative learning processes, leadership training, individual and team-based research and experiential learning through course-integrated field studies, study tours, practicum and optional housing with Danes.

EXPERIENCED STAFF As DIS is a dedicated study abroad institution, its staff is knowledgeable, well-experienced and focused on helping students. You will find the staff very service-minded, ready to deal with your individual questions or problems.

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AN ENGAGING ACADEMIC PROGRAM

The DIS Experience

Academics are the cornerstone of DIS. At DIS, you build your own curriculum from over 150 courses taught in English. The courses cover a range of majors, but each from a European, Scandinavian or Danish viewpoint.

Classes are interactive, high-impact learning environments, led by expert faculty, and incorporate field studies to challenge and inspire. At DIS, you will focus on the major questions and burning issues of our time.

A SPECIAL EXPERIENCE Studying for a semester or year with DIS in Copenhagen presents a unique opportunity for a different and exciting study abroad adventure.

With a range of interesting and engaging courses, study tours, adventure trips, cultural immersion opportunities and housing options, DIS is a complete study abroad experience!

HOUSING OPTIONS TO SUIT YOU...

While in Copenhagen, you have a choice of five accomodation options.

DISCOVER EUROPE WHILE AT DIS Program Study Tours: Each program includes an integrated, faculty-led, threeday study tour in or around Denmark and a week-long study tour to a European destination.

Optional Study Tours: These are academic tours embedded in a 1-credit course and come at an additional fee Outdoor Adventure Trips: These trips are organized by DIS and are not linked to a course and come at an extra fee Travel Break: Students have two weeks of travel break during the semester for independent or DIS-arranged travel. This is in addition to the study tours you go on with your program

IMMERSE YOURSELF IN DENMARK! Immersing yourself in a foreign culture opens your eyes to the world as well as your own culture and makes you aware of how to deal with intercultural challenges.

At DIS, you have the opportunity to discover and integrate into the local environment: Take Danish, join a sports club, choir or social organization, volunteer, sign up for a Danish Buddy Network or a local family to visit.

Integrate well, and you might even walk away with the prestigious DIS Intercultural Leadership Award. See page 42.

You can live: • with a local Host Family • with a Danish Roommate • at a Folkehøjskole • at a Kollegium • or at a DIS Residential Community.

See page 38 for more details.

THE HEART OF COPENHAGEN DIS is located in the heart of Denmark’s capital, Copenhagen, meaning the city is literally at your feet. Copenhagen, founded in 1167, is a modern fairytale city with everything from winding medieval streets, Renaissance palaces and all the trappings of a forward-thinking, modern European city.

A metropolis of 1.8 million people and the center of the Danish-Swedish Øresund Region, Copenhagen still maintains an inviting small-town atmosphere of friendliness, intimacy, and safety.

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http://www.dis.dk/identity/

Academics Build Your Own Curriculum: Step 1: Core Course Step 2: Course List

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Additional Academic Opportunities

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Academics & Faculty

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Build Your Own Curriculum

YOUR FREEDOM OF CHOICE At DIS, you build your own curriculum. You pick a core course from among the 16 different programs we offer. Following that, you freely select any electives from among the more than 150 courses taught at DIS as long as you meet individual course prerequisites and there are no scheduling conflicts. This allows you to set up a curriculum of courses and study tours that meets your personal interests and academic needs.

WHAT IS A PROGRAM AT DIS? A program at DIS focuses on a specific academic field or topic and consists of a program core course including two faculty-led courseintegrated program study tours – a three-day study tour in Denmark and a week-long study tour to a European destination.

A UNIQUE FEATURE “The study tours defined my experiences at DIS,” a student recently said. Because of this, DIS places significant emphasis on faculty-led study tours as a fully integrated component of the academic program.

THE PROGRAM STUDY TOURS Program study tours add a hands-on dimension to your academics and give context to your travels in Europe through strong background knowledge and access to places you would probably not otherwise experience.

Study tours are an intense combination of academic and cultural exploration and experiences, bonding with fellow students and fun. You will visit course-relevant sites and meet important actors in your field of study. Work performed during the tours is part of the course curriculum.

FIELD STUDIES IN COURSES It is not only the study tours that take you into the real world for academic reasons.

Most courses at DIS use the rich resources of Copenhagen for field study visits to companies, galleries, parliament, TV stations, urban development projects, museums and much more.

CREDITS AT DIS Most courses are 3 credits, while a few carry 1 or 6. You must take between 12 (minimum) and 15 credits. However, on top of the 15 credits (composed of 3- or 6-credit courses) you are allowed also to take up to three 1-credit classes, bringing the total load up to 18 credits.

Three Easy Steps To build your own individual DIS curriculum: 1. S ELECT A PROGRAM/CORE COURSE (next page) 2. SELECT YOUR ELECTIVES (p. 10-13) 3. C HECK OUT ADDITIONAL TRAVEL OPPORTUNITIES (p. 45) ENHANCE YOUR MAJOR...

To enhance your major while at DIS, you may want to select not only a core course, but also some elective courses in your field. We recommend you choose one or two courses unrelated to your major.

Broadening your horizons should always be one of the goals of studying abroad! ...OR DIVERSIFY Alternatively, you may want to take courses in a variety of fields to learn more about Europe or take care of more of your elective credits while studying abroad. Most courses at DIS are courses you cannot get at home.

All courses are upper-division, except for Danish Language & Culture, (also offered at an introductory as well as intermediate level).

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ACADEMICS & PROGRAMS

Step 1: Core Course

p. 18

PROGRAM

CORE COURSES

STUDY TOURS

ARCHITECTURE & DESIGN

• Architectural Design Studio, or

Denmark. Germany-Netherlands or

• Information Design Studio, or

Sweden-Finland (your choice).

• Interior Architecture Studio, or • Urban Design Studio p.19

PRE-ARCHITECTURE

• Architecture Foundations Studio, or

Denmark. Germany-Netherlands or

• Information Design Foundations Studio or

Sweden-Finland (your choice).

• Interior Architecture Foundations Studio, or • Urban Design Foundations Studio p. 20

BIOMEDICINE

• Medical Biotechnology and Drug Development

p. 21

CHILD DIVERSITY & DEVELOPMENT

Denmark. Edinburgh (fall) or London (spring).

• Children in a Multicultural Context, or

Denmark. Istanbul (fall). London (spring)

• Children with Special Needs

(Multicultural Context).

Both with:

Denmark. Tallinn-Stockholm (Special Needs).

• Child Diversity & Development Practicum p. 22

COMMUNICATION & MEDIA

• European Trends in Communication

Denmark. London.

p. 23

EUROPEAN HUMANITIES

• European Memory and Identity

Denmark. France, Germany or the Czech

p. 24

EUROPEAN POLITICS

• European Politics: The European Union

Republic (your choice).

Denmark and Northern Germany. Brussels and the Hague. p. 25

GLOBAL ECONOMICS

• Globalization and European Economies

Denmark. Brussels and Paris.

p. 26

INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS

• European Business Strategy: Case

Denmark. London, Paris or Berlin-Prague

Studies

(your choice).

p. 27

JUSTICE & HUMAN RIGHTS

• Humanitarian Law and Armed Conflict

Denmark. Kosovo (fall). Bosnia (spring).

p. 28

MEDICAL PRACTICE & POLICY

• Human Health and Disease: A Clinical

Denmark. Berlin-Poznan, Stockholm-Tallinn

Approach p. 29 p. 30

PSYCHOLOGY PUBLIC HEALTH

or Budapest-Vienna (your choice).

• Positive Psychology or

Denmark. Scotland, Spain or Italy (your choice).

• European Clinical Psychology

Denmark. Austria.

• Health Delivery and Prioritization in

Denmark. Tallinn-Helsinki or Riga-Helsinki

Northern Europe

(your choice).

p. 31

SCIENCE & THE ENVIRONMENT

• Climate Change from a Historical Perspective

Denmark. Greenland.

p. 32

SOCIOLOGY

• Cultural Diversity and Social Capital

Denmark or Southern Sweden. Turkey.

p. 33

SUSTAINABILITY IN EUROPE

• Sustainable Development: Environmental,

Denmark or Southern Sweden. Britain,

Political and Social Issues

Germany, Netherlands, or Sweden (your choice).

http://www.dis.dk/programs/

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Step 2: Course List

The courses are organized by major for easy reference. Note that many courses are listed under more than one discipline. Courses listed in BLUE are program core courses which include two study tours. You can only sign up for one core course which, in turn, defines which program you enroll in.

Please find complete current syllabi at www.dis.dk ALL DISCIPLINES • Student Research Project ADVERTISING • Designing Communication Campaigns • International Advertising in a European Context ANTHROPOLOGY • Co’creation: Collaborative Innovation and Design • Cultural Diversity and Social Capital • Cultural History of Travel • Gender and Sexuality in Scandinavia • Language, Youth and Society • Muslims in the West • Service Learning Seminar • Social Context of HIV/AIDS in Africa, The • Sociology of the Family • Sociology Practicum ARCHAEOLOGY • Ancient Art and Archaeology: The Copenhagen Collections ARCHITECTURAL HISTORY • 20th & 21st Century Danish Architecture • Contemporary European Architectural Theories • Detailing in Scandinavian Architecture • Scandinavian Interior Architecture ARCHITECTURE • Architectural Design Studio • Architecture Foundations Studio • Co’creation: Collaborative Innovation and Design • Contemporary European Architectural Theories • Danish Design • Design Methods in Your Practice • Detailing in Scandinavian Architecture • European Urban Design Theories • Furniture Design in Scandinavia Workshop

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For course descriptions, prerequisites and faculty biographies, please see pp. 54-70, where courses are listed alphabetically. Alternatively, you can visit www.dis.dk/courses/ for longer course descriptions and syllabi.

• Integrated Sustainability • Interior Architecture Foundations Studio • Interior Architecture Studio • Mediterranean Visual Journal • Scandinavian Interior Architecture • Simplicity in Architecture and Design • Strategies for Urban Livability • Sustainable Architecture in the Alps • Sustainable by Design • Urban Design Foundations Studio • Urban Design Journal • Urban Design Studio • Visual Journal • Watercolor Painting ART HISTORY • 20th & 21st Century Danish Architecture • Ancient Art and Archaeology: The Copenhagen Collections • Art Matters: Contemporary Art in Copenhagen • Classical and Renaissance Rome • Classical Foundations: The Copenhagen Collections • Classical Greece • Danish Design • European Art of the 19th Century: From Classicism to Symbolism • European Art of the 20th Century: From Expressionism to Post-War Art • European Memory and Identity • Impressionism in Paris • Women, Art, Identity BIOLOGY • Bioinformatics • Biology of Marine Mammals • Biology of Marine Mammals Lab • Biological Conservation and Biodiversity • Biomedical Research Project • Complexity of Cancer • Environmental Microbiology • Human Health and Disease: A Clinical Approach • Medical Biotechnology & Drug Development • Medical Exploration of HIV/AIDS • Metabolic Engineering and Functional Genomics • Neuroscience of Fear • Psychopharmacology - Substances and the Brain BIOMEDICINE/BIOTECHNOLOGY • Bioinformatics • Biomedical Research Project • Medical Biotechnology & Drug Development • Metabolic Engineering and Functional Genomics • Neuroscience of Fear

BUSINESS • Barcelona: Football is Never Just a Game • Behavioral Economics: European Case Studies • Co’creation: Collaborative Innovation and Design • Corporate Finance: European Case Studies • Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainable Business Practice • Creative Industries: Business, Innovation, Politics and Culture • Designing Communication Campaigns • Destination Branding and Travel Design • Dynamic Project Leadership • Environmental Economics • European Business Strategy: Case Studies • Globalization and European Economies • International Advertising in a European Context • International Business Negotiations • International Financial Management • International Marketing and Branding • Leadership Across Cultures • Psychology of Leadership • Social Sustainability in Global Supply Chain Management • Strategic Marketing Simulation • Sustainable Production and Consumption CHILD DEVELOPMENT • Adolescence in Northern Europe • Child Diversity & Development Practicum • Children in a Multicultural Context • Children with Special Needs • Developmental Disorders • Rebel Child, The: Scandinavian Children’s Literature • Sociology of the Family CLASSICS • Ancient Art and Archaeology: The Copenhagen Collections • Classical and Renaissance Rome • Classical Foundations: The Copenhagen Collections • Classical Greece COMMUNICATION • Contemporary European Film: The Individual and Society • Creative Travel Writing • Designing Communication Campaigns • European Trends in Communication • History of European Film • International Advertising in a European Context • International Business Negotiations • International Reporting • Journalism vs. Public Relations

http://www.dis.dk/course-list/

CRIMINOLOGY/CRIMINAL JUSTICE • Anatomy of Hatred, The: Philosophy, Crime & Ethnic Conflict • Auschwitz: from Genocide to Memorial • Criminology and Criminal Justice in Scandinavia • Gang Crime in Scandinavia • Intelligence, Spies and Al-Qaida • Psychology and Criminal Behavior DANISH LANGUAGE • Danish Language & Culture & Development students • Danish Language & Culture • Danish Language & Culture • Danish Language & Culture

for Child Diversity - Level I - Level II - Level I-II

DESIGN • Architecture Foundations Studio • Co’creation: Collaborative Innovation and Design • Contemporary European Architectural Theories • Danish Design • Design Methods in Your Practice • European Urban Design Theories • Furniture Design in Scandinavia Workshop • Information Design Foundations Studio • Information Design Studio • Integrated Sustainability • Interior Architecture Foundations Studio • Interior Architecture Studio • Meaning of Style, The • Mediterranean Visual Journal • Simplicity in Architecture and Design • Sustainable Architecture in the Alps • Sustainable by Design • Textile Design in Scandinavia Workshop • Urban Design Journal • Urban Design Studio • Visual Journal • Watercolor Painting ECONOMICS • Behavioral Economics: European Case Studies • Development Economics • Environmental Economics • Globalization and European Economies • Health Economics and Health Policy in Europe • International Financial Management EDUCATION • Child Diversity & Development Practicum • Children in a Multicultural Context • Positive Psychology Practicum

http://www.dis.dk/course-list/

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE • Biological Conservation and Biodiversity • Climate Change from a Historical Perspective • Environmental Ethics • Environmental Microbiology • Environmental Policy in Practice • Environmental Research Project • Food Systems: Ecology, Economy & Ethics • Renewable Energy Systems • Sustainable Development: Environmental, Political and Social Issues ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES • Biological Conservation and Biodiversity • Climate Change from a Historical Perspective • Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainable Business Practice • Environmental Economics • Environmental Ethics • Environmental History of Europe • Environmental Policy in Practice • Environmental Research Project • Food Systems: Ecology, Economy & Ethics • Integrated Sustainability • Renewable Energy Systems • Social Sustainability in Global Supply Chain Management • Strategies for Urban Livability • Sustainable Architecture in the Alps • Sustainable by Design • Sustainable Development: Environmental, Political and Social Issues • Sustainable Production and Consumption ETHICS • Anatomy of Hatred, The: Philosophy, Crime & Ethnic Conflict • Biomedical Ethics • Environmental Ethics • Gang Crime in Scandinavia • Public Health Ethics FILM STUDIES • Contemporary European Film: The Individual and Society • History of European Film • Scandinavian Moods in Cinema FINANCE • Corporate Finance: European Case Studies • Globalization and European Economies • International Financial Management GENDER STUDIES • Gender and Sexuality in Scandinavia • Gender Perspectives on Human Rights • Human Trafficking in a Global Context • Sociology of the Family • Women, Art, Identity

GRAPHIC DESIGN • Information Design Foundations Studio • Information Design Studio HISTORY • 20th Century European History • Auschwitz: from Genocide to Memorial • Battlefield Europe: Military History of World War II • Classical and Renaissance Rome • Classical Greece • Cultural History of Travel • Enemy Within: Spies and Espionage in the Cold War • Environmental History of Europe • European Memory and Identity • Gardens of the Gods: The History of Religion & Paradise • History of Copenhagen: Structure, Plan, Design • Holocaust and Genocide • Impact of Epidemic Disease Upon European History, The • Impact of Plants on World History, The • Intelligence, Spies and Al-Qaida • Israel: The Challenge of Contested Territory • History of Jewish Life in Europe • Meaning of Style, The • Nordic Mythology • Power of Thought in Europe, The • Religion in Crisis: 18th Century European Thought • Religion in Crisis: 19th Century European Thought • Royalty in the Land of Equality • Russia Past and Present • Vikings and Sagas: The Story of Iceland INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS • 20th Century European History • Behavioral Economics: European Case Studies • Cultural Diversity and Social Capital • Danish Politics and Society • Development Economics • Enemy Within: Spies and Espionage in the Cold War • Environmental Policy in Practice • European Politics: The European Union • Humanitarian Law and Armed Conflict • Globalization and European Economies • International Law from a European Perspective • Israel: The Challenge of Contested Territory • Partners & Rivals: EU-US Relations • Political Activism: Engagement and Resistance • Social Sustainability in Global Supply Chain Management • Sociology Practicum • Terrorism and Counter-Terrorism in International Politics

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ACADEMICS & PROGRAMS

• Photojournalism • Political Rhetoric: Blogs, Speeches, and Spin • Scandinavian Moods in Cinema • Service Learning Seminar • Virtual Worlds and the Social Media

Course List (Continued)

• International Financial Management • Leadership Across Cultures • Social Sustainability in Global Supply Chain Management • Sustainable Production and Consumption MARKETING • Designing Communication Campaigns • International Marketing and Branding • Strategic Marketing Simulation

JOURNALISM • European Trends in Communication • International Reporting • Journalism vs. Public Relations • Photojournalism LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE • Urban Design Foundations Studio • Urban Design Studio • Gardens of the Gods: The History of Paradise in World Religions

MEDIA STUDIES • Contemporary European Film: The Individual and Society • European Trends in Communication • History of European Film • International Reporting • Journalism vs. Public Relations • Photojournalism • Scandinavian Moods in Cinema • Virtual Worlds and the Social Media

LEGAL STUDIES • Auschwitz: From Genocide to Memorial • Criminology and Criminal Justice in Scandinavia • Gender Perspectives on Human Rights • Holocaust and Genocide • Human Rights in Africa • Human Trafficking in a Global Context • Humanitarian Law and Armed Conflict • International Law from a European Perspective • Political Activism: Engagement and Resistance

MINORITY STUDIES • Anatomy of Hatred, The: Philosophy, Crime & Ethnic Conflict • Auschwitz: From Genocide to Memorial • Children in a Multicultural Context • Cultural Diversity and Social Capital • Holocaust and Genocide • Muslims in the West • Racism: Theory and Cases • Sociology Practicum

LITERATURE • Creative Travel Writing • European Memory and Identity • European Short Fiction • European Storytelling: From Homer to Harry Potter • Hans Christian Andersen and the Danish Golden Age • Kierkegaard’s Authorship • Literary Landscapes of the Mind • Literary London • Making of the Modern Self • Nordic Mythology • Rebel Child, The: Scandinavian Children’s Literature • Russian Literature in a Cultural Context • Scandinavian Crime Fiction • Vikings and Sagas: The Story of Iceland

MOLECULAR BIOLOGY • Bioinformatics • Metabolic Engineering and Functional Genomics

MANAGEMENT • Corporate Finance: European Case Studies • Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainable Business Practice • Creative Industries: Business, Innovation, Politics and Culture • Destination Branding and Travel Design • Dynamic Project Leadership • European Business Strategy: Case Studies • International Business Negotiations

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MUSIC • Music Composition: Private Studio Instruction • Music Performance: (Instrument or Voice) • Scandinavian Classical Music • Vienna: Capital of Classical Music NEUROSCIENCE • Neuroscience of Fear • Psychopharmacology - Substances and the Brain • Social Brain, The: Neuropsychology of Social Behaviors ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR • Dynamic Project Leadership • Leadership Across Cultures • Psychology of Leadership PHILOSOPHY • Biomedical Ethics • Environmental Ethics • Kierkegaard Honors Seminar • Kierkegaard’s Authorship • Making of the Modern Self • Political Activism: Engagement and Resistance

• Power of Thought in Europe, The • Public Health Ethics • Religion in Crisis: 18th Century European Thought • Religion in Crisis: 19th Century European Thought POLITICAL SCIENCE • Battlefield Europe: Military History of World War II • Cultural Diversity and Social Capital • Danish Politics and Society • Enemy Within: Spies and Espionage in the Cold War • Environmental Ethics • Environmental Policy in Practice • Environmental Research Project • European Politics: The European Union • Gender Perspectives on Human Rights • Human Rights in Africa • Humanitarian Law and Armed Conflict • Intelligence, Spies and Al-Qaida • Israel: The Challenge of Contested Territory • Partners & Rivals: EU-US Relations • Political Activism: Engagement and Resistance • Political Rhetoric: Blogs, Speeches, and Spin • Racism: Theory and Cases • Religion and Politics in Europe • Sociology Practicum • Terrorism and Counter-Terrorism in International Politics PRE-MEDICINE/ HEALTH SCIENCE • Biomedical Ethics • Biomedical Research Project • Complexity of Cancer • Epidemiology – Danish Case Studies • Health Beyond Borders • Health Delivery and Prioritization in Northern Europe • Human Health and Disease: A Clinical Approach • Medical Biotechnology & Drug Development • Medical Exploration of HIV/AIDS • Medical Research Project • Pregnancy, Birth and Infancy in Denmark • Psychopharmacology - Substances and the Brain • Public Health Implications of Modern Lifestyles • Strategies for Urban Livability PSYCHOLOGY • Adolescence in Northern Europe • Applied Psychology • Clinical Psychology Practicum • Developmental Disorders • Dynamic Project Leadership • European Clinical Psychology • Literary Landscapes of the Mind • Neuroscience of Fear • Positive Psychology • Positive Psychology Practicum • Psychology and Criminal Behavior

http://www.dis.dk/course-list/

PUBLIC HEALTH • Epidemiology – Danish Case Studies • Health Beyond Borders • Health Delivery and Prioritization in Northern Europe • Health Economics and Health Policy in Europe • Impact of Epidemic Disease upon European History, The • Medical Exploration of HIV/AIDS • Pregnancy, Birth and Infancy in Denmark • Public Health Ethics • Public Health Implications of Modern Lifestyles • Social Context of HIV/AIDS in Africa, The • Strategies for Urban Livability PUBLIC POLICY • Criminology and Criminal Justice in Scandinavia • Environmental Economics • Environmental Policy in Practice • Food Systems: Ecology, Economy & Ethics • Gang Crime in Scandinavia • Health Beyond Borders • Health Delivery and Prioritization in Northern Europe • Health Economics and Health Policy in Europe • Pregnancy, Birth and Infancy in Denmark • Renewable Energy Systems • Social Sustainability in Global Supply Chain Management • Strategies for Urban Livability • Sustainable Development: Environmental, Political and Social Issues RELIGIOUS STUDIES • Gardens of the Gods: The History of Paradise in World Religions • History of Jewish Life in Europe • Kierkegaard Honors Seminar • Kierkegaard’s Authorship • Muslims in the West • Nordic Mythology • Religion and Politics in Europe • Religion in Crisis: 18th Century European Thought • Religion in Crisis: 19th Century European Thought • Vikings and Sagas: The Story of Iceland RESEARCH PROJECT • Biomedical Research Project • Environmental Research Project • Medical Research Project • Student Research Project

http://www.dis.dk/course-list/

RUSSIAN STUDIES • Russian Literature in a Cultural Context • Russia Past and Present SOCIOLOGY • Adolescence in Northern Europe • Anatomy of Hatred, The: Philosophy, Crime & Ethnic Conflict • Barcelona: Football is Never Just a Game • Children with Special Needs • Co’creation: Collaborative Innovation and Design • Criminology and Criminal Justice in Scandinavia • Cultural Diversity and Social Capital • Danish Politics and Society • Gang Crime in Scandinavia • Gender and Sexuality in Scandinavia • Human Trafficking in a Global Context • Language, Youth and Society • Livability in the Modern City • Muslims in the West • Political Activism: Engagement and Resistance • Psychology of Leadership • Racism: Theory and Cases • Rebel Child, The: Scandinavian Children’s Literature • Royalty in the Land of Equality • Service Learning Seminar • Social Context of HIV/AIDS in Africa, The • Sociology of the Family • Sociology Practicum • Social Brain, The: Neuropsychology of Social Behaviors • Strategies for Urban Livability • Virtual Worlds and the Social Media

• Sustainable Architecture in the Alps • Sustainable by Design • Sustainable Development: Environmental, Political and Social Issues URBAN STUDIES • European Memory and Identity • European Urban Design Theories • History of Copenhagen: Structure, Plan, Design • Livability in the Modern City • Strategies for Urban Livability • Urban Design Foundations Studio • Urban Design Journal

STUDIO ART • Architecture Foundations Studio • Furniture Design in Scandinavia Workshop • Information Design Foundations Studio • Information Design Studio • Interior Architecture Foundations Studio • Mediterranean Visual Journal • Textile Design in Scandinavia Workshop • Urban Design Foundations Studio • Urban Design Journal • Visual Journal • Watercolor Painting SUSTAINABILITY • Climate Change from a Historical Perspective • Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainable Business Practice • Environmental Economics • Environmental History of Europe • Environmental Microbiology • Environmental Policy in Practice • Impact of Plants on World History, The • Integrated Sustainability • Renewable Energy Systems

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ACADEMICS & PROGRAMS

• Psychology of Human Sexuality • Psychology of Leadership • Social Brain, The: Neuropsychology of Social Behaviors

Additional Academic Opportunities

STUDENT RESEARCH PROJECT By taking this course, you will be able to carry out a piece of individualized research under the supervision of DIS faculty or another expert. The project should use Copenhagen as a resource.

You are to define and prepare the project at your home university so you are ready to maximize your use of the local environment once you arrive. You might talk to your faculty advisor at home about integrating research at DIS in an Honors Project or Senior Thesis.

YOU CAN BE A FULL-YEAR STUDENT Many students choose to stay at DIS for two semesters. This is a great opportunity to maximize the academic and intercultural experience. If you are a full-year student, you have the option to select a new program in your second semester (spring). This way you will get a new core course and new study tours, while you can take more courses within (or outside of) the discipline you study in the first semester.

FOREIGN LANGUAGES If you have started a foreign language at your home institution and are required to continue studying that language while abroad, you may be able to do so at DIS - provided the level of language is a documented requirement of the your declared major or minor. Please contact the DIS North American Office (dis@umn.edu) for details. This course has an additional fee of $500.

Prestigious Fellowships “Two of Grinnell’s graduating seniors received prestigious post-graduate fellowships, based in part on work completed while studying at DIS. “Filippos Tsakiris won a Watson Fellowship, allowing him to travel the world for a year, because of interest in environmental sustainability that he gained from the DIS trip to the Danish island of Samsø.

“Winnon Brunson received a Fulbright Scholarship to return to Denmark to study public health, an interest sparked in part by his DIS semester. These awards are testament to the academic rigor of DIS, and they deserve to be publicized by DIS as emblems of what students can accomplish based on the work they do in Denmark.”

David Harrison, Director, Center for International Studies, Grinnell College

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PERFORMING ARTS: MUSIC If you are studying music at your university and want to continue your studies while in Copenhagen, DIS offers instruction for credit in your subject through a joint collaboration with the Royal Danish Academy of Music, www.dkdm.dk.

The academy offers both individual and group instruction.

If you are interested in studying music while in Copenhagen, contact the DIS North American Office (dis@umn.edu) early to coordinate the audition process as required by the Academy.

Note: this 6-credit course is subject to an additional fee of $500.

OTHER PERFORMING ARTS DIS may be able to arrange instruction for you if you are interested in continuing your studies in other performing or creative arts. Each specially arranged course is subject to a $500 fee.

EXTRA/HONORS CREDIT You may elect to take one DIS course for an extra credit, or to write an honors paper related to one of your DIS courses for no additional fee.

Five DIS programs offer a full-fledged year option: Architecture & Design (in which you continue your Studio course), Biomedicine, Medical Practice & Policy, Science & the Environment and Sustainability in Europe. In the latter four cases the second-semester core course is a student research project.

If you choose to study for a second semester, please note the reduced comprehensive fee for that semester comes at a 50% discount.

Classes at Danish Universities If you take a class at University of Copenhagen, the Copenhagen Business School, Roskilde University or Denmark’s Technical University, you will be engaging yourself in the European educational system. The classes will be quite theoretical. Your grade will be achieved by a final exam or a final paper at the end of the course.

This classroom experience will be different from your home institution, and it will offer you a different style of learning.

An important part of the study abroad experience is being able to take advantage of these opportunities. These classes are indicated in the course listings.

http://www.dis.dk/academic-opportunities/

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Academics & Faculty

TEACHING AND LEARNING We offer an intimate and interactive classroom setting where instructors introduce students to practical and real world knowledge to activate an understanding of academic and theoretical areas. Through experiential learning students see how academics and the world work together. We do not just move a U.S. classroom to Denmark; we make Denmark and Europe your classroom.

Field Studies and Study Tours take students to explore their areas of concentration in a handson way. You won’t just read about important sites all over Europe, you will have the chance to go and see them for yourself.

DIS also offers academic resources such as our library, online tutoring service, and educational workshops for students and teachers. The DIS Teaching and Learning Center demonstrates the investment DIS has in high academic standards.

BEING A STUDENT IN THE DIS CLASSROOM At DIS you will recognize many elements of classroom teaching that you have seen at your home institution. You will be familiar with group work, discussion sections, projects, and presentations in class.

About Our Faculty Most faculty members at DIS are Danish.

The majority hold permanent jobs in academia, government, the public sector and the professions, meaning they “teach what they do.”

This also means that they can enable direct access to, for example, doctors, leaders of business and industry, architects, politicians and activists. DIS places a heavy emphasis on teaching standards and faculty are only hired after a rigorous selection process.

Faculty are regularly observed and evaluated, they attend workshops and seminars focusing on pedagogical and intercultural skills and they are engaged in utilizing the best practices in their field.

http://www.dis.dk/faculty/

Above An Architecture & Design student receives personal instruction from DIS instructor Cecilia Nilsson during the long study tour to Sweden and Finland.

But also expect a different classroom experience from your courses at DIS. You need to be independent in your studying and see work that is set for each class as progress towards a holistic understanding of a subject - not just something that you will need to know for an examination or test. Embrace the opportunity to explore work and ideas that you can bring to class with you. Your role as a student will be to maintain focus in your field of study, and to take advantage of the freedom and challenges of the educational philosophy offered at DIS.

ISABEL DONLON BRYN MAWR COLLEGE SPRING 2011 “My instructors’ infectious enthuasiam in the European Humanities program at DIS helped create an open academic environment and every class added a new dimension to the topics I studied. The instructors provided a unique lens through which to view the ever-changing narrative of European history and culture. I am so glad I chose DIS because I came away with a deeper understanding of the European historical narrative that could not have been experienced through a textbook.”

Faculty Spotlight Former Minister for Transport in the Danish government in the early 2000s, Jacob Buksti (below) has been at DIS since 2003, teaching the core course in the European Politics program, and electives in Danish Politics and Society and European-U.S. relations.

Jacob teaches what he does. A member of the Danish parliament for over 10 years, Jacob has also been Political Spokesperson for the Social Democrats, the parliamentary Chairman of the European Affairs Committee and twice a Party Spokesperson on European Affairs.

This puts Jacob in the perfect position as instructor of the The European Union course, which takes students on a study tour to Brussels. Jacob’s connections ensure students meet key political actors and visit European institutions, such as the EU Parliament, EU Commission and the EU Council.

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Student Impressions

JAMES DOLPHIN | ELON UNIVERSITY | JUSTICE & HUMAN RIGHTS | SPRING 2011

‘’My advice to students looking into coming to DIS – be proactive! Enjoy your time here by exploring the city. Get involved in things but also allow yourself the time to experience the people you are with, your surroundings and the new.”

I chose to study at DIS because I wanted a program that would allow me to study human rights and this was the best one that I found.

The study tours were a big draw - especially being able to travel to Kosovo in the former Yugoslavia, which underwent a bloody civil war in the 1990s. I got to meet with military professionals and get first-hand accounts of why issues of international law and human rights are invaluable. We read so much about these things, but when Nicolai and Ulrik, the core class instructors for War Crimes and Human Rights, tell you, ‘Oh, when I was in Kosovo,’ or, ‘When I had to make that decision,’ it becomes all that much more real. Hearing their direct accounts personalizes what we are learning.

The topics in War Crimes and Human Rights, as well as the International Law class, are areas you really do not get to cover at home. It seems like you would not study such complex subjects until you get to law school. So now I have a basis before going to law school - which is what I eventually want to do - meaning I feel that I have a little bit of an advantage.

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To have professionals as our instructors makes a huge difference in our learning. They are the ones who have made real-life important decisions – my International Law instructor, Martin Mennecke, has been called in as an expert witness in international court cases. I’ve never met anyone in the U.S. who has been called in to do something similar, and here, that person is my instructor! The other really cool thing about it is that they are so open and willing to sit down, talk and have a cup of coffee. They really make an effort to keep in contact with us and have a dialog on an everyday basis.

The program-integrated study tour to Kosovo was a definite highlight and provided me with many new experiences. In Kosovo, for instance, things are extremely bureaucratic. Kosovo does not really have its own national police force, so to speak. In the week we were there, we saw one Kosovar police car and all the others were international organizations. There are about four or five international organizations with UN Security Council mandates to be in Kosovo and basically govern. The Kosovar government is

really struggling to establish responsibility and control over the country; it was a little hectic, but the locals showed a lot of positivity.

We also met with some Kosovar students at their university and it seems that they have put the ethnic tension behind them. They are concerned with everyday things just like the rest of us, even though just ten years ago this genocide occurred in their country. Basically every family was touched by the atrocities; in downtown Pristina there was a fence with photos of all the people who were still missing from the wars.

This was a moment when the events became more personalized. The students, who are our age, do not want to dwell or linger in the past.

They want to move on. They are tired of the violent associations of the Balkans – they realize it just as much as the rest of the world, but they want to move on.

My advice to students looking into coming to DIS – be proactive! Enjoy your time here by exploring the city. Get involved in things, but also allow yourself time to experience the people you are with, your surroundings and the new.

http://www.dis.dk/student-life/

Programs Architecture & Design

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Pre-Architecture

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Biomedicine

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Child Diversity & Development 21 Communication & Media

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European Humanities

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European Politics

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Global Economics

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International Business

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Justice & Human Rights

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Medical Practice & Policy

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Psychology

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Public Health

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Science & the Environment

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Sociology

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Sustainability in Europe

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Architecture and Design

ABOUT THE PROGRAM The Architecture and Design program offers you an opportunity to explore the essential nature of Danish architecture and design. Discover why buildings perform and look the way they do in Denmark. This understanding is a unique part of your professional development as a designer.

STUDENT PROFILE The program is designed for students enrolled at a professional school or department of architecture or design at the junior, senior or graduate level. Completion of a minimum of two spatial design studios is required.

CORE COURSES • Architecture Design Studio • Information Design Studio (Graphic Design / Communication) • Interior Architecture Studio • Urban Design Studio The studio course, the backbone of the design programs, will expand your professional skills and knowledge through assignments and interaction with Danish architects and designers. The assignments are approached from a contextual point of view. Your design will reflect the Danish climatic, historic, social and regulative contexts.

You will be expected to use various design tools in the process of developing your project.

The Danish Tradition • Studio and elective courses taught by practicing architects, urban designers and graphic artists who are trained and work in the Danish tradition.

• Danish design: A world-renowned design tradition that will impact your understanding of both local and global design issues.

• As part of the studio, you will study and experience Scandinavian and European architecture on site, experiencing the REAL thing and not just an image of it.

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SHAINA GLASSMYER PHILADELPHIA UNIVERSITY SPRING 2011

“I enjoyed my stay in Copenhagen and I learned a lot about the Danish culture through the Architecture program; it definitely made me think outside of the box and view things from a different perspective.”

Top Left Students at ‘The Whale’ in Amsterdam, Top Right Musholm on the Western Denmark short study tour, Above Students sketching

Related Electives 20th & 21st Century Danish Architecture

STUDY TOURS • A three-day study tour in Denmark This will broaden your understanding of the social and physical context of Danish architecture and design. You will sketch on site and reflect on your experiences individually and as a group. Inspiration obtained on the study tour will generally influence your work in studio and specifically your ability to design for the Danish context.

Co’creation: Collaborative Innovation and Design Danish Design Danish Language & Culture Design Method in Your Practice Detailing in Scandinavian Architecture

• A one-week European study tour to Germany-Netherlands or Sweden-Finland (your choice) Germany is the European frontrunner in adaptive re-use of former industrial buildings and sites, while Dutch design is conceptually based. Sweden and Finland are exponents of the Scandinavian approach to architectural design emphasizing simplicity, context and user involvement. Prior to the study tour you have analyzed a selected site through research and studies in scale model. On the study tour you will be leading the group at the selected site.

European Urban Design Theories Integrated Sustainability Livability in the Modern City Simplicity in Architecture and Design Sustainable by Design Urban Design Journal Visual Journal

A focus is placed on handling natural daylight as an essential design parameter on study tours, field studies and in studio assignments. Daylight, like acoustics, is best understood when visiting the actual structures, something you will do extensively while studying in Denmark.

Watercolor Painting For other options, see full course list on pp. 10-13

http://www.dis.dk/architecture/

ACADEMICS & PROGRAMS

Pre-Architecture

ABOUT THE PROGRAM If you have a liberal arts background, this program offers you an opportunity to acquire in-depth knowledge of, and professional skills within, the fields of architecture and design prior to pursuing a graduate degree.

STUDENT PROFILE Students with a documented background in fine arts or studio art or completion of a course in drawing, or students in professional Architecture & Design programs with less than two spatial design studios completed before arriving in Copenhagen.

CORE COURSES • Architecture Foundations Studio • Information Design Foundations Studio (Graphic Design / Communication) • Interior Architecture Foundations Studio • Urban Design Foundations Studio The studio course, the backbone of the design program, will introduce you to professional skills and knowledge through assignments and interaction with Danish architects and designers. You will explore design fundamentals such as scale, light, circulation, identity, user understanding and perception. You will solve small real life design problems and develop design solutions inspired by the Danish context.

STUDY TOURS • A three-day study tour in Denmark Sites outside of the Copenhagen region are visited. This will broaden your understanding of the social and physical context of Danish architecture and design. You will sketch on site and reflect on your experiences individually and as a group. Inspiration obtained on the study tour will influence your work in the studio both in general and in your ability to design for the Danish context.

• A one-week European study tour to Germany-Netherlands or Sweden-Finland (your choice) Germany is the European frontrunner in adaptive re-use of former industrial buildings and sites, while Dutch design is conceptually based. Sweden and Finland are exponents of the Scandinavian approach to architectural design emphasizing simplicity, context and user involvement. Prior to the study tour you have analyzed a selected site through research and studies in scale model. On the study tour you will be leading the group at the selected site.

Related Electives 20th & 21st Century Danish Architecture Co’creation: Collaborative Innovation and Design Danish Design

A focus is placed on handling natural daylight as an essential design parameter on study tours, field studies and in studio assignments.

Danish Language & Culture European Urban Design Theories Livability in the Modern City

CATHERINE NAKAJIMA TUFTS UNIVERSITY SPRING 2011

Simplicity in Architecture and Design Sustainable by Design

“I came to DIS not knowing that I was expected to build models by hand. I would just talk to my peers and they would teach me so many new techniques, and they got experience while instructing me. It felt so good to make something tangible, rather than just write a paper or come up with ideas. The best aspect I felt was the teamwork portion. At home I never had a successful team project. But here the way of studying is something new and different.”

Sustainable Austrian Architecture Textile Design in Scandinavia Workshop Urban Design Journal Visual Journal Watercolor Painting Top Left The Ruhr Museum in Essen on a study tour to Germany, Top Right Århus Town Hall annex, Above Students visiting architectural office of SANAA

http://www.dis.dk/pre-architecture/

For other options, see full course list on pp. 10-13

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Biomedicine

ABOUT THE PROGRAM The Biomedicine program offers you insight into biotechnology-based methods for treatment of disease; an understanding of the dynamics of drug discovery and development; and an interdisciplinary perspective on how biotech research and business work together. You acquire skills and knowledge that make you more qualified for a future in biotech research and/or biotech business development.

STUDENT PROFILE The program is designed for students of biology, biochemistry, health science, biotechnology, pharmacy and similar fields.

CORE COURSE • Medical Biotechnology and Drug Development You will explore biotech opportunities and challenges within medicine, including side effects, antibodies, vaccines, stem cells and the impact of genomics on drug discovery. Case studies highlight the Danish and European pharmaceutical and biotech research community.

Prerequisites: One year of biology and one year of chemistry at university level.

HANNAH BRECHKA SKIDMORE COLLEGE SPRING 2011 “The core class, Medical Biotechnology and Drug Development, has opened my eyes to various career options relevant to a degree in biology. Visiting the biomedical companies, pharmaceutical companies and research labs on the field studies and study tours has allowed me to see first-hand many of the opportunities within the field.

The choices include academics, business, research or some sort of combination. You don’t necessarily have to pick one specific area, which is something that I had not considered before studying at DIS.”

Top Students on their long study tour in London, Above Damien Hirst’s ‘Pills’

Related Electives Bioinformatics Biological Conservation and Sustainability

The Science Communication Project In this semester-long, core course group project, you will be assigned a specific Scandinavian biomedical company to research. You will visit the company in a small group, meet with representatives and discuss the company’s products in more detail. This gives you the opportunity to see biomedical labs and to gain more practical exposure to the biomedical field.

After the company visits, you will work together to either edit or write a new Wikipedia article about the technology or products discussed during the field study.

This scientific writing exercise is actually published on Wikipedia, so your work is seen and used by thousands long after the class has ended.

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STUDY TOURS •A three-day study tour in Denmark On this tour you will explore the research field of biomedicine and biotechnology in Denmark, while learning about the transfer of biomedical research to the business aspect of biotechnology.

•A one-week European study tour to London (spring) or Edinburgh (fall) The UK biotechnology sector is number one in Europe for research and development and second only to the US in the world. This tour provides you with insight into biotechnology research and industry and the problems researchers face both within industry and academia. The tour offers you a greater understanding of drug development and research methods through visits to research institutions, biotech and pharma companies, and innovation centers.

Biology of Marine Mammals (plus optional one credit lab) Biomedical Ethics Complexity of Cancer Environmental Microbiology Medical Exploration of HIV/AIDS Metabolic Engineering and Functional Genomics Neuroscience of Fear Psychopharmacology – Substances and the Brain For other options, see full course list on pp. 10-13

http://www.dis.dk/biomedicine/

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Child Diversity & Development

ABOUT THE PROGRAM The Child Diversity and Development program offers you a cross-cultural perspective on the relationship between theory and practice in childcare institutions. Enrich and develop your critical thinking skills through investigating and reflecting upon current issues in the fields of international child development and education.

STUDENT PROFILE For students who want to enhance their cross-cultural skills and explore international theory and practice within social policy, human development, sociology, family studies, anthropology, education and child psychology.

CORE COURSES • Children in a Multicultural Context, or • Children with Special Needs Both with: • Child Diversity & Development Practicum Depending on the track, you will focus either on how ethnic diversity and multiculturalism are perceived and practiced in Danish early childhood education, or how children with special needs are integrated and included in Danish society and educational practice.

DANISH LANGUAGE & CULTURE COURSE You are encouraged to improve your language skills in the Danish Language & Culture course specifically designed to enhance your practicum experiences in a Danish childcare institution.

STUDY TOURS • A three-day study tour in Denmark Enables you to learn about Danish pedagogy, culture and society from a broader standpoint.

Visits include unique educational institutions, community centers and local authorities.

•A one-week European study tour to Istanbul (fall), London (spring) (Children in a Multicultural Context), or TallinnStockholm (Children with Special Needs) The tours give you a forum to discuss and debate cultural differences within ‘best practice’. Each of the destinations encourages you to explore the historical, economic, and social backgrounds of different topics. Tours integrate theories presented in classroom learning together with practicum observations, field studies and the tour visits. The tours may include visits to schools, NGOs and research centers.

This experiential, hands-on learning process supplements the educational, social, developmental and psychological theories presented in class. This experience comprises 45-50 hours per semester at a Danish institution with children.

Related Electives Adolescence in Northern Europe Applied Psychology

TRISHA NEEL SONOMA STATE FALL 2010 - SPRING 2011

Hands-On Experience!

A unique highlight of the core courses is immersing yourself into the day-to-day realities of the Danish concept of the “good childhood” through the practicum experience. At the practicum site, you will be working and playing with children in a Danish childcare facility.

Top, Above Students on a school visit in Stockholm

“As someone who wants to educate, the fact that I have gotten to see the Danish way of learning is huge for me.

It is everything I have always loved about my childhood, put in a theory and implemented all over the country. Without having this experience, if I was to explain my ideas about education I would get a lot of blank stares and criticisms. After coming here, I can say that it is this theory and practice that backs up my goals and ideas; here is where this system has worked. That is invaluable knowledge for me to have.”

http://www.dis.dk/child-development/

Danish Language & Culture Developmental Disorders Dynamic Project Leadership Human Trafficking in Europe Muslims in the West Pregnancy, Birth and Infancy in Denmark The Rebel Child: Scandinavian Children’s Literature For other options, see full course list on pp. 10-13

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Communication & Media

ABOUT THE PROGRAM Are you fascinated by media and the power of communication? In the Communication & Media program courses are taught by Danish professionals to provide real-life insight that can be transferred from the classroom to the communication and media profession. Whether your interest lies in social media, public relations, or reporting for an online audience, these courses are designed for you to enhance your international communication skills and gain a European perspective in communication.

STUDENT PROFILE The program is for students that have a background in communications or want to explore the field. This diverse program offers courses targeted towards public relations, marketing, journalism, and general communications majors.

CORE COURSE • European Trends in Communication You will learn to examine communication trends in the European media landscape.

You will compare media companies and meet experts in Denmark and the UK to gain firsthand knowledge of how professionals work in a European context. Through field studies and study tours to Danish and international institutions, you will gain a unique perspective on the interplay of media and its audience.

Learning from the Best Alexander Tolstrup is a working professional who teaches from personal experience. In the elective course Designing Communication Campaigns, the former campaign manager of a Danish political party transforms your classroom into a communication office for a local agency or NGO. You will learn to find and use the tools to execute a communication campaign as a project manager. At the semester’s end, you pitch the project to a client and receive feedback from professionals in the field.

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CASEY MANNING UNIVERSITY OF VERMONT FALL 2010

Top Students on a study tour, Bottom A Communication & Media students participate in a broadcast simulation at Brandts Museum of Media

STUDY TOURS • A three-day study tour in Denmark Visit some of Denmark’s most interesting media institutions. Previous visits included a newsroom workshop and visits to the national news broadcaster, the European Film College, and LEGO’s main post-production provider.

“My whole notion of ‘communications’ as a less-than-academically-stimulating subject was thrown out the window the first day I walked into class. From visits to top British newspapers to inside looks at the Danish political system and innumerable discussions of pertinent, relevant trends in between, my core course was the first communications class I’ve taken that has actually challenged the way I viewed modern media, in the best possible way.”

Related Electives Contemporary European Film

• A one-week European study tour to London The long study tour travels to London to connect to the media hub of Europe. As part of the core course focus on Careers in Communication, you will conduct personal interviews with professionals to learn tricks of the trade and build your own first hand guide to becoming the best in the industry. Previous visits included Al Jazeera, AP London, Edelman and The Daily Telegraph. During the study tour, you will complete a video project about London utilizing the city to explore cross-cultural communication.

Creative Industries Designing Communication Campaigns International Advertising in a European Context International Marketing and Branding International Reporting Journalim vs. Public Relations

International Reporting

Photojournalism Scandinavian Moods in Cinema

Produce an online newspaper in this elective course and find out what it takes to be an international reporter. This course combines writing and reporting exercises with a study of the challenges facing journalists in a foreign setting.

Virtual Worlds and the Social Media For other options, see full course list on pp. 10-13

http://www.dis.dk/media/

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European Humanities

ABOUT THE PROGRAM The European Humanities program is home to a broad array of unique courses in history, literature, art, music, cultural theory, religion and philosophy. The course selection is designed to allow students the greatest degree of academic independence and individual focus.

CHARLES THAXTON BATES COLLEGE SPRING 2011

STUDENT PROFILE The program welcomes students with a focus in any area of the humanities.

You will have the opportunity to enhance your major by tailoring the core course research paper to your specific area of study within the humanities.

CORE COURSE • European Memory and Identity You will learn about European history and culture by focusing on how selective ways of remembering Europe’s past – the rich as well as tragic heritage — has shaped collective and individual identities. Essential aspects of the course are explored on site through academic tours in Denmark and Germany, France, or the Czech Republic.

These countries are viewed as case studies in which to unravel the complex web of identity formation and help answer how identity is shaped by repositories of memory and meaning: landscapes and cityscapes, art and architecture, literature and film.

Kierkegaard Authorship Denmark’s most radical author, the existential philosopher Søren Kierkegaard (1813 – 1855) lived in, worked in and was shaped by Copenhagen.

In collaboration with the Søren Kierkegaard Research Center at the University of Copenhagen, we offer several thoughtprovoking elective courses focusing on his authorship, as well as other thinkers from continental Europe, who have critically appropriated elements of his thought in their work.

http://www.dis.dk/humanities/

Top One of the sites on the study tour to Prague, Right European Humanities students pose in Paris

STUDY TOURS • A three-day study tour in Denmark Each section will take a three-day study tour to Denmark to explore the construction of Danish national myths and how these historical interpretations shape current Danish memory and identity.

•A one-week European study tour to France, Germany or Czech Republic (your choice) Choose between a European study tour to France, Germany or the Czech Republic that is faculty-led and forms an integral part of the course. Visiting the nation’s capital and prominant regional locations gives you the chance to broaden your perspective and explore how historical and current events are framed differently within the same country. This tour offers you the opportunity to make comparative observations between the country under investigation, Denmark and your home country.

“The depth of study and dedication of my professors in European Humanities was impressive; they all possessed expertise, and paid real attention to students. On the long study tour, I spoke with renowned Czech artists and visited important sites in terms of Czech and global history. We learned to view ‘ordinary’ places with new attention and skepticism, to engage with these places and recognize their profound political and cultural resonance – thanks to our study of local history and contemporary ‘memory studies’.

Related Electives 20th Century European History Art Matters The Cultural History of Travel European Storytelling: From Homer to Harry Potter History of Jewish Life in Europe Kierkegaard’s Authorship Kierkegaard Honors Seminar

Music in Copenhagen Along with Denmark’s most talented young musicians, performance majors receive focused instruction through this elective course with Danish music professors at the Royal Danish Academy of Music, the most prestigious conservatory in Denmark.

Regular practice and rehearsals culminate in local and regional performances with the Academy ensembles.

Literary Landscapes of the Mind Making of the Modern Self Music Performance (Instrument or Voice) Nordic Mythology For other options, including a host of European Humanities electives, see course list on pp. 10-13

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European Politics

ABOUT THE PROGRAM The European Politics program is home for a broad array of unique courses in the field of political science. You will acquire an in-depth understanding of international affairs and enhance your intercultural skills though the mix of classroom theory and experiential field observations.

STUDENT PROFILE Your major is political science, international relations, government and/or you are fascinated by the interplay between nation-states and the various group identities that define Europe and the contemporary world.

CORE COURSE • European Politics: The European Union The EU is a powerful international organization.

Through the core course, you will gain a much better understanding of the political and institutional fabric of Europe. The semester culminates with groups of students “playing” the European Council in a Simulation Game – using knowledge and experiences gained in class throughout the semester.

Prerequisites: Two university courses in political science, including one in international relations or comparative politics.

STUDY TOURS • A three-day study tour in Denmark and Northern Germany You will examine the tumultuous history of the Schleswig-Holstein region. We look at the ramifications of connecting Northern Germany and Denmark with bridges and how successful– or unsuccessful– the European Union has been in breaking down the borders of countries and uniting Europe as a whole. A visit to Kiel Parliament allows you to understand how federal states in Germany lobby and interact with the EU. •A one-week European study tour to Brussels and the Hague This tour will allow you to visit and experience first-hand the political institutions that you learn about in class. You will meet with politicians who work in all branches of the EU. Past tours included visits to EU Parliament, EU Commission,

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CLINTON IBARRA GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY SPRING 2011 “The European Politics program’s strength lies in its balance between an academic and hands on, active approach to education. The theories, policies, and institutions are presented in class in order to provide a solid foundation for the study tour to Brussels. Additionally, the professor’s background as a previous member of parliament and Minister of Transportation provides invaluable and entertaining insight. My expectations for the class have been surpassed in every way, in large part due to how fantastic the professor is.”

and the EU Council, NATO, the US Mission to the EU and the ICTY. In order to develop your independence and critical analysis skills, we set up political actor interviews throughout Brussels.

The EP study tour is also meant to enable you to immerse yourself in the Belgian culture. In the past we have traveled to a chocolate making factory, a beer factory, and we have completed an urban awareness exercise in Brussels.

Learning From the Pros EU Simulation Game:

Top Students inside European Parlament in Brussels, Bottom Students visiting the Parlament in Kiel on their short study tour

Related Electives

• Students in the core class play the EU Council in which country groups debate the most current and pressing issues between the Council and the Commission.

Criminology and Criminal Justice in Scandinavia

Past field studies have included:

The Enemy Within: Spies and Espionage in the Cold War

• (European Politics: The European Union) Danish Foreign Ministry to gain insight from diplomats on current topics within Danish foreign policy and the Danish-EU relationship.

• (Danish Politics and Society) Danish Parliament (Folketinget) to meet members of Parliament and hear about relevant committees and the current status of Danish government.

• (Danish Politics and Society) Copenhagen Police Department to learn the methods, systems and processes of the Copenhagen police through theory and practice.

• (Criminology and Criminal Justice) Visiting Jyderup Open Prison just outside Copenhagen for direct insight into the open prison system.

Danish Politics and Society

Environmental Policy in Practice Holocaust and Genocide Partners & Rivals: EU-US Relations Political Activism: Engagement and Resistance Political Rhetoric: Blogs, Speeches, and Spin Religion and Politics in Europe Terrorism and Counter-Terrorism in International Relations For other options, see full course list on pp. 10-13

http://www.dis.dk/politics/

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Global Economics

ABOUT THE PROGRAM In the Global Economics program you will examine the forces behind globalization using the theories of international trade, capital markets, and economic development in a European context. The aim of the program is that you critically understand the links between economic integration, comparative advantage, and international competitiveness.

STUDENT PROFILE Your major is economics, business or international relations. You want to comprehend from a European outlook how globalization, driven by economic growth, changes the market faster than national and international policies.

CORE COURSE • Globalization and European Economies This course examines the impact of globalization on European economic integration, using standard theories of international trade applied to the EU common market and monetary union.

You will gain a deeper understanding of the economic aspects of European trade, regional, labor and monetary policy and how European economies and institutions respond to the rapidly changing global economic environment.

STUDY TOURS • A three-day study tour in Denmark This tour provides you with the opportunity to analyze Danish businesses on location, and observe economic-related institutions enhancing your understanding of globalization through inperson visits and case studies.

• A one-week European study tour to Brussels and Paris This tour provides you with an opportunity to gain first-hand insight and apply academic concepts to real-life examples resulting in a better understanding of economic theories in practice. The tour features highly topical visits to international government institutions, economic organizations and think tanks, relevant European Union institutions, including offices on economic policy and foreign aid, plus visits to historical and cultural sites. Paris and Brussels host many global organizations and major European Union agencies, and offer you the opportunity of interviews with economists and civil servants in the economics field.

Prerequisites: University courses in introductory in micro- and macroeconomics, plus intermediate or advanced macroeconomics.

Top Economics students at a company visit, Above EU flags flying in Brussels

Related Electives Behavioral Economics: European Case Studies Corporate Finance: European Case Studies Danish Politics and Society Destination Branding and Travel Design

JAKE KENNON LEHIGH UNIVERSITY SPRING 2011 “The class topics are wide-ranging and cover everything from trade theory and globalization to income inequality and the financial crisis. The study tours to western Denmark and Brussels were memorable: you can’t appreciate global trade until you’ve seen one of the largest container ships in the world being unloaded in your face! And I can’t emphasize enough how important it is for anyone contemplating a Wall Street career to reach out and touch the commodities they might one day be trading by the ton from behind a desk.”

http://www.dis.dk/economics/

Development Economics

Behavioral Economics In this elective course, you will acquire knowledge and skills within this new fascinating discipline combining economics and psychology. You will be trained in a Danish experiential context, where you will work with current international research.

Instructor, Steffen Andersen, brings to you the newest theory from University of Chicago and Stanford as well as ongoing Danish research.

Environmental Economics Health Economics and Health Policy in Europe International Financial Management Social Sustainability in the Supply Chain Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility For other options, see full course list on pp. 10-13

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International Business

ABOUT THE PROGRAM The International Business program offers you experience in analyzing and understanding how businesses operate and create value in the global market place with a special focus on the European business environment.

Through diverse course offerings, cooperation with Danish and multinational businesses, extracurricular events and networking opportunities we provide a unique and challenging international experience.

STUDENT PROFILE The program is designed for students of business, economics, finance, marketing, management and related fields.

CORE COURSE • European Business Strategy: Case Studies You will examine the macro environment under which companies in Europe operate and analyze

Key Program Features Solving Real-life Business Cases for Companies A unique highlight of the core course is the opportunity to gain hands-on experience solving real-life business cases for companies located in Europe. Throughout the semester, you will be working in small teams on a comprehensive research project for a company. This is an excellent opportunity for you to get some work experience on your resume and network with European business people!

International Career Night DIS International Career Night provides you with an opportunity to meet professionals with international work experience and hear about diverse international career paths. You will learn what an international career entails, what your options are after graduation, and will be able to network for potential internships and future jobs.

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the business strategies implemented by some of these companies. The course provides you with a unique hands-on learning experience working in teams to complete and present a research project associated with a sponsor company.

Prerequisites: University courses in introductory macro- and microeconomics.

STUDY TOURS • A three-day study tour in Denmark The aim is to engage in dialogue with international corporations in Denmark and understand how the Danish business environment influences their strategy.

• A one-week European study tour to London, Paris or Berlin-Prague (your choice) Gain first-hand knowledge of business strategies of companies through on-site meetings with managers. You will study the businesses visited to understand how local and European environments impact business. You will broaden your knowledge about European culture and history and its impact on business life. London is Europe’s financial hub, Paris is a leading business and cultural center, Berlin is located in Germany, Europe’s largest economy, and Prague in the Czech Republic, one of the most prosperous post-Communist states.

KATEY WEBBER UNIVERSITY OF DENVER FALL 2010 “I came to DIS to gain practical knowledge and hands-on experience in international business and that’s exactly what I got!

You can sit in a classroom day after day and learn about business vocabulary and discuss cases, but DIS takes you into the field to learn for yourself the challenges of business leaders today. I also appreciated the egalitarian culture in Denmark, which encourages open discussion between students and professors. Not only will I find myself discussing this experience during job interviews, but I will be telling people about it the rest of my life!”

Top Business students on their long study tour in Prague, Above A student on a company visit

Related Electives Corporate Finance: European Case Studies Creative Industries: Business, Innovation, Politics and Culture Destination Branding and Travel Design Dynamic Project Leadership International Advertising in a European Context International Financial Management International Marketing and Branding Leadership Across Cultures Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility For other options, see full course list on pp. 10-13

http://www.dis.dk/business/

ACADEMICS & PROGRAMS

Justice & Human Rights

ABOUT THE PROGRAM The Justice & Human Rights program is designed to enhance your knowledge within the field of international law and human rights. It will provide you with understanding of the legal aspects and political context behind major modern conflicts and human rights violations in Europe including Danish involvement, through the combination of readings, field studies and study tours, using the Balkans as a case study.

STUDENT PROFILE The program is designed for students studying political science, international relations, law/prelaw, government, human rights, global studies, and similar fields.

CORE COURSE • Humanitarian Law and Armed Conflict This course is an examination of human rights and the laws of armed conflict and how they apply to contemporary conflicts. The course seek its inspiration in current events, and aims to enabling you to analyze events such as piracy off the coast of Somalia, the killing of Osama

JENNA SHI YUN LIANG TUFTS UNIVERSITY SPRING 2011

Top Students in the Serbian part of Mitrovica, Kosovo Above The first president of independent Kosovo, Ibrahim Rugova, on the main street of Prishtina

Bin Laden and recent armed conflicts in a legal context. You will get a thorough understanding of the legal aspects regulating modern conflicts and how they interact with the political environment. The course also examines the civil wars of the former Yugoslavia as a case study in preparation for the study tour to the Balkans.

“The Justice & Human Rights core course allowed me to explore law and politics inside and outside the classroom.

During our study tour in Kosovo, we met prominent leaders in various international organizations, debated with dedicated personnel from NGOs and witness firsthand progress in Kosovo. Guided by professors with personal experience and expert legal knowledge, I can truly say this class has inspired me to pursue an international career.”

Related Electives Criminology & Criminal Justice

What’s in it for You? Pre-law abroad: Come to Copenhagen and acquire analytical skills needed to navigate the contemporary world while pursuing your interest in law and preparing for law school.

First-hand knowledge: The “Humanitarian Law and Armed Conflict” class is taught by two serving legal advisers with first hand experience from the conflicts on the Balkans, Iraq, Afghanistan and Africa. It is rare for Danish military legal advisers to teach outside the Danish Defense, so this is a unique opportunity to gain knowledge about how the law affects the planning and execution of operations.

A solid understanding of legal method: The core class is focused around legal thinking and offers you tools to understand how legal method can be applied through real life examples and case studies.

http://www.dis.dk/justice/

Prerequisites: A course in international relations, or a course in human rights.

Gang Crime in Scandinavia

STUDY TOURS • A three-day study tour in Denmark This tour will introduce you to Danish military and naval capabilities and their involvement and position in crisis areas. You will meet military officers and engage in academic conversations with students at a Danish university.

Gender Perspectives on Human Rights

• A one-week European study tour to Kosovo (fall) or Bosnia (spring) On this tour you will witness human rights violations first-hand and learn from numerous speakers about Europe’s reactions to these atrocities from an international human rights law perspective. You will visit the crucial war-torn areas that will bring to life classroom discussions of the armed conflicts in the former Yugoslavia in the 1990s. By visiting local politicians, NGO workers, academics and military officers, you will gain an understanding of the reality and practical concerns affecting the implementation of obligations under international human rights law.

Intelligence, Spies, and Al-Qaida

Holocaust & Genocide Human Rights in Africa Human Trafficking in a Global Context

International Law from a European Perspective Partners and Rivals: EU-US Relations Political Activism: Engagement and Resistance Religion and Politics in Europe For other options, see full course list on pp. 10-13

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Medical Practice & Policy

ABOUT THE PROGRAM The Medical Practice and Policy program offers you as a pre-med student a unique clinical course with valuable hands-on medical experiences, such as: patient cases and clinical lab exercises, as well as insight into clinical practices and health provision in European countries.

STUDENT PROFILE The program is designed for students who have a serious interest in medicine and the required science background.

CORE COURSE • Human Health and Disease: A Clinical Approach You will learn about the most important human diseases, their diagnoses and treatments, and clinical working methods of Danish physicians.

Classes are taught at several Copenhagen University Hospitals.

STUDY TOURS • A three-day study tour in Denmark This tour aims to familiarize you with the clinical aspect of the Danish health care system, as well as the role of the general practitioner in Denmark.

HANNAH SCHULTZ BATES COLLEGE SPRING 2011

•A one-week European study tour to BerlinPoznan, Stockholm-Tallinn, or BudapestVienna (your choice) Through visits to hospitals, clinics, and research institutions, the tours give you an indepth understanding of the medical practices and public health care systems of both European welfare states and the countries of eastern Europe currently rebuilding their systems after the Communist era.

“Medical Practice & Policy is very different from anything I’ve been able to take at school. We did a lot of hands on activities.

It is an interesting angle, because a lot of people are interested in medical school, so it is a great way to get an inside into what being a doctor entails. In terms of case studies, you have to learn how to analyze situations and problem solve. It seems very practical because you get to apply information you’ve learned from classes back home.”

Prerequisites: One year of biology and one year of chemistry at university level.

Related Electives Biomedical Ethics

Experiential Learning Element

Complexity of Cancer Health Beyond Borders

• The Human Health and Disease core course is different from any course offered at American universities. It is taught by medical doctors at the National University Hospital and Copenhagen University Hospitals. You will try your hand at patient history recording, theoretical and patient clinical cases, and perform physical examinations and procedures on medical phantoms, such as blood drawing, I.V. entry, and suturing, in the Lab for Clinical Skills.

• Please be aware that the core class does not provide medical school training and does not include shadowing of doctors or physical examination of patients.

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Health Economics and Health Policy in Europe Medical Exploration of HIV/AIDS Pregnancy, Birth, and Infancy in Denmark Psychopharmacology - Substances and the Brain Public Health Ethics Public Health Implications of a Modern Lifestyle Top Students on a hospital visit, Above Students learning to measure blood pressure

For other options, see full course list on pp.

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http://www.dis.dk/medical-policy/

ACADEMICS & PROGRAMS

Psychology

ABOUT THE PROGRAM The Psychology program teaches you to form articulate opinions on current trends in today’s society, enabling you to become leaders in the field of psychology. You will critically analyze cultural and social differences in psychological practice, and learn to apply recent advances in research to practical experience.

STUDENT PROFILE The Psychology program is suitable if you are interested in psychology, social policy, neuroscience, biology and human development.

Above Students on short study tour in Western Denmark, Below Psychology student in class

CORE COURSES • Positive Psychology, or • European Clinical Psychology Depending on the track you choose, you will learn and debate how individuals, institutions, policy makers, and researchers apply positive psychology, or how clinical approaches to diagnosis and treatment relate to health and culture.

Prerequisites: For Positive Psychology - One university-level psychology course. For European Clinical Psychology - One abnormal psychology course.

Hands-On Experience!

• Positive Psychology Practicum • Clinical Psychology Practicum Students have the option to take part in a practicum experience in connection with their specific core course.

At the practicum site, each student will have the experience of working either at a mental health facility in Copenhagen, or with children in a Danish childcare facility.

This experiential, hands-on learning process supplements the educational, social, developmental, and psychological theories presented in your core class.

http://www.dis.dk/psychology/

STUDY TOURS • A three-day short study tour in Denmark Visits enable you to understand psychology in a broader Danish context. The tour may include visits to Danish workplaces, consulting firms and university lectures.

• A one-week European study tour to Scotland, Spain or Italy (Positive Psychology) (your choice) or Austria (European Clinical Psychology) The tours give you a greater knowledge of positive or clinical psychology from a European perspective. Each of the destinations encourages students to explore the historical, economic and social backgrounds of their topic. Tours include visits with policy makers in mental health, NGOs, and interactive workshops at research facilities.

CHARLOTTE DAVIS CONNECTICUT COLLEGE FALL 2010

Related Electives Applied Psychology Developmental Disorders Dynamic Project Leadership Clinical Psychology Practicum Gender and Sexuality in Scandinavia Neuroscience of Fear

“DIS by far exceeded my expectations; it was the most incredible semester of college. My favorite part was my core class. The professors in the Psychology program were incredible; so passionate, insightful and keen to teach us everything they knew. I now have greater knowledge of how positive thinking and optimism can enrich our lives. The study tours were fantastic, allowing us to explore benefits of positive thinking, mindfulness and mental health initiatives.”

Positive Psychology Practicum Psychology of Criminal Behavior Psychology of Human Sexuality The Social Brain: Neuropsychology of Social Behaviors For other options, see full course list on pp.

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Public Health

ABOUT THE PROGRAM The Public Health program offers you a Northern European perspective on salient aspects of public health, such as prevention, health promotion and quality improvement, an examination of the challenges of health policy making, prioritization, health economics, and the ability to derive comparative insight from analysis of different national health care systems.

STUDENT PROFILE The Public Health program is designed for students exploring career opportunities in public health, either from a policy, sociology, or health sciences background.

CORE COURSE • Health Delivery and Prioritization in Northern Europe This course aims at providing you with a solid knowledge of the provision and organization of public health in Northern Europe, and of the historical, social, economic and political background of the present health care systems.

You will understand and explore what determines health, the priority setting and the relationship involved in policy-making and provision of health services.

STUDY TOURS • A three-day short study tour in Denmark This tour aims to familiarize you with the health care system in Denmark, with a focus on health care administration and the role of the general practitioner in Denmark.

•A one-week European study tour to Tallinn-Helsinki or Riga-Helsinki This tour aims to compare and contrast the role, function and organization of the health care systems of Scandinavian countries, Denmark and Finland, with the health care system of post-communist Estonia and Latvia. Through visits with general practitioners, policy-making institutions and interest groups, the tour addresses the challenges Europe faces in relation to health care due to rising costs, aging populations and immigration.

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CORINNE LARSEN BROWN UNIVERSITY SPRING 2011 “The professors are the course. They are informative, make a great team, and are very concerned about what we are learning. They do not simply present material; they want us to have an appreciation for what we say. The core course is awesome - it will be a very fond memory. This program really prepares you to apply knowledge in the ‘real world’.”

Top Students in an outdoor seminar, Above Students cycling with DIS

Related Electives Public Health Research Project The Health Delivery and Prioritization in Northern Europe core course is taught by Danes working at various public health institutions in Copenhagen. Special to this course, the semester research project features a chance to meet and interact with important parts of the Danish health care system.

Epidemiology - Danish Case Studies Food Systems: Ecology, Economy and Ethics Health Beyond Borders Health Economics and Health Policy in Europe Pregnancy, Birth, and Infancy in Denmark Public Health Ethics

You will work hand in hand with Danish health institutions, framing and designing a research question relevant for the Northern European health care systems.

You will then have the opportunity to perform independent research in that area, collaborating with the health care institution.

Public Health Implications of Modern Lifestyles Social Context of HIV/AIDS in Africa For other options, see full course list on pp.

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http://www.dis.dk/public-health/

ACADEMICS & PROGRAMS

Science & the Environment

ABOUT THE PROGRAM The Science & the Environment program allows you to explore climate change and other environmental issues by learning from climate history. You will develop deeper knowledge of climate history in order to understand climate change theory, and you will also examine how civilization has played a critical role in creating the earth we live on today.

STUDENT PROFILE The program is designed for students with a background in environmental science, biology, chemistry and earth sciences.

CORE COURSE • Climate Change from a Historical Perspective The study of past climate helps us make informed decisions about mitigation and adaptation strategies. A key tool for investigating past climate is through ice core analysis.

Denmark has a leading role in ice core research and this course revolves around visits to the ice core facility at University of Copenhagen, as well as a study tour to Greenland, thus allowing students to combine climate theory with handson experience.

Prerequisites: One year biology or chemistry.

One semester environmental science/earth science highly recommended.

Top, bottom right DIS students by the Greenland ice sheet, Right Examples of solar technology on the Denmark study tour, The Cliffs of Møns

STUDY TOURS • A three-day study tour in Denmark The short study tour aims to familiarize you with Danish viewpoints on climate change.

You will have multiple academic visits involving subjects like geology, biodiversity, and other environmental concepts.

•A one-week European study tour to Greenland You will have the rare opportunity to study arctic phenomena in Greenland during the one-week tour to Kangerlussuaq. The trip will combine topics involving arctic biology, geology, meteorology and arctic politics with hands-on experience at the Kangerlussuaq research center.

You will encounter the Greenlandic ice sheet, discuss climate changes, discover magnificent flora and fauna, and hopefully witness the aurora borealis.

Field Studies

Related Electives Biological Conservation and Sustainability Biology of Marine Mammals (including optional lab) Environmental Economics

JONATHAN LOOS TRINITY UNIVERSITY SPRING 2011 “At DIS, I was able to take quite a few courses that counted towards my double major in biology and environmental studies. I was especially excited to go on the study tour to Greenland, though! In class, we focused a lot on science and ecology, and I was especially excited about seeing the northern lights and the ice sheet in Kangerlussuaq, and combine class learnings with first-hand experience.”

• You will go to the Cliffs of Møns and the Cliffs of Stevns in order to understand the ancient past. The Cliffs of Møns are spectacular chalk cliffs in southern Denmark with visible evidence of active geological processes, and includes a highclass geology museum. The Cliffs of Stevns contains a world-renowned visible record of past climate change known as the K-T boundary between the Cretaceous and the Paleogene, approximately 65 million years ago.

• Field studies will include a trip to the Niels Bohr Institute to look at ice cores and a visit to a Danish geological museum.

http://www.dis.dk/science-environment/

Environmental Ethics Environmental History of Europe Environmental Microbiology Food Systems: Ecology, Economy and Ethics The Impact of Plants on World History Renewable Energy Systems For other options, see full course list on pp. 10-13

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Sociology

ABOUT THE PROGRAM The Sociology program presents you with both first-hand and analytical insight into the relation between cultural diversity and social capital in Europe and Turkey. In this context, you will do research on phenomena such as globalization, immigration, integration, social cohesion, struggles for recognition and the limits of tolerance.

An optional program practicum provides the opportunity to gain valuable first-hand experience to both enrich and challenge guiding assumptions in this field (see below).

STUDENT PROFILE The Sociology program is designed for students majoring in sociology, anthropology, political science, international relations, or related fields.

Hands-on Experience!

In this program, you can choose the optional 3-credit Sociology Practicum course to complement the core course. The objective is to gain first-hand engagement with the challenges immigration and new cultural diversity pose to the historically homogeneous Danish welfare state.

Examples of placements: teaching English in a Muslim private school, assisting asylum seekers produce a newspaper under the auspices of the Danish Red Cross, setting up an integration event and more. You will get a placement one day per week (45-55 hours/semester) and be guided and asked to reflect on your experience with the instructor through practicum classes at DIS. Past field studies have included: • Visit to Sandholm Asylum Center • Workshop with Copenhagen Municipality’s Taskforce Integration • Visit to DIA Muslim private school and to DIT Mosque

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CORE COURSE • Cultural Diversity and Social Capital The course pivots on case-study investigations of (1) the societal factors that underlie Europe’s often nationalist responses to recent immigration from the Middle East in particular, and (2) the social and cultural factors that make up the backdrop to the troubled relationship between Europe and Turkey. Through sociological analysis of these cases, you will develop a capacity to analyze and pass critical judgment on how cultural diversity affects social capital.

STUDY TOURS • A three-day short tour in Denmark or Southern Sweden This tour aims to familiarize you with social and cultural challenges faced by traditionally homogenous Denmark and Sweden due to increased immigration.

• A one-week European study tour to Turkey Turkey and its cultural capital Istanbul is the symbolic juncture where Western and Eastern civilizations meet. The tour will introduce you to social, cultural and political divisions in Turkey between secularism and Islam, Turks and Kurds, the Muslim majority and non-Muslim minorities such as Greeks and Armenians and more, all in the context of Turkey’s ongoing democratization process and EU accession negotiations.

Left Students inside Hagia Sophia museum in Istanbul, Above Interview assignment during a visit to Gellerupparken, a Danish ‘ghetto’, on study tour

Why Denmark?

Denmark is facing an increasing number of migrants from non-Western societies.

Traditionally a homogeneous welfare state, Denmark is struggling to deal with the new minorities and the challenge of successful integration. Issues of cultural conflicts and their effects on the social cohesion of Danish society are inevitable, and Copenhagen is the classroom in which students will observe and challenge their own opinions on the social, political and cultural implications of these conflicts.

Related Electives Anatomy of Hatred Dynamic Project Leadership Gender & Sexuality in Scandinavia Muslims in the West Holocaust and Genocide

ERIN BLAKE PARSONS THE NEW SCHOOL SPRING 2011

“As globalization and conflict increase the number of immigrants to countries like Denmark, new ideas about multiculturalism and national identity need to be explored and addressed now. Being encouraged to consider each facet and perspective of these issues has genuinely transformed my way of thinking about global politics and the idea of identity.”

Human Trafficking in a Global Context Language, Youth, and Society Political Activism: Engagement and Resistance Religion & Politics in Europe Service Learning Seminar For other options, see full course list on pp.

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http://www.dis.dk/sociology/

ACADEMICS & PROGRAMS

Sustainability in Europe

ABOUT THE PROGRAM The Sustainability in Europe program gives you the opportunity to examine the concepts and philosophies of sustainability. You will look at the role of individuals, communities, businesses and government in shaping sustainable development with an emphasis on Danish and European cases.

STUDENT PROFILE The program is designed for students of environmental studies, environmental science, public policy, and students generally interested in environmental affairs.

CORE COURSE • Sustainable Development: Environmental, Political & Social Issues This course will enhance your understanding of the goals and processes connected with sustainable development, introduce you to the stakeholders shaping the sustainability agenda and help you identify your own strategies for a sustainable future.

Extracurricular Activity

INTEGRATED STUDY TOURS • A three-day study tour in Denmark or Southern Sweden This tour aims to familiarize you with Danish sustainability methods through hands-on engagement. The tour may include visits to wind farms, solar-power heating plants, eco-villages, and local governments.

• A one-week European study tour to Britain, Germany, Netherlands or Sweden (your choice) The tours visit leading regions for research and development of sustainable systems and technology. You will gain a greater understanding of sustainability from a European context through a mixture of visits to research centers, companies and NGOs.

Top: Students visiting wind turbines, Left: Students visiting an algae farm on their short tour in Western Denmark

Related Electives Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainable Business Practices Environmental Economics Environmental History of Europe

• Climate Seminars: DIS has created an evening seminar series utilizing experts with hands-on experience dealing with climate change on a national and international level.

• Sustainability Task Force: The Sustainability Task Force comprises DIS staff, faculty, and students who offer different yet complimentary perspectives on sustainability within DIS. • DIScover Sustainability Blog: Become one of the student editors of the DIScover Sustainability Blog during your stay in Copenhagen!

• Choose to live Green: Read about the Green House, a DIS Living & Learning Community in the Housing section, p. 40.

http://www.dis.dk/sustainability/

Environmental Policy in Practice CHELSEA URSANER DUKE UNIVERSITY FALL 2010 “The Sustainability in Europe program combines a teacher who has real experience in sustainable energy planning, study tours that expose us to grassroots organizations and corporations, prestigious guest lecturers, optional climate seminars, and more. This ensures we really get a comprehensive view of enviromental issues from the Danish and European perspectives. It is nothing like any environmental class at my home university.”

Food Systems: Ecology, Economy and Ethics Livability in the Modern City Renewable Energy Systems Social Sustainability in Global Supply Chain Management Sustainable Architecture in the Alps Sustainable by Design Sustainable Production and Consumption For other options, see full course list on pp. 10-13

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Student Impressions

CHANTAL DELISLE / ST. LAWRENCE UNIVERSITY | PSYCHOLOGY | SPRING 2011

‘’I really like the study tour options because DIS takes you to unique places to speak with professionals in your field.

On study tour I got to see positive psychology implemented in applied settings and connect the theories I learned in class to real world examples.”

Positive Psychology is a really unique class in the Psychology program. I have never seen it offered at my home school or any other study abroad program. I was very interested in learning about happiness in Denmark because it has been ranked as one of the happiest countries in the world. I have grown so much personally thanks to this class. I have to say, though, that my favorite course was Gender and Sexuality in Scandinavia - it is one of my interests at my home university, but here I get to see the Scandinavian perspective. It is a really interactive, experiential learning experience. For instance, one night as part of the course, we went to gay bars to look at the LGBT culture in Denmark, and we had to interview Danes about dating. These experiences really gave me a new cultural perspective on such a broad topic as gender and sexuality.

Choosing a study abroad program is tough.

Originally I was looking at programs that were in English, and DIS offers sociology and gender courses which other programs don’t. When I started looking into it and I saw all of the travel opportunities, I knew it would be a good fit. I

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really wanted to live and settle in one country, but truly use Europe as my playground. Most people think of study abroad as their semester off, but there is definitely a rigorous academic schedule here. You are held to a higher standard. At the same time, traveling is built into our academic life so we never tire of our subject or feel burnt out.

I really like the study tour options because DIS takes you to unique places to speak with professionals in your field that you would not have had an opportunity to talk with otherwise.

On study tour I got to see positive psychology implemented in applied settings and connect the theories I learned in class to real world examples. My favorite experience was going to Scotland with my Positive Psychology class.

I don’t know if it is somewhere I would have traveled to on my own. We did the major cities but we also hiked the country side, which I would not have been able to do alone. That is one of my favorite memories of my time here.

Everyone was really open on study tour and got to know one another on a different level than we would have in class at 8:30am!

We also got to know our instructor outside of an academic setting which helped us communicate better in the classroom afterwards.

Copenhagen is an incredibly livable city: it is safe, clean and comfortable. There is a lot to do here, but at the same time there are so many different places nearby. If you are looking to travel, Europe is at your doorstep and DIS offers many travel opportunities.

DIS puts a lot of effort into making sure you have the chance to meet Danes if you want to.

I never experienced culture shock, but this has been a great experience because Danes are so different from Americans, and it’s an easy transition to become part of Copenhagen if you are open to it. Denmark is not too touristy, which is really nice because it is a place you can come home to after traveling around and feel like you belong. You are meeting people who are here for a long time, not just people wandering in and out of your city.

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Copenhagen as Your Home

EXCITING AND CREATIVE COPENHAGEN Copenhagen has a long-established reputation for being a fashionable and culturally forwardthinking capital, with sleek design, great shopping, concerts, indigenous cinema, festivals and well-dressed locals. Street art, galleries, ground-breaking architecture, ethnic restaurants, the Royal Opera and open-air jazz performances complete the reality of an active European capital.

COPENHAGEN: EXPERIENCE THE NEW Copenhagen is a friendly, open city crammed with cute cafés, varied clubs that regularly host international bands and DJs, cool clothing stores and a large number of clean parks and beaches.

Thanks to an excellent transport system, compact city center, bicycle paths practically everywhere and DIS’ central location, the life and soul of Copenhagen are easy to discover.

SMALL-TOWN METROPOLIS Copenhagen is a metropolis of 1.8 million people. It is the capital of Denmark and the center of the Danish-Swedish Øresund Region, with a population of 3.8 million. Yet it has an inviting small-town atmosphere of friendliness, intimacy and safety.

A dense network of walking streets, squares and waterfronts cover the old downtown area where DIS is located. Denmark may be an ultra-efficient country, but Danes know how to relax and have fun. You will truly enjoy the cozy vibe of this happening European capital.

A SAFE, LIVABLE CITY Denmark is a small country, with a balance of Scandinavian and European influences. We are proud of our democracy and our commitment to peace and security for everyone. Copenhagen as a city is in the same league. Though a capital city, Copenhagen has a comparatively low crime rate and personal safety is high.

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Media Recognition...

•C openhagen was named one of the top 10 study abroad cities in 2011 - and DIS honored as the top program in Denmark (Abroad101, 2011) •M onocle Magazine voted Copenhagen the world’s second most livable city in 2009 and 2010. Copenhagen finished in top spot in 2008 (Monocle Magazine, 2010) •C openhagen was placed first in the classification of Europe’s most sustainable cities (Economist Intelligence Unit, 2010) •T he New York Times named Copenhagen in its top five global cities to visit (New York Times Travel, 2010) •C openhagen’s Metro is the best subway in the world, according to a leading industry publication (Metrorail Awards, 2010) •F oreign visitors have voted Copenhagen the cleanest city in Europe (TripAdvisor, 2009) •C openhagen is Europe’s coolest green city according to one of the world’s leading environmental affairs magazines (The Ecologist, 2010)

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CITY WITH A HISTORY Copenhagen was founded in 1167, and every age and stage in European history has left its imprint on the city. Winding medieval streets, great Renaissance palaces, Baroque splendor, early-modern ramparts, a historic harbor plus all the trappings of the modern age are part and parcel of the city fabric.

FIELD STUDIES IN THE CITY As the capital of Denmark, Copenhagen is a goldmine for studying abroad. Within walking distance from DIS you will find the main universities and research libraries of the country; parliament, government, and European Union agencies; superb art collections; the national research hospital; the Royal Ballet and Opera; the national media; and international company headquarters.

DENMARK, EUROPE, AND THE WORLD Denmark is located in north-central Europe, where Scandinavia and the European mainland meet – which gives the country a unique cultural and historical balance and manifold international influences.

With 5.5 million inhabitants, Denmark is a modern democracy and the world’s oldest existing monarchy, making for a charming blend of tradition and modernity. A free market economy and a social welfare system with relatively low social inequality contributes to the low crime rate. Globally competitive industries, a sophisticated service sector, top-notch research in clean technologies and pharmaceuticals, fashion design and high-quality agricultural exports contribute to making international trade and foreign investments key elements of Denmark’s economy.

Denmark is the only Scandinavian country with both European Union (EU) and NATO membership. It contributes considerably to UN peacekeeping and is one of the biggest donors per capita to development programs.

Environmental protection is high on its political agenda. The European Union’s Environmental Agency is located in Copenhagen, a short walk from DIS.

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“The Danish capital has already emerged as one of the world’s greenest - and maybe coolest - cities. Away from all the modernism and the happy cyclists, cultural thrill-seekers are being coaxed to (...) Nørrebro, which has arguably become Copenhagen’s edgiest hub. A heady mix of hipsters, students and immigrants mingle in the cafes and galleries, and the city’s young and excitable night owls can be found dancing in local clubs until the early hours.”

The New York Times, 2010

EASY GETTING AROUND... AND ABROAD Getting around in Copenhagen is easy. An extensive system of public buses, commuter trains and a subway take you everywhere within greater Copenhagen. Students enjoy the freedom to travel by bus or train, even alone, nearly any time of the day or night. And commuting from your housing to DIS is included in the DIS fees.

Top Evening sets at Café Europa Above The Black Diamond Left Seeing the Copenhagen sites Below Students enjoy art and relax in Copenhagen

Copenhagen has Scandinavia’s largest airport, Kastrup, so getting to other parts of Europe is really easy – and there are many cheap travel offers available. There are also international trains, buses and ferries ready to whisk you off to a multitude of European destinations, while Sweden’s third largest city, Malmö, is just a 30-minute train ride away.

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HOST FAMILY Based on past students’ experience, we strongly recommend the family stay, which is rated the most popular housing option at DIS by students.

You live with a local family in the Greater Copenhagen metropolitan area. This option maximizes the cross-cultural benefits of studying abroad and gives you a support network, cultural insight and personal freedom.

FIVE TYPES OF HOUSING How and where you live is a key element in your interaction with Danish culture and society and is the foundation for a rich cultural and social experience during your time at DIS.

DIS offers a diversity of host families, including nuclear families, single-parent families and many other combinations, including non-ethnic Danish families. We will do our best to find you a compatible family.

Housing options should suit you as an individual, therefore - and unless otherwise required by your home institution - you can choose among FIVE housing options detailed over the next three pages:

DIS host families live in apartments or singlefamily houses. You are guaranteed a room of your own but share other facilities with your host family. The standard of living is comfortable.

If you live with a family, meals are provided but you are expected to make your lunch and prepare your own breakfast and sometimes you will help out with preparing dinner.

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The family option is right for you if: • you want to engage yourself with Danish culture and traditions, make friends and build a network of friends • you are willing to take responsibility for helping out with household chores

SARI RUTH CARTER AMERICAN UNIVERSITY SPRING 2011 “I love [my host family]. I make the joke all the time that if they had a son I would be marrying in. Luckily I don’t even need that.

I know that I will make every effort to stay in contact and see them again.”

• DIS RESIDENTIAL COMMUNITY • FOLKEHØJSKOLE • KOLLEGIUM • DANISH ROOMMATE If you want to, you are also welcome to arrange your own independent housing.

You will be a real member of the family, not just a boarder. Families in Denmark are liberal and down-to-earth and will treat you as an adult.

You are free to go out with friends, but you should be prepared to spend some evenings and weekends with your host family. They are genuinely interested in introducing you to Danish culture, and will incorporate you as much as you want to be.

Housing & Immersion Cultural immersion varies across housing options from maximum immersion (Danish host families and folkehøjskole) to medium immersion (kollegium with common kitchen, or Danish roommate), to minimum immersion (kollegium without common kitchen, or DIS Residential Community).

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DIS RESIDENTIAL COMMUNITY Would you like to live with your fellow DIS students? Rooms in this option are all relatively centrally located and come furnished. The sizes vary and two or more students share a room.

You will share a kitchenette and a bathroom with DIS students. You will experience a great social life connected to your academic environment.

If you choose the DIS Residential Community, you have to participate in two of the following activities: Visiting family, DIS buddy network, DIS ambassador program, sports, volunteering, or Danish Language & Culture course. This is to ensure that you will have some degree of local cultural engagement.

The DIS Residential Community option is right for you if: • you would like to share a room and live with other DIS students • you do not consider living with Danes to be a high priority while studying abroad • you are prepared to do grocery shopping, cook for yourself and share cleaning responsibilities

FOLKEHØJSKOLE Imagine living on the rural campus of a small liberal arts college with a student body of about 50. A folkehøjskole is for young Danes and international students aged between 19-25 who live at the school and participate in a wide range of courses and extracurricular activities.

The idea is to become “educated for life” and Danish students attending a folkehøjskole do not take any exams or courses for credit. This unique Danish tradition dates back over 150 years, and DIS students tend to love the social interaction.

You will be part of a meal plan, covered by your food stipend (not including lunch). You will live and dine alongside the other students, but commute to DIS. If you are willing to interact and meet people, life at the folkehøjskole has a lot to offer: film nights, concerts, theme parties, and more. You will have your own room or share with another DIS student, with either a private or a shared bathroom and a shared kitchenette.

The folkehøjskole is right for you if: • you are interested in this unique cross-cultural experience and want to socialize with Danish and international folkehøjskole students • you want to take part in the meal plan and share cleaning responsibilities • you are willing to commute

ANDREW MAGUIRE VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY SPRING 2011 “The folkehøjskole is undoubtedly the best method of immersion. I was challenged in all the right ways and formed friendships with both young Danes and my fellow højskole Americans that will last me forever. Something as simple as Monday night songs or constant themed parties or playing an intense game of foosball, these things both make each day special and the whole experience priceless. Not to mention, the folkehøjskole is a great option for those who are doing Denmark on a budget.“

MARIA SAMPOGNA UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA SPRING 2011 “Living in a DIS Residential Community has given me the opportunity to live a very social lifestyle and get to know my fellow DIS students really well, while also immersing myself in Danish culture. My hall became like a family, and living and learning in Copenhagen with them has been the most incredible experience.”

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KOLLEGIUM Living in a kollegium combines independence with engagement in the local culture by living side-by-side with Danes and international students from all over the world.

DANISH ROOMMATE You will live with a young local person – approximately between the age of 18 and 27 – who lives in an often-centrally located apartment and who is either a student or a working professional.

Kollegium is Danish for a student residence hall. European universities usually do not have campuses; consequently, kollegiums are used by students from various universities and colleges.

You will meet a diverse student population. We have divided the kollegiums into three different categories: Traditional kollegiums: If you would like to live in a kollegium where there is a great possibility for social events and informal get togethers with other tenants. You share the kitchen with 1012 other residents and you typically will have your own room and bathroom, or a double room where you will be rooming with another DIS student.

International kollegiums: Boost your study experience with an international influence and choose to live in kollegiums where international students from all over the world are predominant. Independent apartment-style setting where you usually share a bathroom with one or two students, and common facilities, or in a facility where you share only the kitchen with three other students.

Living & Learning in the Residential Community Green House: A great choice if you have a passion for sustainability! It offers a shared living experience that moves you beyond the limits of the classroom and gives you knowledge through highimpact experiential learning. Green House students self-govern and plan activities to increase awareness of sustainable living.

A DIS Sustainability Task Force member will function as an advisor and will meet you once a week for group dinners based on local produce. Students must sign up for two out of six immersion opportunities.

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Independent apartment-style kollegiums: Choose to lead an independent lifestyle and live in one of DIS’ Independent apartmentstyle kollegiums. You will have your own room, bathroom and kitchenette. These kollegiums generally do not offer social activities as there are typically no common facilities.

The kollegium option is right for you if: • you are willing to initiate meetings and socializing with other students from Denmark and abroad • you are prepared to do grocery shopping, cook for yourself (kollegiums do not have cafeterias or meal plans) and share cleaning responsibilities with your floormates

DIS rents a furnished apartment room with shared access to a kitchen and bathroom for you. You are expected to do your share of household tasks and clean up after yourself.

Living with a Danish roommate means you do your own food shopping and preparation.

The Danish roommate stay allows you to lead the life of an independent urbanite in charge of your own day, meals, and social life. The level of interaction with your roommate will vary.

Please take this into account when forming expectations of this housing option.

The roommate option is right for you if: • you are willing to treat the apartment as if it were your own and share cleaning responsibilities with your roommate • you are prepared do grocery shopping, cook for yourself and share cleaning responsibilities

Housing Locations Host families and kollegiums are located in Copenhagen and the greater metropolitan area. Folkehøjskole mostly lie in the residential suburbs. With any of the housing options, you will commute to school using the convenient, frequent and safe commuter trains, metro, and buses that run day and night.

Count on an average commute to school of 30-70 minutes. The cost of commuting from your home to school, and within central Copenhagen, is included in the Housing Fee.

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TAKE DANISH! Study abroad is about experiences, learning and reflections – and at DIS you have the opportunity to study the local culture and to be able to read and understand a little bit of the local language.

DIS strongly encourages students to take the Danish Language & Culture course as it positively enhances your study abroad experience. In fact, well over 60 percent of all students choose to enroll in the Danish Language & Culture class.

WHY DANISH? Most Danes speak English, so why should you bother to study Danish and try to learn how to pronounce sounds like Æ, Ø and Å?

The language of a nation is a window to its culture. You may not end up speaking Danish fluently, but words are not neutral, they are reflections of cultural realities that you will learn about through the language.

Danish Courses SINGLE SEMESTER • Danish Language and Culture Level I (3 credits) • Danish Language and Culture Level I & II (6 credits)

If you want to obtain a sense of not just being a tourist passing by, but actually feeling that you live in Copenhagen, knowledge of the language is essential.

A DIFFERENT LEARNING EXPERIENCE Danish Language & Culture isn’t a typical language course, it is a much more dynamic experience. On top of the courage and hard work that learning any new language requires, you can expect an interactive classroom, fun, a focus on culture and real-life situations, and various field studies in and around Copenhagen throughout the semester. The cultural aspect will also give you solid insight and help you understand the mentality and traditions of the Danes!

WHAT TO EXPECT The emphasis is on reading, listening and understanding Danish. At the end of the semester you will be able to: • r ead and understand various simple texts in Danish (passive knowledge of the language) • have short informal conversations with your Danish host family or roommate or new friends at the kollegium or folkehøjskole • order your Danish pastry or buy your daily coffee or lunch in Danish (active knowledge)

CULTURAL DENMARK The culture element will be used as an opener to Danish culture, history and identity. It will: •p rovide you with an overview of the historical development of Denmark • enable you to understand and decode “Danishness” • introduce you to current social trends and political debates • require you to analyze contemporary life and culture through a comparative lens and your own first-hand observations FIELD STUDIES Danish Language & Culture includes three field studies, for example: •A soccer game at the national stadium (all classes) • A Danish high school, where you will meet and work with students your own age • Roskilde Cathedral, the royal sepulcher, on Unesco’s World Heritage list • Danish World War II Resistance Museum • Dyrehaven (Deer Park, the royal hunting grounds of the 18th century) • Rosenborg Castle, formerly the King’s summerhouse and the home of the Crown Jewels

• Danish Language and Culture for Child Development Students with Practicum Level I (3 credits) FULL-YEAR STUDENTS, 2ND SEMESTER Higher-level courses are available for fullyear and second semester students and can be arranged for students arriving with various levels of proficiency.

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DIS Intercultural Leadership Award DIS offers you a chance to build your résumé while studying abroad. The prestigious DIS Intercultural Leadership Award is awarded to students who make a special effort engaging themselves in Danish and European culture and society.

With DIS, you are encouraged to step out of the comfort zone to interact with Danes and other Europeans and familiarize yourself with the culture and society through immersion and engagement options offered by DIS and by your own initiative. The DIS Intercultural Leadership Award will set you apart when applying to grad schools and jobs.

DIS Buddy Network is ideal, as it gives you the chance to socialize with young Copenhageners.

VISITING FAMILY PROGRAM If you live in a kollegium, at a folkehøjskole, with a Danish roommate or in a DIS Residential Community, but are interested in experiencing Danish family life, then check out the Visiting Family program. The program gives you the unique opportunity to share occasional family dinners, take part in family-related activities, and develop your own local network.

WHY IMMERSION? Studying abroad gives you the opportunity to engage yourself in the local community.

We live in a highly globalized world and dealing with the burning issues of our time requires the application of theories you learn in the classroom to the world of today.

Engaging yourself in the local community will increase your understanding of the world as well as your own culture, and help you understand and deal with challenges posed by an increasingly complex world.

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At DIS, cultural engagement is an exciting and challenging process that starts before you leave for Denmark and continues after you return home. All DIS cultural initiatives are based on the idea that immersion is more than just being abroad – in order to make the most of your experience, you truly need to invest yourself in the activities you take part in.

DIS AMBASSADORS PROGRAM The DIS Ambassadors Program is an opportunity to engage in small-scale cultural diplomacy by visiting Danish schools or other types of academic organizations to discuss key issues of our time. DIS Ambassadors also take part in various cultural events around Copenhagen to educate the local community about American culture.

DIS BUDDY NETWORK Ever wondered how the lives of young people in Europe differ from yours and what it would be like to experience it first-hand? If so, then the

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SPORTS Athletics play a large role in the Danish lifestyle and Danes often seem to be walking, biking, running or playing games. You are encouraged to join a sports team while abroad, not only to stay in shape, but also to meet the locals and learn about the role of athletics in Denmark.

STUDENTERHUSET Studenterhuset is the student union for all students at institutions of higher education in Copenhagen. As a DIS student you will automatically be a member of Studenterhuset and thus have access to their facilities and events. During the week, you can hang out in the café or use the study rooms upstairs, or catch a live concert during weekends. You can also volunteer at Studenterhuset.

EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES AT DIS At DIS you have the opportunity to learn about various aspects of European culture. At night you can join the wine tasting, beer tasting or cooking clubs. DIS also invites you and students from other educational institutions in Copenhagen to a series of academic seminars, including a series focusing on climate change.

THE ACTIVITIES AND IMMERSION FAIR During the DIS Arrival Workshop, you will be invited to the Activities and Immersion Fair. An array of organizations, covering sports clubs, LGBTQ groups, religious communities and more take part, so you can sign up for membership there and then.

“All DIS cultural initiatives are based on the idea that immersion is more than just being abroad – in order to make the most of experience you truly need to invest yourself in the activities you take part in.”

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Get Involved: Student Leadership & Volunteering At DIS you have the opportunity to represent your fellow students, help maximize their and your study abroad experience and to volunteer in the local community.

By signing up to be a class representative, member of the Student Activities Committee, the Sustainability Task Force or aiming for the Intercultural Leadership Award (details on p. 42), you will get the chance to make new friends, socialize and develop your leadership and interpersonal skills – and add to your resume!

SUSTAINABILITY TASK FORCE The Sustainability Task Force is a DIS initiative that aims to improve the environmental impact of the organization in the ways it conducts itself.

DIS invites you to join a taskforce with DIS staff and faculty, in an effort to steer DIS towards greater sustainability.

STUDENT ACTIVITIES COMMITTEE DIS also has a Student Activities Committee where members meet up to discuss ideas for social and cultural events around Copenhagen.

As a member of the Committee you represent your peers and plan, execute and lead activities.

CLASS REPRESENTATIVES Be a class representative and become an official spokesperson for your class group, addressing any concerns that may arise (in academic or related matters), suggesting improvements and generating new ideas.

SERVICE LEARNING SEMINAR You can complement your volunteering experience by taking the “Service Learning Seminar”. This seminar aims to enhance cross-cultural understanding through analysis and reflection on community-based volunteering experiences in Copenhagen.

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VOLUNTEERING While at DIS, you can choose to volunteer, an opportunity that allows you to engage with the local Danish community. DIS is able to help you reach out to various organizations and events throughout the Greater Copenhagen area during the semester and engage in a meaningful service experience by giving back to the community.

Additionally, it is a great way to meet locals.

BE A PART OF “CPH VOLUNTEERS SQUAD” DIS is partnered with CPH Volunteers, a volunteer squad under the Municipality of Copenhagen’s department of Culture and Leisure. By helping Copenhagen host prestigious international events, CPH Volunteers help make Copenhagen an exciting place to live for all inhabitants. There are many events scheduled over the year and examples of previous volunteer opportunities include: The Queen’s 70th Birthday, Danish DeeJay Awards, Copenhagen Fashion Week, the Jazz Festival, and many others.

ENGAGE THROUGHOUT THE SEMESTER DIS is able to place a limited amount of students in various organizations in the greater Copenhagen area. Committing to this type of volunteering requires time, energy and dedication, as the organizations are highly dependent on your efforts and continuous commitment. The outcome can be very rewarding.

To get a place at a volunteering site, you must commit at least 40 hours over the semester (3-8 hours per week) and balance this with your academic and social life. Some examples of volunteering sites include: schools, integration projects, social projects, sports and coaching, and others.

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STUDENT PHOTOS FROM DIS OPTIONAL STUDY TOURS AND OUTDOOR ADVENTURE TRIPS Left Classical & Renaissance Rome, Iceland: Vikings and Sagas, Russia Past & Present, Above Sustainable Samsø Below: Czech Trek, Bornholm Bike Trip, Literary London, French Alps Ski Trip

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TRAVEL OPPORTUNITIES AT DIS Each academic program at DIS contains two integrated study tours, one in Denmark and the surrounding area, and one to a European destination. Once you enroll in a program at DIS, you will take part in these study tours. Details of these tours are included on the individual programs pages (p. 18-33).

Apart from the program-integrated study tours, DIS also offers you the opportunity to travel on optional study tours and outdoor adventure trips, or travel on your own during the two weeks of travel break. to Israel OPTIONAL STUDY TOURS Optional study tours are - along with the intergrated program study tours - also creditbearing.

The optional study tours at DIS are academic and embedded in a 1-credit companion course, which you must take to participate in the optional study tour. This is to ensure quality and depth of the tour and your experience. If you choose an elective course that includes a study tour, participation in the tour is required.

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VALUE FOR MONEY While the program-integrated study tours are included in the DIS tuition, the optional study tours come at an additional fee. However, they are subsidized by DIS. Details of optional study tour destinations are contained on the following pages.

OUTDOOR ADVENTURE TRIPS So that you get the most out of your time abroad, DIS also arranges leisure trips to exciting destinations for outdoor and experiential activities. DIS offers a selection of trips to allow you experience more of Europe in an organized and interesting way – and not to see new and exciting places only through well-trodden streets and souvenir stores!

Details of the adventure trips are on pages 50-51, while details of day trips can be found on www.dis.dk. DIS subsidizes the trips by 15 percent of the cost on average.

DIS TRAVEL BREAK The two study tours, included in each DIS program, take place during the first half of the semester. In addition, you will have two one-week travel breaks, during which you can travel on your own, entertain guests from back home, or join DIS for optional study tours and/ or outdoor adventure trips. It is up to you to decide. The weekend tours are independent of the travel break.

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EUROPE AS YOUR CLASSROOM Discover a location’s history and culture through a 1- or 3-credit elective course in Copenhagen, which culminates in a hands-on, academically enriching study tour to the destination.

DESTINATION BRANDING AND TRAVEL DESIGN Fall & Spring. See course description on p. 58 Want to showcase your creativity, business sense and project management skills? Be the boss and see your ideas implemented!

Your class will design a study tour in Europe and then experience its successes and failures as participants. The group decides the best destination and schedule, devoting each day to a different segment of the tourism business, including adventure, cultural visits, gastronomy, and technical visits.

BARCELONA: FOOTBALL IS NEVER JUST A GAME Fall & Spring. See course description on p. 55 Soccer is not just a game in Europe; it’s a reflection of social, economic and national identity. Delve into the wider context of the game to understand why soccer continues to be an arena of cultural and political interaction. Barcelona is a perfect location to experience the hype and enjoy the sport.

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IMPRESSIONISM IN PARIS Fall & Spring. See course description on p. 62 Marvel at the masterpieces and meander along the charming boulevards to understand why Paris was the heart of the Impressionist movement. By examining famous works in museums and walking in the footsteps of the Impressionists, you will appreciate the art and the city, one through the other.

CLASSICAL & RENAISSANCE ROME Fall & Spring. See course description on p. 56 Culture has flourished in Rome for centuries. Experience the grand masterpieces and the timeless architecture of the Eternal City, as you analyze the cultural heritage that characterizes the Classical, Renaissance and Baroque eras.

Walking through the streets of Rome is like stepping into a history book: jump in!

RUSSIA PAST & PRESENT Fall & Spring. See course description on p. 68 Venture behind the façade in St. Petersburg and Moscow to better understand the enigma that is, and always has been, Russia. Experience the complex process of change going on in the country after the breakdown of communism in 1991, as well as Russia’s historical past.

CLASSICAL GREECE Fall & Spring. See course description on p. 56 Greece is home to ancient philosophers, architects and artists who gave birth to modern thought and created an architectural and artistic style emulated for centuries. Explore the splendors of ancient Athens to better understand the lasting legacy of Greek culture and the context of western history.

HOLOCAUST & GENOCIDE Fall & Spring. See course description on p. 62 Contextualize the events of the Holocaust through visits to Neuengamme work camp, the largest concentration camp in northwest Germany during World War II and the historic city of Hamburg. You will better understand how historical events inform present mindsets and how a country moves forward without forgetting the past.

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VIENNA: CAPITAL OF CLASSICAL MUSIC Fall & Spring. See course description on p. 70 Hayden, Mozart, Beethoven, Schubert, Mahler and Schönberg all lived and worked in Vienna.

Through an introduction to basic forms of classical music, a more thorough analysis of leading composers’ masterworks and a historical overview, you will understand and experience Vienna and its great composers.

LITERARY LONDON Fall & Spring. See course description on p. 65 Explore the UK’s cultural capital; home of great authors, brilliant artists and worldrenowned fashion designers. Whether it is Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre, the multicultural alleys of the East End or the chartered streets near the Thames, virtually every corner of London has a cultural significance waiting to be discovered by you!

SUSTAINABLE ARCHITECTURE IN THE ALPS Spring only. See course description on p.69 Explore the sustainable initiatives in the western Austrian state of Vorarlberg - a region at the absolute forefront of sustainable design for the last decade. From the passive house movement to the transformation of traditional construction into contemporary energy aware architecture you will leave with a plethora of green inspiration.

MEDITERRANEAN VISUAL JOURNAL Fall only. See course description on p. 65 Venture to Mallorca, the Spanish island, where the history, cultural, climate, architecture and street life are distinctly different from Denmark. By capturing the environment through hand drawing, you will discover how the Southern European mentality pervades their lifestyle and sense of design.

VIKINGS AND SAGAS: THE STORY OF ICELAND Spring only. See course description on p.70 Experience Viking landmarks, historical sites and the stunning landscape of Iceland with its glaciers, spouting geysers and volcanoes.

Discover the Viking-age influence on Icelandic society today. Come back with a new and deeper insight into the world view of pagan Scandinavia.

ISRAEL: THE CHALLENGE OF CONTESTED TERRITORY Fall & Spring. See course description on p. 64 Contextualize the current headlines by delving into the historic and cultural significance of Israel. Through visits to Jerusalem, a kibbutz and Tel Aviv you will discover different layers of the culture and better understand why Israel is in the midst of a redefinition of identity, between ethnicity, religion and individualism.

AUSCHWITZ: FROM HOLOCAUST TO MEMORIAL Fall & Spring. See course description on p. 54 Better comprehend the historical implications of the Holocaust through visits to Krakow and Auschwitz and Birkenau concentration camps.

You will experience the dichotomy between past and present and examine the crucial role that memory plays in shaping society decades after a tragedy occurs.

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IMMERSION & ENGAGEMENT

Optional Study Tours

Outdoor Adventure Trips

SKIING IN THE FRENCH ALPS Spring only.

Click into your bindings and tackle the spectacular French Alpine terrain. Follow our local ski guides to the best runs, indulge at a mountain picnic and join your fellow skiers and boarders for a cozy apres ski. A ski trip to the French Alps, the creme de la creme of mountain ranges, is not something you will easily forget.

OFF THE BEATEN TRACK Be active and have fun while you experience a different side of Europe!

PORTUGAL: SURF THE ATLANTIC Fall & Spring.

Escape to Ericeira, Portugal’s surf mecca, to learn to ride the waves. Whether you are an expert or a beginner, come hop on a surfboard and soak in the fabulous Portuguese culture. Surf’s up!

ENGLAND: THROUGH THE LENS Spring only.

All around you are beautiful images just waiting to be captured by you.

Dorset’s stunning coastline and delightful countryside are a perfect setting to learn how to develop your photographer’s eye and visual awareness.

SOUTHERN FRANCE: CULINARY EXPLORATION Fall & Spring. Prerequisite: Cooking class and/or the DIS wine tasting club.

Join your fellow foodies on a gastronomic adventure to Southern France, one of the world’s most exciting regions for food and wine. Through wine tasting and cooking classes you will gain a higher appreciation for European culinary culture.

CZECH TREK Fall & Spring.

Rock climb, rappel, cave, zip-line and explore the nature of Ceský ráj, what many call Bohemian Paradise. At night, relax in the dramatic Hruba Skala Castle, overlooking a fantastic rock landscape.

Finally, venture into Prague for sightseeing and warm Czech hospitality.

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EXPLORE THE NORWAY FJORDS Spring only.

Grab your rucksack and lace up your hiking boots for an unforgettable expedition to Norway’s dramatic western fjords.

Experience the sheer cliffs, roaring waterfalls and sleepy meadows in one of the world’s most stunning locations.

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IMMERSION & ENGAGEMENT

Outdoor Adventure Trips

ISABERG SKI TRIP Spring only.

Hit the slopes of Isaberg! This small resort in southern Sweden is a perfect destination to ski, snowboard, cross country ski and have some winter fun!

BORNHOLM BIKE TRIP Fall & Spring.

Cycle along the beautiful bike paths that criss-cross the Danish island of Bornholm.

The 250 kilometers of bike paths are praised among the most beautiful in Northern Europe. Sample the famous smoked herring, explore the quaint seaside villages and enjoy Bornholm’s white sand beaches.

SUSTAINABLE SAMSØ Fall & Spring.

Bike & hike the Danish island of Samsø to discover how it became 100% environmentally sustainable in only 10 years. Come to understand how this very ambitious energy plan was accomplished - not only from a design and technology perspective, but also the political and community processes that made the project a success.

SWEDEN CANOE & HIKING TRIP Fall & Spring.

Venture to the beautiful Kullaberg Peninsula in Southern Sweden for a weekend of hiking, cliff rappelling and orienteering. Pay a visit to Nimis, the remarkable coastal driftwood sculptures, canoe down the Ronne River and enjoy the beautiful Swedish countryside.

TALL SHIP SAILING TRIP Fall & Spring.

Denmark is surrounded by water and consists of more than 400 islands. Why not make the most of it! Venture out to sea and explore the Danish waters and coastline on a beautiful tall ship. Get ready to join the crew and see where the wind takes you.

CROATIA: ADRIATIC ADVENTURE Spring only.

Harness your adventurous spirit and head to Croatia’s Adriatic coast. With its sparkling blue water, rocky coves and pinefringed beaches, it is perfect to set off on memorable kayaking and hiking adventures that take you off the beaten track!

HANS CHRISTIAN ANDERSEN’S FUNEN Fall & Spring.

Follow in the footsteps of Denmark’s most famous writer from the town of his birth, Odense, to manor houses and castles on the beautiful island of Funen. You will gain an understanding of why Hans Christian Andersen was inspired by the quaint provincial towns and why Funen is called the fairytale island of Denmark.

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Student Impressions

SOPHIA SCHUFF | PORTLAND STATE UNIVERSITY | ARCHITECTURE & DESIGN | FULL YEAR 2010-11

‘’...it’s amazing to be able to see something in person as opposed to just reading about it. I especially enjoy the Sustainable by Design field studies. It’s wonderful to be able to go out and actually see sustainable buildings around Denmark.”

Denmark and Scandinavian design is at the forefront for sustainability and design in general, so it is an amazing opportunity to come and study at DIS. It is really impressive to go to a school that provides you with hands-on learning as well as intensive lectures that are catered to Scandinavian and European design.

I’ve found the entire faculty and advisors are very helpful and interesting. I have talked to many people who are studying abroad in different cities and it sounds like DIS is more helpful and available for students’ needs. Being able to have a problem with anything and have somebody to come and talk to, that’s wonderful.

At DIS, you have five phone numbers and you know that if you call one of them someone is going to answer and be totally willing to talk to here. We have Johanne (Program Director) here all the time and the fact that she is willing to help and talk and work through things is phenomenal.

The work we’re given in one class complements the work we do in other classes. All of the professors are working architects which makes

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a big difference to me personally. Having professors that are active in the field of architecture and are working designers is great.

The assignments work really well together. The professors understand what the current needs are for architecture students.

The DIS faculty is very approachable and some instructors have even invited students into their homes – that is amazing. When you have the opportunity to build a close relationship with the faculty, it makes it a lot easier to understand what angle they are coming from when critiquing your work.

building and it’s a zero carbon footprint building.

I would never have seen it if it weren’t for that class, I would have never even known that it existed. It’s totally awesome!

There is more of a community here; at my home university you don’t really meet anyone around you unless you personally work at it.

There’s a lot of opportunities to talk to students and faculty here and to feel comfortable with the people around. You quickly realize you are surrounded by people interested in the same things that you are. That’s so positive.

The field studies definitely go hand-in-hand with the readings we are required to do, which are all very interesting, and it’s amazing to be able to see something in person as opposed to just reading about it. I especially enjoy the Sustainable by Design field studies. It’s wonderful to be able to go out and actually see sustainable buildings around Denmark.

The friends I made at DIS… oh my goodness, I will keep them forever! I have made a really wonderful group of friends and I can say honestly, the other students I have met have also done really well in making friends. There is a wonderful group of people – students, interns and faculty – in the Architecture department.

Everybody has been so friendly and loving and caring.

One building we saw, called the Green Lighthouse, was amazing; it’s a beautiful

I would go here for two years! Can I finish my undergrad here, please?

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and anti-Semitism are often discussed in our world of conflict. The American-dominated discourse of “hate crime” and “hate speech” is growing in Europe. This course examines these concepts and why they are seldom examined in studies on minority persecution or causes of ethnic mass violence.

Instructor: Thomas Brudholm. Ph.D. (Philosophy, University of Copenhagen, 2005). Associate Professor, University of Copenhagen, Minority Studies. Recent publications include Resentment’s Virtue and The Religious in Responses to Mass Atrocity (co-edited with Thomas Cushman). With DIS since 2009.

Architectural History. Art History.

20th & 21st Century Danish Architecture Fall & Spring. 3 Credits.

Danish architecture seen in a historical, political, social, and architectural context, and in relation to general European architectural developments. Course lectures and field studies tie in with issues addressed in Studio and on study tours.

Psychology.

Applied Psychology Fall & Spring. 3 Credits.

The course is strongly recommended for Pre-Architecture students. Full-year students wishing to enroll in the course are required to do so in the fall semester.

How does one apply theoretical knowledge to real-life therapeutic contexts? This course introduces diverse theoretical approaches to counseling methods and incorporates the use of creative therapeutic approaches in individual and group contexts. Requires active participation in and observation of group-based exercises focusing on counseling skills.

Instructors:

Prerequisites: A university-level psychology course.

Morten Lund. Architect, M.A.A. (Royal Academy of Fine Arts, Copenhagen, 1983). Lecturer, Denmark’s Design School, 1992-98. Dean, Denmark’s Design School, Institute of Product Design, 1998-2006. Visiting Professor, Lund University, Sweden, since 1998. Practicing architect since 2002. With DIS since 2003.

Instructor: Carla Caetano. Ph.D. (Clinical Psychology (APA approved), Fuller Graduate School of Psychology, 1992). Head of Research, Center for Rehabilitation of Brain Injury, University of Copenhagen. With DIS 1999-2000 and since 2003.

Camilla Ryhl. Architect, M.A.A. & Ph.D. (Royal Academy of Fine Arts, Copenhagen, 1998, 2003). Post-doc and Lecturer, University of California, Berkeley 2003-2006. Senior researcher, Danish Building Research Institute (2006-). Universal Design Coordinator, Bergen School of Architecture (2008-). With DIS since 2008.

Architecture.

History. International Relations.

Studio groups combine students of different standing and background. The course is taught vertically, and expectations relate to each individual student. Full-year students continue Architectural Design Studio in spring, with the opportunity for research-based projects, or switch to another Studio.

20th Century European History Fall & Spring. 3 Credits.

This course aims at providing a basic understanding of the specific processes which have shaped contemporary Europe over the last century, focusing on the interplay of political, economic, social, and ideological developments. Highly recommended for a background in current European affairs.

Instructor: Peter Christensen. Dr.phil. & Mag.art.

(History, University of Copenhagen, 1993 & 1979). Lecturer at the Institute of History, University of Copenhagen. With DIS since 1992.

Child Development. Psychology. Sociology.

Adolescence in Northern Europe Fall & Spring. 3 Credits.

This course examines Northern European contexts for teenage development. Students analyze issues of identity, autonomy, intimacy, family dynamics and peer relations from a cross-cultural perspective. Students will employ psychosocial approaches to view, among other things, interpersonal aggression among Danish youth.

Instructor: Maja Sbahi-Biehl. Cand.comm.

(Communication and Educational Studies, Roskilde University, 2004). B.A. (Speech and Communication, San Francisco State University, 1998). Interpreter and pedagogical supervisor for Turkish youth, Farum municipality, 1999-2000. With DIS since 2005.

Criminology/Criminal Justice. Ethics. Minority Studies.

Sociology.

Anatomy of Hatred, The: Philosophy, Crime & Ethnic Conflict Fall. 3 Credits. University of Copenhagen course.

Hatred and related concepts such as enmity, homophobia,

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Bo Christiansen. Architect, M.A.A. (Royal Academy of Fine Arts, Copenhagen, 1993). M. Arch (University of Washington, 1995).

Practicing architect. Own office since 2004.

With DIS since 1999.

Architecture. Design. Studio Art.

Architecture Foundations Studio Fall & Spring. 6 Credits. Core course.

Students develop design skills through analysis of existing buildings and by solving real-life architectural problems in a Danish context. In studio projects, they construct spatial models in physical and digital media and advance their communication skills in expressing abstract concepts.

Studios are taught vertically, combining students of different standing. Expectations relate to each individual student.

Full-year students can progress to Architectural Design Studio in spring, take a different foundation Studio, or switch to another DIS program.

Prerequisites: Documented background in fine arts or studio art, or completion of a course in drawing. Students are strongly recommended to enroll in the lecture course 20th and 21st Century Danish Architecture.

Instructors: Michael Cederfeld. (See Architectural Design Studio).

Courtney D. Coyne Jensen. Architect, M.A.A./ Ph.D. (Royal Academy of Fine Arts, Copenhagen, 2000). M.Phil. (Cambridge Univ., 1999). B.Arch.

(DAAP, 1995). Sr. Lecturer, Victoria Univ., NZ, 2005-6. Lecturer, Witwatersrand Univ., ZA, 2002-3. Young Artist Grant from Danish National Arts Foundation, 2001-2. Practicing with architectural offices in DK, ZA, DE, UK & US. With DIS since 2000.

Architectural Design Studio

Mark Werdelin. Architect, M.A.A. (Royal Academy of Fine Arts, Copenhagen, 2001) Bachelor of Architectural Faculty (University of Westminster, London 1996). Own office since 2002. With DIS since 2007.

Fall & Spring. 6 Credits. Core course.

Studio instruction focuses on the design process in Danish practice. Design problems address context, user, and sustainability, starting from a critical analysis of Scandinavian and North European architecture.

Prerequisites: Enrollment at a professional school or department of architecture or design at the junior, senior or graduate level, and completion of a minimum of two spatial design studios prior to arrival at DIS. Instructors: Eva Grell Frederiksen. Architect, M.A.A. (Royal Academy of Fine Arts, Copenhagen, 1976).

Practicing architect. Own office since 1996.

Associate Professor at Denmark’s Design School. With DIS since 1995.

Kelly Nelson. Architect, AIA (MArch, University of Maryland, 1996). Employed at Vilhelm Lauritzen Architects 1996-2010. He has been a key player on projects like Hotel Hilton, CPH Airport, DR-byen and Go-Terminal. While working at VLA Kelly has taught studios and lead study tours here at DIS numerous semesters. With DIS since 1994.

Michael Asgaard Andersen. Architect, M.A.A. (M.Arch. Columbia University 1998). Ph.D. (Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts, 2006).

Recipient of Fulbright Scholarship, 1996.

Curator with Kjeld Kjeldsen of Louisiana c/o Venice “The Architect’s Universe” at La Biennale, 2008. Editor of Nordic Architects Write, Routledge, 2008. With DIS since 2002.

Michael Cederfeld. Architect, M.A.A. (Royal Academy of Fine Arts, Copenhagen, 1988).

Practicing in Danish architectural design offices since 1986: Gottlieb Paludan, Dissing + Weitling, Georg Rotne, DOMUS. Adjunct Professor, external examiner 1992-97, 2006-12, Royal Academy of Fine Arts, School of Architecture. Assistant Professor, Lund University Sweden 1998-99. With DIS since 2009.

Art History.

Art Matters: Contemporary Art in Copenhagen Fall & Spring. 1 Credit.

This course is an experiential investigation of contemporary art in Copenhagen. Since the urban culture of this Nordic capital plays a leading role in Northern Europe, current exhibitions in museums, cutting-edge galleries and off-the beaten-track alternative art spaces in Copenhagen will open up important discussions in European contemporary art.

The sessions will alternate between classroom and field studies, covering a range of young artists and a variety of media, which will be analyzed individually and within an international context.

Instructor: Andrea Homann. Dipl.-Ing. (Apparel Engineering/Fashion Design, Fachhochschule Mönchengladbach, 1989). Educator at the Danish National Gallery, the Thorvaldsen Museum, and the Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek. With DIS since 1997.

Criminology/Criminal Justice. History. Legal Studies. Minority Studies.

Auschwitz: From Genocide to Memorial Fall & Spring. 3 Credits. Additional fee - includes study tour to Poland.

This course is meant to prepare students outside of the Holocaust & Genocide classes for the study tour to Auschwitz. It aims to provide the students with a general overview of the concentration camps, the Nazi genocidal policies, and the specific history of the Auschwitz camps, as well as introducing them to the peculiar role of Auschwitz in post-war history.

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Instructor: Torben Jørgensen. Cand.mag.

(History, University of Copenhagen, 2003). With the Danish Jewish Museum, 2007-2008.

Researcher, Danish Institute for International Studies, Department for Holocaust and Genocide Studies, 2003-2005. Researcher, Danish Center for Holocaust and Genocide Research, 2000-2003. With DIS from 2008.

Sociology. Business.

Barcelona: Football is Never Just a Game Fall & Spring. 1 Credit. Additional fee - includes study tour to Barcelona.

This course will look at European soccer on the macro-level, but include specific case studies within it: there will be special focus on the Catalonian quest for independence and identification with F. C. Barcelona. To create a wider context the course will examine how soccer culture in different countries often reflects social, economic, religious, and national identity.

Instructor: Keith Gumery. Ph.D. (English, Temple University, Philadelphia, 2001), M.A. (English/ Creative Writing, Temple University, Philadelphia, 1996), B.A. (Jt. Hons English and Drama, University of Hull, UK, 1982). A Tottenham Hotspur fan since 1971, with DIS since 2011.

Prerequisites: One year of biology and one semester of chemistry at the university level, plus an introductory course in molecular biology/genetics or completion of your university’s prerequisites for an upper-level molecular biology/genetics course.

History. Political Science.

Instructor: Ole Skovgaard. Ph.D. (Chemistry, Technical University of Denmark, 1987).

Associate Professor at the Department of Life Sciences and Chemistry, Roskilde University.

Battlefield Europe: Military History of World War II Fall & Spring. 3 Credits.

This course will focus on the military strategy of WWII. Students will analyze how the Germans were able to conquer most of Europe while being fairly outnumbered, and will discuss the relationship between technology and doctrine from 1939 to 1945. They will also investigate the post-war ”history-production”, studying how political needs and goals helped shape what is now considered the history of WWII in certain countries.

Instructor: Torben Jørgensen. (See Auschwitz: From Genocide to Memorial).

Economics. Business. International Relations.

Behavioral Economics: European Case Studies Fall & Spring. 3 Credits.

Behavioral Economics rethinks the standard economic model of human behavior, by integrating experimental and psychological research into economic theory. This course is based on behavioral economic theory and on cases from Denmark and Europe examining choices of individuals. The theoretical skills of the students will be developed through work with conflicting theories and their analytical skills through working with data on choices made by people in experiments.

Prerequisites: One semester courses in both micro- and macroeconomics, plus a course in intermediate or advanced microeconomics.

Instructor: Steffen Andersen. Ph.D. (Economics, University of Copenhagen Denmark, 2007).

Associate Professor, Copenhagen Business School, Department of Economics, since 2007.

Visiting scholar at University of Chicago, Stanford University and University of Central Florida. With DIS since 2011.

Biology. Biomedicine. Biotechnology. Genetics. Molecular Biology.

Bioinformatics Spring. 6 Credits. A Roskilde University course.

Bioinformatics with a strong emphasis on the practical use of computer programs for analysis of molecular sequence data. The course works with various BLAST-programs, makes phylogenetic reconstructions of evolution, reveals metabolic pathways by analyzing high-density microarrays, studies 2and 3-dimensional protein structures, and hunts new drugs.

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Biology. Environmental Science. Environmental Studies.

Biological Conservation and Biodiversity

Co-requisite: DIS course Biology of Marine Mammals.

Instructor: Maria Iversen. (See Biological Conservation and Biodiversity).

Ethics. Health Science. Philosophy.

Biomedical Ethics Fall & Spring. 3 Credits.

What are the appropriate ethical criteria for analyzing and evaluating the consequences of biotechnological advances in medical practice? How do we address the many dilemmas?

We will focus on the ethical issues involved in, for example, euthanasia, reproduction technology, and organ donation.

Fall & Spring. 3 Credits.

Understanding the basic principles of conservation is important in helping us approach the ecological challenges of the 21st century. This course explores the balance between studying and conserving natural resources, while still using them to their fullest. Other topics will include the biology, culture, economics, and politics behind conservation policy, as well as interactions with NGOs, the EU, and the red list.

Prerequisites: One year biology and one semester environmental science.

Instructor: Maria Iversen. Cand.scient. (Biology, University of Aarhus, 2004). Ph.D. candidate studies in Spain, Iceland and Norway.

Researcher in several projects concerning marine mammals both in Denmark, Scotland, Canada and Greenland since 1999. With DIS since 2005.

Biology.

Biology of Marine Mammals Fall & Spring. 3 Credits.

A comparative study of marine mammal anatomy, morphology, physiology, life history and behavior, and adaptation to marine existence. Includes study of the effect of human activities on marine mammals with special reference to Northern European waters.

Prerequisites: At least one year of biology at the university level.

Instructor: Maria Iversen. (See Biological Conservation and Biodiversity).

Biology.

Biology of Marine Mammals Lab Fall & Spring. 1 Credit.

Laboratory course that is offered in coordination with Biology of Marine Mammals. The course is centered around a weekend field study where students will perform a porpoise or seal dissection to be followed up by a written investigation and presentation of the important aspects of the necropsy.

Instructor: Jeanette Bresson Ladegaard Knox.

Mag.art. (Philosophy, University of Copenhagen, 1998). Ethics consultant at the NICU, National University Hospital (Rigshospitalet). Research associate at the Section for Health Services Research, Department of Public Health, University of Copenhagen. With DIS since 2000.

Biology. Biomedicine. Biotechnology. Health Science.

Biomedical Research Project Spring. 3 Credits.

Beginning with discussions on focus, content and plan, this project will develop into the student’s own research project.

Students seek out a specialist in the field who acts as an advisor, guiding them through the research process. The advisor and student will work toward the completion of their research paper, which the advisor will grade and on which the DIS Biomedical department will sign off.

Prerequisites: Full-year students only. DIS course Medical Biotechnology and Drug Development taken in fall.

Instructors: TBA Child Development. Education.

Child Diversity and Development Practicum Fall & Spring. 3 Credits.

This is a companion course to the seminar courses Children in a Multicultural Context and Children with Special Needs.

Students will be placed in a Danish child care setting (varying in ages from 2 to 15) one day a week for a total of 45-55 hours. The purpose is to observe and interact with the children under the guidance of a supervising pedagogue.

Prerequisite: Criminal clearance form.

Instructors: Maja Sbahi-Biehl. (See Adolescence in Northern Europe).

Rita Tisdall. Social Pedagogue, Cand.mag.

(International Education and Development Studies, University of Copenhagen, 1999).

Special Needs/Inclusive Education and Development Advisor since 1997 with the

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Art History. Classics. History.

Classical Greece Spring. 1 Credit. Additional fee - includes study tour to Greece.

Classical Greece is at the fountainhead of Western civilization. This course and tour introduce you to the classical heritage within political culture, philosophy, art and architecture as evidenced in Athens, Delphi and Olympia.

Instructor: Thyge C. Bro. (See Classical and Renaissance Rome).

methods are exploding in a globalized world. But what are some of the key motivators, structures and beliefs underpinning these creative strategies? What promises and potentials do these praxes hold for collective and individual developments? And how can Co’creation foster new and more sustainable practices for open innovation and design leadership today?

Instructor: Courtney D. Coyne Jensen. (See Architecture Foundations Studio).

Biology. Health Science.

Complexity of Cancer Environmental Science. Environmental Studies.

Danish University of Education and Copenhagen Municipality, Danish Council of Organizations of Disabled People, MS and Action Aid Nepal, Ministry of Education, Nepal. With DIS since 2008.

Child Development. Education. Minority Studies.

Children in a Multicultural Context Fall & Spring. 3 Credits. Core course.

Based on readings and student experiences at their practicum site, the seminar examines practices around the terms ethnic diversity, ethnicity and multiculturalism in Danish education and social policy. Educational issues such as teaching practices, intercultural communication and learning, multilingualism, and the influence of culture on education and child development are studied.

Instructor: Maja Sbahi-Biehl. (See Adolescence in Northern Europe).

Child Development. Education. Sociology.

Children with Special Needs Fall & Spring. 3 Credits. Core course.

This course offers a systems perspective on understanding children and families with special needs and settings for their support while considering the impact of inclusive education.

The seminar examines the dilemmas of working with children who may have diagnoses while also recognizing and supporting the child’s perspective on the good life, the right to play, friendship and learning.

Instructor: Rita Tisdall. (See Child Diversity and Development Practicum).

Art History. Classics. History.

Classical and Renaissance Rome Fall & Spring. 1 Credit. Additional fee - includes study tour to Rome.

This course and study tour offer an introduction to the art, architecture, philosophy, and politics of ancient Rome and the time of the classical rebirth known as the Italian Renaissance. Special attention will be paid to the visible remains of ancient Rome as a framework for understanding the Renaissance.

Instructor: Thyge C. Bro. Mag.art. (Classical Archaeology, University of Copenhagen, 1984).

External lecturer in art history at the University of Copenhagen, 1985-1998. External lecturer in classical archaeology at the University of Southern Denmark, 1998-2000. With DIS since 2006.

Art History. Classics.

Classical Foundations: The Copenhagen Collections Spring. 3 Credits.

Classical Greek and Roman culture have served as the foundation of European art and architecture from the Renaissance to the present. This course forms a study of main elements of the classical heritage and ways in which it has influenced European art, architecture, and culture ever since the Renaissance.

Instructor: Thyge C. Bro. (See Classical and Renaissance Rome).

Climate Change from a Historical Perspective Fall & Spring. 3 Credits. Core course.

This course explores the climate issue by learning from past changes in climate. Although climate changes will be introduced over most of Earth’s history for context, this course focuses on the more recent past of climate changes which have relevance to human civilizations.

Emphasis is placed on the last 20,000 years, which includes the transition from glacial to interglacial climate and the evolution of climate through the current Holocene period up to the present day.

Prerequisites: One year biology or chemistry. One semester environmental science/earth science highly recommended.

Fall & Spring. 3 Credits.

This course offers an extensive clinical look at a wide variety of different types of cancer. Topics include: carcinogenesis with a focus on genetics and molecular aspects, epidemiology and diagnostics, the principles of anticancer therapies, as well as drug development and clinical testing.

The course will also take an in depth look at major cancer types, their classification, biology and specific therapies, as well as the complications of cancer.

Prerequisites: One year of biology and one year of chemistry at the university level.

Instructors: Joen Sveistrup. M.D. (University of Copenhagen, 2007). Ph.D. candidate, Resident at Department of Oncology, National University Hospital (Rigshospitalet). With DIS since 2010.

Instructors: Sune Rasmussen. Ph.D. (Geophysics, University of Copenhagen, 2006). M.Sc. (Geophysics, University of Copenhagen, 2002). Chairman of the EU-funded project INTIMATE (INTegrating Ice core, MArine and TErrestrial records). Postdoc and coordinator at Centre for Ice and Climate, Niels Bohr Institute. With DIS since 2011.

Trevor Popp. Ph.D. (Geological Sciences, University of Colorado, Boulder, 2008). M.Sc. (Oceanography, Florida State University, 1998).

Institute of Arctic and Alpine Research, University of Colorado, Boulder, 1998-2006.

Centre for Ice and Climate, Niels Bohr Institute, University of Copenhagen, 2008-present. With DIS since 2011.

Henning Schultz Thing. Ph.D. (Arctic Wildlife Ecology, University of Aarhus, 1981). Cand. scient. (Biology and Geology, University of Copenhagen, 1975). Lifelong experience as a researcher, communicator, science advisor and project organizer in Greenland. Works with the Center for Ice and Climate at the Niels Bohr Institute. With DIS since 2009.

Psychology.

Cecilia Bech. M.D. (University of Copenhagen, 2006). Ph.D. candidate, Resident at Department of Oncology, National University Hospital (Rigshospitalet). With DIS since 2010.

Architectural History. Architecture. Design.

Contemporary European Architectural Theories Spring. 3 Credits.

An exploration of recent architectural theories based on selected examples of new and historical architectural design. These will be reflected upon through the themes of important theoretical articles by major architectural scholars.

Analysis of written, visual, and physical work is developed with active personal reactions and re-interpretations of theory. The course will strengthen students’ skills in verbal and drawn and written reflections on architecture.

Co-requisite: Enrollment in a Studio course at DIS. Instructor: Morten Lund. (See 20th & 21st Century Danish Architecture).

Clinical Psychology Practicum Fall & Spring. 3 Credits.

A companion course for students enrolled in European Clinical Psychology to explore how aspects, theories and methods of clinical psychology are mirrored in Danish mental health settings. Students are placed in various mental health facilities within Copenhagen, including support services which target core groups of isolated, reclusive people.

Students will make observations at the practicum site about activities, routines, and behaviors.

Prerequisites: One abnormal psychology course. Criminal clearance form.

Instructor: Julie Warberg. Cand.psych.

(Psychology, University of Copenhagen, 2011).

B.S. (Psychology, Political Science, University of Copenhagen, 2009 and 2005). Teacher, Clinical Psychology in Department of Psychology, University of Copenhagen. Research Assistant at the Centre for Work and Organizational Psychology. With DIS since 2010.

Anthropology. Architecture. Design. Sociology.

Co’creation: Collaborative Innovation and Design Fall & Spring. 3 Credits.

Communication. Film Studies. Media Studies.

Contemporary European Film: The Individual and Society Spring. 3 Credits.

A study of European film from the 1960s to the present, focusing on important themes and dominating trends of the medium in relation to the changing attitudes in social, political, and artistic issues. The main emphasis will be on seeing and understanding the films in relation to their historical, social, and political background.

Instructors: Anne Kaplan Jespersen. Cand.mag. (English Literature and Film History and Theory, University of Copenhagen, 1982). Lecturer at the Department of Film & Media Studies, University of Copenhagen, Hamburg Media School, Germany, and the European Film College in Ebeltoft, Denmark. With DIS since 1987.

Morten Egholm. Ph.D. (Film and Media Studies, University of Copenhagen, 2009). Cand.mag.

(Scandinavian Studies, Film and Media Theory, University of Copenhagen, 1997). Lecturer in Media History and Non-fiction Theory at the University of Copenhagen. With DIS since 2008.

Collaborative, participatory, and user-centered design

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Literature. Communication.

Architecture. Art History. Design.

Corporate Finance: European Case Studies

Creative Travel Writing

Danish Design

Fall & Spring. 3 Credits.

Fall. 3 Credits.

Fall & Spring. 3 Credits.

Through the study of European cases, this course addresses how companies analyze, raise, and manage their financial resources. Students will apply corporate finance theory, with an emphasis on comparisons of U.S. and European corporate finance practices. Topics include capital structure, debt financing, equity financing, valuation methods, mergers and acquisitions, leveraged buy-outs, corporate governance, and risk management.

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. While examining key examples of the genre, you will draw on local resources for your own work, which will be critiqued and edited in a workshop setting.

A journey through the discourse of design in Denmark, investigating the success of Danish modern design since the mid-20th century. Students are challenged to discover not only why a design or object is aesthetically beautiful, but also what environmental, social, economic, and tectonic factors have shaped its form and development. Furthermore, the viewpoints and disciplines of Danish design are considered in a global context. Students will strengthen their observational and critical skills by keeping a reflective and analytical notebook.

Prerequisites: One-semester courses in both micro- and macroeconomics.

Instructor: Todd W. Johnson. M.Sc. (Business Administration, London Business School, 1983).

B.A. (History, Bates College, 1979). Director and owner of the firm T. W. Johnson. With DIS since 1996.

Instructor: Scott Carpenter. Ph.D. (French, University of Wisconsin, 1987). Professor of French and Cross-Cultural Studies at Carleton College in Northfield, MN. DIS Visiting Faculty, Fall 2012.

Criminology/Criminal Justice. Legal Studies. Public Policy.

Sociology.

Criminology and Criminal Justice in Scandinavia Business. Environmental Studies. Management.

Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainable Business Practice Fall & Spring. 3 Credits.

This class involves a study of the ways in which different actors address sustainability and corporate social responsibility. The main focus will be on Scandinavian corporations and their responses to demands and expectations from stakeholders such as governments, NGOs, investors and consumers with regard to corporate social, environmental and ethical performance, including human rights, environmental issues, working conditions and diversity.

Instructors: Karim Jabbar. Cand.merc. (International Business Administration and Development Studies, Copenhagen Business School, 2001). Program Manager at the Delegation of the European Commission in Cotonou, Benin, 2002-2003.

Managing Director for a travel company with subsidiaries in 5 African countries, 2004-2007. With DIS since 2009.

Anne Brandt Christensen. Cand.jur. (Law, University of Copenhagen, 1995) and Advokat (Danish Bar). Chairman of the NGO HopeNow, has worked with anti-trafficking in Denmark and internationally since 2007, including the Danish Red Cross. Has worked with CSR and sustainability for corporations in Denmark and internationally since 2000. With DIS since 2007.

Business. Management. Marketing. Media Studies.

Creative Industries: Business, Innovation, Politics and Culture Fall & Spring. 3 Credits.

Creativity, innovation and culture are important factors for the competitiveness of not only companies, but also of regions and nations, particularly as we move from goods and services economies to ‘experience’ economies. This course explores the links between these factors by analyzing business cases, trends in society, and political initiatives.

Fall & Spring. 3 Credits.

Open prison – does that sound like a contradiction in terms?

In Denmark, open prisons are a cornerstone of the prison system and “normalizing” prison conditions is preferred for the Danish social context. In this course, you will study crime, crime patterns, basic criminological theory and criminal justice administration in Scandinavia. Objectives are strengthening students’ analytical skills as well as enabling students to evaluate criminal justice policy-making from different perspectives.

Instructor: Anne Okkels Birk. Diploma in Criminology (University of Copenhagen, 2007).

Cand.scient.pol. (Political Science, University of Aarhus, 1997). Head of Section, Danish Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Fisheries, 1997-2000.

Chief Advisor/Head of Section, Danish Prison and Probation Service, 2001-2006. Independent consultant since January 2007. With DIS since 2008.

Anthropology. International Relations. Sociology. Political Science. Minority Studies.

Cultural Diversity and Social Capital

Rasmus Wiinstedt Tscherning. Cand.scient.pol.

(Political Science, University of Aarhus, 2000).

Senior Consultant, Center of Experience Economy, Rambøll Management 2006-2009.

With Roskilde Festival 1994-2008. Board of Directors Danish Cultural Institute since 2009. Managing Director of the National Center of Culture & Experience Economy since 2009. With DIS since 2005.

http://www.dis.dk/course-list/

Danish Language & Culture for Child Diversity & Development students Fall & Spring. 3 Credits.

This course is tailor-made for Child Diversity & Development students who spend a day each week in Danish child care institutions. It aims at providing language skills relevant for this particular situation.

Instructor: Christina Knudsen. (See Danish Language & Culture - Level I).

Language.

Danish Language & Culture - Level I Fall & Spring. 3 Credits.

Danish Language & Culture is highly recommended for all students. DIS offers regular 3-credit courses taught at levels I (fall & spring) and II (spring), and intensive 6-credit courses taught at level I-II (fall & spring). More advanced courses are offered for individual students. As for the language instruction, the emphasis is on everyday spoken Danish.

The goal is to enable you to have small conversations in Danish with your Danish host families, Danish roommates, or friends.

Instructors:

A study of the social, cultural, and political mechanisms lying at the heart of cultural conflicts, as seen from a European perspective. Based on two case studies – the conflicts resulting from non-Western, mainly Muslim immigration to Denmark and Europe; and the uneasy liaison between Europe and Turkey – the course will delve into more theoretical analyses of central concepts such as integration, assimilation, multiculturalism, recognition, cultural norms, identity, nationalism, and tolerance.

Suzanne da Cunha Bang. Cand.mag. et art.

(Danish, English, History of Art, University of Copenhagen, 1983 and 2002). Teacher of Danish to foreigners since 1979. Director of Danish Language Instruction at DIS. With DIS 1983-1991 and since 2004.

Instructor: Jakob Lindgaard. Ph.D. (Philosophy, University of Warwick, UK, 2007). Cand.mag.

(Philosophy and Religious Studies, University of Aarhus, Denmark, 2002). Visiting Scholar, University of Pittsburgh, and Junior Research Scholar, Humboldt Universität zu Berlin, Germany. External lecturer at the University of Copenhagen since 2007. With DIS since 2007.

Anthropology. History.

Fall & Spring. 3 Credits.

Sarah Bly. M.Sc. (Economics & Business Administration, Copenhagen Business School, 2011). Cambridge University (Certificate in Teaching to Adults). B.S. (Marketing, University of Minnesota, 2003). ArtRebels Creative Network, Blog Editor, Communications, 2009-present. GdB Creative Agency, Account Executive, Social Media & PR, 2006-2009. With DIS since 2011.

Language.

Fall & Spring. 3 Credits. Core course.

Cultural History of Travel, A

Instructors:

Instructor: Courtney D. Coyne Jensen. (See Architecture Foundations Studio).

Travel and tourism are fundamental ways in which people construct ideas about self, society, nation, the past and others. Studying the practice and discourse of travel means dealing with a symbolic representation of the world, with an experience of a fictional environment, just like art. The course outlines general dimensions of travel and tourism, maps historical foundations of modern tourism and focuses on recent developments.

Instructor: Thorsten Wagner. Mag.art. (Modern History and German Literature, Technische Universität Berlin, 1998). Danish Center for Holocaust- and Genocide Studies, 2001-2004.

Educator at the Jewish Museum Berlin since 2001. Research fellow and docent at the Humboldt Universität zu Berlin since 2007. With DIS since 2010.

Mette Jungersen. B.A. (Russian Language and Literature, University of Copenhagen, 2006).

Cand.Stud. (Russian Language and Literature, 2007-). Teacher of Danish Language and Literature, Saint Petersburg University of Telecommunication, 2006. Assistant at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Department of European Neighborhood and Russia, 2006-2009. With DIS since 2008.

Morten Egholm. (See Contemporary European Film: The Individual and Society).

Ditte Marie Egebjerg. Cand.mag. (Scandinavian Philology and French, University of Copenhagen, 2001). Studied French Literature at the University of Montpellier 1994-1995. Teacher of Danish to foreigners, mainly in private organizations, since 2002. With DIS since 2006.

Charlotte Bjerre Beuck. Cand.phil. (Czech and European Studies, University of Aarhus, 2003).

Teacher of Czech, 1995-99. Teacher of Danish to foreigners since 2000. With DIS since 2005.

Alette Haase. Cand.mag. (Danish and Nordic Literature, University of Copenhagen, 2000).

Certified Teacher of Danish as a Foreign and Second Language, University of Copenhagen, 1999. With DIS since 1999.

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COURSES

Business. Finance. Management.

Course Descriptions

on Danish political parties, NATO, and international relations vis-à-vis Danish values and national identity.

Instructor: Jacob Buksti. Cand.mag. (Political Science and Contemporary History, University of Aarhus, 1972). Member of Parliament for the Social Democrats, 1994-2005. Minister for Transport, 2000-2001. Party Spokesman on Taxes and Fiscal Affairs, 2001-2005. With DIS since 2003.

Architecture. Design.

Design Methods in Your Practice

Economics. International Relations.

Development Economics Fall & Spring. 3 Credits.

This course offers an understanding of the complexity of poverty and the debates surrounding the ways and means to address it. Gain knowledge of the “international aid architecture” and understand the drivers of change to policies and institutions. Explore new trends in financing the combat against poverty.

Prerequisites: One course each in micro- and macroeconomics at the university level.

Fall. 3 Credits.

Instructors: Christina Knudsen. Cand.mag. (French and Spanish, University of Southern Denmark, 1999). Studies in French at the Université de Bourgogne, Dijon, France. Teacher of Danish language, culture, and history to foreigners at the University of Southern Denmark. With DIS since 2006.

Jens Linde. Cand.mag. (English, University of Copenhagen, 2007). Adult teaching at the HGV vocational program at Niels Brock Business College in Copenhagen. With DIS since 2010.

Nina Honoré Lahav. Certified Teacher of Danish as a Foreign and Second Language, (Danish University of Education, 2002). With DIS since 2002.

Mogens Ørting Larsen. Certified Teacher (Danish as a Foreign and Second Language, Danish University of Education, 2001). Qualified Teacher (Danish and English, Copenhagen Day and Evening University College of Teacher Education, 1973). Teacher of Danish to foreigners since 1991. With DIS since 2007.

Language.

Danish Language & Culture - Level II Spring. 3 Credits.

Danish Language & Culture is highly recommended for all students. DIS offers regular 3-credit courses taught at levels I (fall & spring) and II (spring), and intensive 6-credit courses taught at level I-II (fall & spring). More advanced courses are offered for individual students. As for the language instruction, the emphasis is on everyday spoken Danish.

The goal is to enable you to have small conversations in Danish with your Danish host families, Danish roommates, or friends.

Understanding how designers think and act through theorybased investigations. Students will be required to analyze specific design processes, and consequently analyze their own process. By developing an understanding of their process, students will be able to broaden and improve their design knowledge, skills, and values.

Instructor: Mike Martin. Ph.D. (Architecture, University of California- Berkeley, 1983). Master of Architecture (University of Washington, 1971). Bachelor of Architecture (University of Colorado, 1969). Former Undergraduate Dean and Chair of Architecture at U.C. Berkeley. With DIS since 2001.

Advertising. Business. Communication. Marketing.

Designing Communication Campaigns Fall & Spring. 3 Credits.

Try your hand as a project manager for a Danish company or NGO with the goal of planning and executing an actual communications campaign. This course gives you the unique opportunity to work with a real-life client based in Copenhagen as a campaign manager with the power to change public opinion or increase support for that organization via communication strategy.

Instructor: Alexander Tolstrup. Cand.scient.pol.

(Political Science, University of Copenhagen, 2006), M.A. (Media and Communications, Goldsmiths, University of London, 2004).

Former Political Campaign Officer in England, and Campaign Manager for the Conservative People’s Party in Denmark. Currently Head of Communications at the Danish Youth Council. With DIS since 2010.

Business. Management. Marketing.

Destination Branding and Travel Design

Instructors:

Fall & Spring. 3 Credits. Additional fee - includes study tour.

Nina Honoré Lahav. (See Danish Language & Culture - Level I).

The travel and tourism industry, which is arguably the largest industry in the world, has undergone big changes over the past decade. With the rise of dynamic packaging engines on the internet and growth of low cost carriers, the traditional global value chain is being challenged from all sides. This course analyzes the main challenges that the industry is going to face in an era of increased globalization of services.

Mogens Ørting Larsen. (See Danish Language & Culture Level I).

Language.

Danish Language & Culture - Level I-II Fall & Spring. 6 Credits.

Danish Language and Culture is highly recommended for all students. DIS offers regular 3-credit courses taught at levels I (Fall & Spring) and II (Spring), and intensive 6-credit courses taught at level I-II (Fall & Spring). More advanced courses are offered for individual students.

As for the language instruction, the emphasis is on everyday spoken Danish. The goal is to enable you to have small conversations in Danish with your Danish host families, Danish roommates, or friends.

Instructor: Mogens Ørting Larsen. (See Danish Language & Culture - Level I).

Political Science. Sociology. Internation Relations.

Danish Politics and Society Fall & Spring. 3 Credits.

This course provides students with broad-ranging knowledge of Danish politics and society, exploring contemporary issues of the welfare state, immigration, and EU cooperation. Focus

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Instructor: Karim Jabbar. (See Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainable Business Practice).

Architecture. Interior Architecture.

Detailing in Scandinavian Architecture Fall & Spring. 3 Credits.

Lecture course focusing on the translation of conceptual design intent into built work. The content of the course is placed within a Scandinavian context and the focus will be on the design process and implications of detailing for the work as a whole. Case study analysis and detailing of the student’s own studio projects will be combined with readings, lectures and field studies to prominent examples in Copenhagen.

Co-requisite: Enrollment in a Studio course at DIS. Instructor: Kelly Andrew Nelson. (See Architecture Design Studio).

Karim Jabbar. (See Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainable Business Practice).

Dorte Kabell. Cand.polit. (Economics, University of Copenhagen, 1983). Administrator, OECD/ DAC, 1986-1982. Adviser to the Vice President, Asian Development Bank, 1992-1997. Senior Adviser to the President, African Development Bank, 1997-2001. Special Adviser, DANIDA, 2001-2003.

Owner and Director, Kabell Konsulting, 2003-present. With DIS since 2010.

Child Development. Psychology.

Developmental Disorders Fall & Spring. 3 Credits.

In this course, child psychopathology is approached as ”normal development gone awry” and students are encouraged to think developmentally about psychopathology from childhood through adolescence. The major disorders are considered and put into perspective by means of addressing the controversial issues surrounding the field, e.g.: Is Ritalin overprescribed? What are the pros and cons of diagnosis?

Prerequisites: A university-level psychology course.

Instructor: Julie Warberg. (See Clinical Psychology Practicum).

Business. Management. Organizational Behavior. Psychology.

Dynamic Project Leadership Fall & Spring. 3 Credits.

In this interdisciplinary course you will develop a multimedia advertising campaign based on your study abroad experiences, to encourage other young foreigners to visit Copenhagen. Through brainstorming, project development and outcome evaluation you will train your personal leadership competences in an international environment. The course is inspired by the curriculum of the Kaospilots (‘Chaos Pilots’), an independent school affiliated with the University of Aarhus.

Instructors: Uffe Elbaek. Journalist (Danish School of Journalism, 1986). Founder and former president of The Kaospilots – International School of New Business Design & Social Innovation. CEO of the World Outgames 2009.

Has written several books on leadership and project management. With DIS since 2010.

Simon Holmgaard. B.A. (Kaospilots, International School of New Business Design & Social Innovation). External consultant in Shanghai, worked with change management and leadership development within the creative industry (2009). Project leader at 48 Termokander (2010/2011). Political Campaign manager - Et Andet Skema (2011). With DIS since 2011.

Morten Pedersen. B.A. (Kaospilots, International School of New Business Design & Social Innovation). Executive trainings in leadership, corporate social responsibility and change management (Stanford and Esade). Strategic consultant in The Netherlands working with major European companies. Partner in creative consultancy – 370-Degrees (2008). Recently joined Changethegame as partner. With DIS since 2010.

http://www.dis.dk/course-list/

History. International Relations. Political Science.

COURSES

Enemy Within, The: Spies and Espionage in the Cold War Fall & Spring. 3 Credits.

Political conflict was endemic during the Cold War, yet people on both sides of the Iron Curtain were intrigued by the other side’s ideology and became spies, risking everything in the process. This course introduces students to the objectives and effects of intelligence and espionage in the post-war period. The rising importance of intelligence in international politics and major players such as the OSS/CIA, MI5, KGB/ GRU, and STASI will be addressed.

Instructor: Matthias Bjørnlund. Cand.mag.

(History, University of Copenhagen, 2005).

Department for Holocaust and Genocide Studies, Copenhagen 2003-05. Editor of www. armenocide.de. On the Armenian Genocide Museum-Institute organizing committee, Yerevan. Author and co-author of articles and book chapters on historical and conceptual aspects of genocide. With DIS since 2011.

Business. Economics. Environmental Studies. Public Policy.

Environmental Economics Fall & Spring. 3 Credits.

This course provides a broad understanding of the economic approach to deciphering and resolving problems in the environment. By the end of this course, you should have a set of theoretical and practical economic skills for addressing environmental problems developed through a primary focus on energy use and production, giving you a tool box of economic ideas and examples to apply to the Scandinavian and broader European environment.

Instructors: Barth F. Smets. Ph.D. (Environmental Engineering Science, University of Illinois, 1993). M.Sc. (Applied Biological Science, Ghent University, 1987). Assistant Professor/Research Associate, Clemson University, 1993-1994.

Assistant to Associate Professor, University of Connecticut, 1995-2004. With DIS since 2009.

Hans-Jørgen Albrechtsen. Ph.D. (Groundwater microbiology, University of Copenhagen). M.Sc. (Microbial ecology, University of Copenhagen, 1986). Employed at DTU since 1999. Professor of Public Health Engineering at DTU. With DIS

Prerequisites: One semester of economics (micro-, macro-, or combined).

Instructor: Patricia Silva. Ph.D. (Economics, University of California Santa Barbara, 2006).

Economist, environment and development issues, World Bank, 2002-2006. Assistant Research Professor, University of Copenhagen, Department of Economics since 2007. With DIS since 2010.

Health Science. Public Health.

since 2009.

Environmental Studies. International Relations. Political Science. Public Policy. Sustainability.

Environmental Ethics Fall & Spring. 3 Credits.

This course will examine the current theoretical and practical issues contained in the field of environmental ethics.

Topics include obligations to future generations, human relationships to nature, pollution, diminishing species and expanding public awareness of environmental problems.

Instructor: TBA Environmental Studies. History.

Environmental History of Europe

Fall & Spring. 3 Credits.

Based on the unique and internationally renowned Danish Civil Register System, this course explores population register based public health. The course will focus on epidemiology as a science, a method, and as a tool. Formal statistical modeling will be used to analyze and critique current issues and epidemiologic studies concerning health and chronic disease in the Danish population.

Instructor: My von Euler-Chelpin. Ph.D. (Public Health, University of Copenhagen, 2007).

Research Consultant at UNESCO, Paris and Nairobi, and International Committee of the Red Cross, 1986-2002. Assistant Professor, Center for Epidemiology and Screening, University of Copenhagen, 2002–present. With DIS since 2011.

Environmental Policy in Practice Fall & Spring. 3 Credits.

Environmental Studies. Environmental Science. Ethics.

Philosophy.

Epidemiology – Danish Case Studies

This course, taught by a member of both the Danish and European Parliament, will introduce you to how policy develops on paper and in the real world. You will be expected to participate in simulations of negotiations and policymaking situations in order to get a sense of how it is to be a real actor in the processes of creating environment policies.

Instructor: Dan Jørgensen. Cand.scient.pol.

(Political Science, University of Aarhus, 2005).

Member of the European Parliament since 2004. Leader of Danish Social Democrats, 2009. Vice-chairman, Committee of the Environment, Public Heath and Food Safety; delegate, European Parliament at UNFCCC COP-meetings. With DIS since 2011.

Art History.

European Art of the 19th Century: From Classicism to Symbolism Fall. 3 Credits.

A critical examination of key art movements, focusing on a contextual analysis of selected paintings and sculptures by major artists of the period (Manet, Gauguin, Munch) and tracing the evolution and the impact of modernity in a European context. Through visits to museums and galleries in Copenhagen, students will learn to identify and critically analyze key works, significant artists, and main styles of the 19th century.

Instructor: Andrea Homann. (See Art Matters: Contemporary Art in Copenhagen).

Spring. 3 Credits.

This course examines some of the underlying assumptions and generalizations that condition our current views of the environment. This includes the emergence of ecology as a paradigmatic science for understanding the place of humans in the natural order. The most important explanatory theories of environmental change will be introduced.

Instructor: Peter Christensen. (See 20th Century European History.

Biology. Environmental Science.

Environmental Microbiology Fall. 3 Credits. Technical University of Denmark course.

This course will equip students with the knowledge and tools necessary to identify, interpret, and analyze microbes and microbial processes in engineered environmental systems and anthropogenically disturbed natural environments.

Environmental Studies. Environmental Science. Public Policy.

Environmental Research Project Spring. 3 Credits.

Beginning with discussions on focus, content and plan, this project will develop into the student’s own research project. Students seek out a specialist in the field who acts as advisor, guiding them through the research process. The advisor and student will work toward the completion of their research paper, which the advisor will grade and on which the DIS Environmental & Sustainability department will sign off.

Prerequisites: Full-year students only. DIS course Sustainable Development: Environmental, Political and Social Issues or Climate Change from a Historical Perspective core class taken in the fall.

Art History.

European Art of the 20th Century: From Expressionism to Post-War Art Spring. 3 Credits.

This course offers a study of leading modern artists (Picasso, Matisse, Kandinsky), focusing on a comparative analysis of styles/movements based on individual works of art, and placing stylistic expressions in the socio-political and broad cultural development in Europe during the early 20th century.

The course includes visits to Copenhagen museums and galleries.

Instructor: Andrea Homann. (See Art Matters: Contemporary Art in Copenhagen).

Instructor: TBA

Prerequisites: One year of biology and one year of chemistry at the university level.

http://www.dis.dk/course-list/

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Course Descriptions

Instructors:

Communication. Journalism. Media Studies.

Jakob Due Lorentzen. Cand.mag. (Philosophy, University of Copenhagen, 2004). M.A. (Philosophy, Stony Brook University, 2002).

Editorial staff, P1 Debat, Danmarks Radio, 2005.

With DIS since 2006.

Andrea Homann. (See Art Matters: Contemporary Art in Copenhagen).

Brian Söderquist. Ph.D. (Philosophy of Religion, Søren Kierkegaard Research Center, University of Copenhagen, 2005). M.A.R. (Philosophy of Religion, Yale University, 1994). With DIS since 2000.

Business. Economics. Management.

European Business Strategy: Case Studies Fall & Spring. 3 Credits. Core course.

In this course, you will examine the macro environment under which companies in Europe operate, and analyze the business strategies implemented by some of these companies. The course provides you with a unique handson learning experience working in teams to complete and present a comprehensive research project associated with a sponsor company.

Prerequisites: One course each in macro- and microeconomics at the university level.

Instructors: Susanne Goul Hovmand. Cand.merc.

(International Business, Copenhagen Business School, 1999). Marketing Research Consultant, Harrigan-Bodick, Inc. New York, 2000- 2001.

TNS Gallup A/S Copenhagen, 2002-2006.

External Lecturer, Copenhagen Business School, 2003-2005.

With DIS since 2006.

Karim Jabbar. (See Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainable Business Practice).

Niels Hald. Cand.polit. (Economics, University of Copenhagen, 1979). Secretary General and CEO, The Danish Brewers Association and The Danish Softdrink Association. Counsellor of Embassy, Deputy to the Ambassador, Permanent Representation of Denmark to the EU, 1992-1996. With DIS 1988-1992 and since 2002.

Psychology.

European Clinical Psychology Fall & Spring. 3 Credits. Core course.

An overview of the field of European/Danish clinical psychology both as a scientific discipline and a profession.

We will cover theories of abnormality, psychological disorders, assessment and treatment approaches, preventative measures, and psychological problem areas related to health and culture. Applying a macro-level analysis, we will discuss controversial issues in the field and consider possible differences between U.S. and Europe.

Prerequisites: One abnormal psychology course.

Instructor: Julie Warberg. (See Clinical Psychology Practicum).

Art History. History. Literature.

European Memory and Identity Fall & Spring. 3 Credits. Core course.

A study of common traits in European history and culture enabling students to understand how selective ways of remembering Europe’s past have shaped collective and individual identities. The course examines narratives of nationality and the complex web of identity formation shaped by repositories of memory and meaning, such as art, architecture, film, literature, politics, and thought. Students choose to focus on Denmark and one other European country: France, Germany, or the Czech Republic.

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Thorsten Wagner. (See Cultural History of Travel).

Ditte Marie Egebjerg. (See Danish Language & Culture - Level I).

International Relations. Political Science.

European Politics: The European Union Fall & Spring. 3 Credits. Core course.

The European Union has been called an Unidentified Political Object (UPO) because it is not a state but it is more powerful than any other international organization. This course offers a broad study of the EU, including historical development, governing institutions, political processes and major policies.

Students will participate in a Simulation European Union Game (the SIM GAME) and must negotiate for a EU resolution that most benefits their country.

Prerequisites: Two university-level political science courses, with at least one focusing on either international relations or comparative politics.

Instructor: Jacob Buksti. (See Danish Politics and Society).

Literature.

European Short Fiction Fall 2012 only. 3 Credits.

This course will focus on interpreting classical and modern stories from authors such as Joyce (Ireland), Camus (France), Tolstoy (Russia), Lawrence (England), Kafka (Austria), Unamuno (Spain), and Conrad (Poland), contrasting them with a few typical American stories by Steinbeck, Faulkner, and Hemingway in order to determine what makes European short fiction distinctive.

Instructor: Joel Weinsheimer. Ph.D. (English, Ohio State University, 1973). Morse-Alumni Distinguished Teaching Professor, Emeritus University of Minnesota. Has published numerous books in the field of literary theory, education and hermeneutics. DIS Visiting Faculty, Fall 2012.

Literature.

European Storytelling: From Homer to Harry Potter Fall & Spring. 3 Credits.

Discover the influence of European storytelling in modern forms of literature, encompassing myths, fairytales and medieval legends. The course examines stories in their historical context but also explores various theoretical approaches and how traditional stories live on in fantasy, movies, role-playing and other modern uses.

Instructor: Bettina Sejbjerg Sommer. Mag.art.

(History of Religion, University of Copenhagen, 2006), specializing in Nordic Religions and Scandinavian Folklore. With DIS since 2006.

European Trends in Communication Fall & Spring. 3 Credits. Core course.

This course offers you first-hand knowledge of the European media and communication scene, from public service broadcasters to PR companies. Examine how communication agents respond strategically to challenges at the national, European and global level. Separate course elements include profiling careers in communication as well as weekly presentations on media trends.

Instructor: Alexander Tolstrup. (See Designing Communication Campaigns).

Architecture. Design. Urban Studies.

European Urban Design Theories Fall & Spring. 3 Credits.

What are the underlying theories and methodologies of urban design, as applied in Europe since the mid-20th century? Focus is placed on practical application using case studies in Copenhagen. Relations, differences, and similarities between European and American cities as sociopolitical contexts will be discussed.

Instructors: Kristian Skovbakke Villadsen. Urban designer and Architect, M.A.A. (School of Architecture, Aarhus, 2005). Project architect at Crimson Architectural Historians in Rotterdam, 2003-2004. Project Architect at Gehl Architects since 2005. National and international working experience in urban regeneration projects. With DIS since 2007.

Michael Asgaard Andersen. (See Architectural Design Studio).

Camilla Richter-Friis van Deurs. Architect, M.A.A. (Royal Academy of Fine Arts, Copenhagen, 2002). Employment with C.F. Møllers Tegnestue, landscape architect Svend Kierkegaard M.D.L. Ph.D. candidate at the Centre for Public Space Research, Royal Academy of Fine Arts. Project Manager, Gehl Architects, since 2002. With DIS since 2004.

Environmental Studies. Environmental Science. Public Policy.

Food Systems: Ecology, Economy & Ethics Fall & Spring. 3 Credits. Elective An interdisciplinary examination of the global food system – from agriculture, processing, distribution, consumption and waste management to social, political, economic and ethical issues. The course explores a variety of discourses, policies and practices that seek to promote sustainable food systems.

Case studies and field visits to local Danish solutions in different sectors of the food system are an integrated part of the course.

Instructor: Deborah Kaplan. M.Sc. (Sustainable Development, University of Exeter, UK, 2010).

B.A. (Environmental Studies, University of Exeter, UK, 2009). Leadership positions in Agenda 21, Nature Conservation and Human Rights Organizations. Member of Copenhagen District Council Committee on Environment and Transportation and Urban Garden Network. With DIS 1985-1998 and since 2002.

Design, Architecture, Studio Art

Furniture Design in Scandinavia Workshop Fall & Spring. 3 Credits.

The course presents the Danish tradition in design and craft of furniture. It will include a workshop component where a prototype of the student’s design will be built. The course includes field studies to designers, furniture makers and showrooms in greater Copenhagen. The course will run for half of the semester in an intense format.

Instructor: TBA

http://www.dis.dk/course-list/

Gang Crime in Scandinavia Fall & Spring. 3 Credits.

Even in relatively peaceful Denmark there is gang crime. The country has seen gang wars and rivalry between leading groups, such as Hells Angels, Bandidos and various immigrant outfits fighting over the drug and sex markets. This course focuses on reasons why gang crimes exists, ways to prevent it from emerging or spreading, and how to deal with existing gang activity.

Instructor: Anne Okkels Birk. (See Criminology and Criminal Justice in Scandinavia).

History. Religious Studies.

Gardens of the Gods: The History of Paradise in World Religions Fall & Spring. 3 Credits.

Prerequisites: One-semester course in both micro- and macroeconomics, plus one course in either intermediate or advanced macroeconomics.

Instructor: Patricia Silva. (See Environmental Economics).

Literature.

Hans Christian Andersen and the Danish Golden Age Fall & Spring. 3 Credits.

Hans Christian Andersen’s tales are not just for children, but reflections of social and technological change. The course provides an understanding of the Romantic Age and the Danish Golden Age, and of the social and economic changes that affected life in mid-19th century Europe. Andersen’s works will be approached through the lenses of different literary schools.

Instructors:

Discover humanity’s complex relationship with deities, nature and art through a selective study of the powerful imagery and cults of the world religions. Gain insight into the significant status that plants and gardens play in nearly every religion. Just think of the ‘Garden of Eden’.

Instructor: Toby Musgrave. Ph.D. (Garden History, Reading University, UK, 1996). B.Sc. (Horticulture, Reading University, UK, 1990.)

Independent lecturer on garden and plant history since 1994. Author of seven books and numerous magazine and newspaper articles on the subjects of garden and plant history and design. With DIS since 2010.

Anthropology. Gender Studies. Sociology.

Gender and Sexuality in Scandinavia Fall & Spring. 3 Credits.

Janis Granger. Ph.D. (Scandinavian Studies, UC Berkeley, 1982). M.A. (Scandinavian Studies, UCLA, 1976). Lecturer in Danish, University of Wisconsin-Madison, 1982-1984. With DIS since 1984.

Lise Lotte Frederiksen. Cand.mag. (Literature and History of Theatre, University of Copenhagen 1975 and 1994). Lectureship at University College Copenhagen. Owner of the literary travel agency Peter and Ping. Founder of the Danish branch of The Dickens Fellowship. With DIS 1997-2005 and since 2008.

Health Science. Public Health. Public Policy.

Health Beyond Borders Fall & Spring. 3 Credits.

What characterizes interpretations of gender, body, and sexuality in the liberal Scandinavian context? The course explores current Scandinavian debates on gender equality, the role of men and masculinity, family structure, homosexuality, and prostitution. How do concepts of gender, body, and sexuality intersect with concepts of normality and what are the real consequences of these for both genders?

Instructor: Emily Childers Brocks. Cand.soc.

(Social Work, University of Aalborg, 2010). B.A. (Gender Studies, Indiana University, 2001).

Worked with the Danish Board of Social Services focusing on issues of prostitution and human trafficking in Denmark, 2007-2010. Currently an external consultant for the Danish Center against Human Trafficking. With DIS since 2010.

Legal Studies. Gender Studies. Political Science.

Gender Perspectives on Human Rights Fall & Spring. 3 Credits.

The course will examine the human rights framework through a gendered lens. Students will learn how current human rights practices fail to account for the ways in which human rights abuses target women directly. Creating a women’s human rights framework will equip women with a way to define, analyze, and articulate their experiences of violence and marginality and allow them to develop an array of visions and strategies for change.

Instructor: Anne Brandt Christensen. (See Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainable Business Practice).

Globalization contributes to major shifts in global health patterns and how these are perceived and addressed. Global health has become a discipline in itself. It emphasizes not only public health but also the broader connections to economic and political factors, and the connections between national and international aspects. This course maps and analyzes progress and challenges in meeting global health goals.

Instructor: Siri Tellier. M.A. (Public Health, Harvard, 1970). Forty years experience in international health programmes, incl. Director Danish Red Cross International Department; Representative UNFPA in Afghanistan, China, DPR Korea; Chair of UN System Theme Group on AIDS/China.

With DIS Since 2009.

Public Health. Public Policy.

Health Delivery and Prioritization in Northern Europe Fall & Spring. 3 Credits. Core course.

A study of the organization and provision of public health in Northern Europe, and of the historical, social, economic and political background of the present health care systems.

This course provides an understanding of what determines health, priority-setting for public health policy, and the relationship between the many players involved in policymaking and provision of health services.

Instructors: Morten Eiersted. Cand.scient.pol. (Political Science and Public Administration, University of Copenhagen, 2002). Editor at HIV-Danmark, 2003-2009. Research assistant at HIV-Danmark, 2009-present. With DIS since 2010.

Business. Economics. Finance. International Relations.

Globalization and European Economies Fall & Spring. 3 Credits. Core course.

This course will examine the impact of globalization on the integration of European economies, using standard economic theories of international trade applied to the EU common market and monetary union. You will gain a deeper understanding of the economic aspects of European trade, regional, labor and monetary policy and how European economies and institutions respond to the rapidly changing global economic environment.

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Jakob Hansen. Cand.scient.pol. (Political Science, University of Copenhagen, 2004). M.A. (Media and Culture, University of Copenhagen, 2002). News writer for NetDoktor.dk, 2002-2004. Research associate at Danish Institute for Health Services Research, 2005-present. With DIS since 2007.

Maj Vingum. Cand.mag. (History and Political Science, University of Southern Denmark and University of Copenhagen, 2004). Danish Embassy in Washington DC, 2006-2007.

DaneAge Association, 2009-present. With DIS

Economics. Public Health. Public Policy.

Health Economics and Health Policy in Europe Fall & Spring. 3 Credits.

A study of the most important concepts and theories in health economics and health policy analysis. The course will apply concepts and theories to actual cases from Northern Europe in which health economics rationales clash with health politics. Basic economic appraisals of health care interventions and decision analysis of health policy processes will be used to analyze current issues in Northern European health care systems.

Instructors: Jeppe Sørensen. Cand.scient.pol. (Political Science and Public Administration, University of Copenhagen, 2005). M.A. (Health Care Quality Improvement, University of Helsinki, 2004).

Health policy advisor for the Disabled Peoples Organisations Denmark, 2009-present. With DIS since 2005.

Andreas Daugaard Jørgensen. Cand.scient.pol.

(Political Science, University of Copenhagen, 2007). Researcher, Muusmann Research & Consulting, 2006-2007. Head of Section, Ministry of Health and Prevention, 2007-2009.

Head of Section, Ministry of Finance, 2009–present. With DIS since 2008.

Anders Møller Jakobsen. Cand.scient.pol.

(Political Science, University of Aarhus, 2006).

Head of Section Ministry of Interior and Health, 2006-2008. Private Secretary to the Minister, Ministry of Health and Prevention, 2008-2010.

Special Adviser, Ministry of Interior and Health, 2010-present. With DIS since 2011.

History. Urban Studies.

History of Copenhagen: Structure, Plan, Design Fall & Spring. 3 Credits.

Learn how to read a European city and decode its history.

Through on-site analyses and map exercises you will gain an understanding of Copenhagen’s morphological history – its urban plan and urban fabric – and the underlying causes of its stages of development. You will also get an introduction to the history of the European city.

Instructor: Carsten Pape. Cand.mag. (History and Russian Philology, Universities of Copenhagen and Aarhus, 1977). Research Associate, University of Copenhagen, 1977-83.

Visiting Adjunct Professor, American University, Washington, D.C., 1986. Carlsberg Foundation Research Scholarship, 2000. With DIS since 1983.

Dance History.

History of European Ballet Fall & Spring. 3 Credits. Additional fee of $180.

This course is a study of European ballet from court ballet to postmodern dance, focusing on prime choreographic works and leading artists, with a special focus on the Royal Danish Ballet and the Danish choreographer, August Bournonville.

Instructor: Heino Byrgesen. Mag.art. (Theatre Research, University of Copenhagen, 1971).

Head of Drama Production, Dramaturg and Theatre Critic, Drama Department, Danmarks Radio. President of the International Theatre Institute and the Danish Theatre Union. With DIS since 1972.

since 2009.

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Criminology. Sociology. Public Policy.

Course Descriptions

Instructors: Troels Wesenberg Kjær. M.D. (University of Copenhagen, 1992). Ph.D. (University of Copenhagen, 1996). Chief Physician in Clinical Neurophysiology, National University Hospital (Rigshospitalet). With DIS since 2003.

Peter Nørregaard. M.D. (University of Copenhagen, 1985). Ph.D. (University of Copenhagen, 1998). Chief Physician, Clinic of Internal Medicine, Medical Center, Frederiksberg Hospital (Copenhagen University Hospital). With DIS since 2004.

Communication. Film Studies. Media Studies.

History of European Film Fall. 3 Credits.

Following an introduction to early European film, this course focuses on the development of film language as well as major styles and trends in European film-making from early film pioneers to the Danish Dogma 95 movement. To place European film in context, a few major American films will also be studied. The course includes weekly screenings of major European films.

Torben Lykke Sørensen . M.D. (University of Copenhagen 1999). DM.Sci. (University of Copenhagen 2004). Associate professor at University of Copenhagen. Chief Physician in Ophthalmology, Roskilde Hospital (Copenhagen University Hospital). Former research fellow at Cleveland Clinic Foundation. With DIS since 2005.

Jesper Linde. M.D. (University of Copenhagen, 2006). Ph.D. Candidate, Resident at Department of Cardiology, Hvidovre Hospital (Copenhagen University Hospital). With DIS since 2010.

Instructors:

Anita Linde. M.D. (University of Copenhagen 2006). Employed in a general practice, with specialization in General Medicine. With DIS since 2011.

Morten Egholm. (See Contemporary European Film: The Individual and Society).

Anne Kaplan Jespersen. (See Contemporary European Film: The Individual and Society).

Amardeep Singh. M.D. (University of Copenhagen, 2008). Ph.D. candidate in Ophthalmology, Roskilde Hospital (Copenhagen University Hospital). Research in age-related macular degeneration. With DIS since 2010.

History. Religious Studies.

History of Jewish Life in Europe Fall. 3 Credits.

Maria Salling Eghøj . M.D. (University of Copenhagen, 2003). Senior resident in Ophthalmology, Department of Ophthalmology, Næstved Hospital (Copenhagen University Hospital). With DIS since 2008.

This course will focus on Jewish life in Europe from the 17th century through the present day. We will discuss themes such as the relationship between cultural/ethnic diversity and nationalism, the development of modern anti-Semitism, and the question of minority rights within a majority society.

Sophie Sejling. M.D. (University of Copenhagen, 2010). Resident at Hillerød Hospital (Copenhagen University Hospital). With DIS since 2010.

Instructor: Thorsten Wagner. (See Cultural History of Travel).

History. Legal Studies. Minority Studies.

Holocaust and Genocide Fall & Spring. 3 Credits. Additional fee - includes study tour to Germany.

This course analyses the causes and consequences of genocide. Specific cases of genocide and near-genocide, including the Holocaust, will be studied along with issues such as perpetrator profiles, commemoration, and genocide prevention. Definitions of genocide, methodology and theories of the phenomena of genocide will be discussed. It will offer both a theoretical framework and a more practical approach, particularly from the perspective of international relations.

Instructor: Torben Jørgensen. (See Auschwitz: From Genocide to Memorial).

Biology. Health Science.

Human Health and Disease: A Clinical Approach Fall & Spring. 3 Credits. Core course.

An introduction to the most important human diseases, their diagnoses and treatments, and to the clinical working methods of physicians as practiced at a Danish university hospital. Taught at the National University Hospital (Rigshospitalet) and several Copenhagen University Hospitals.

Prerequisites: At least one year of biology and one year of chemistry at the university level.

Please be aware that the course does not provide regular medical training corresponding to that of medical students and does not include shadowing of doctors or physical examination of patients.

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criminal activities, and its victims and perpetrators. They will also learn the most important elements of the legal and policy framework addressing trafficking at the European and international level.

Anne Brandt Christensen. (See Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainable Business Practice).

International Relations. Legal Studies. Political Science.

Humanitarian Law and Armed Conflict Fall & Spring. 3 Credits. Core course.

This course is an examination of human rights and the laws of armed conflict and how they apply to contemporary conflicts. The course seeks its inspiration in current events, and aims at enabling students to analyze events such as Somalian piracy, the killing of Osama Bin Laden and armed conflicts in Libya and Afghanistan in a legal context. It seeks to provide students with a thorough understanding of the legal aspects that regulate modern conflicts and how they interact with the political environment. In addition, the course examines the civil wars of former Yugoslavia as a case study to prepare for the study tour to the Balkans.

Prerequisites: A course in political science or human rights at university level.

Instructors: Ulrik Graff Rasmussen. Cand.jur. (Law, University of Copenhagen, 2006). European Legal Diploma, University of Kent, 2003. Head of Section, Danish Defense Command-Afghanistan, 2009. Head of Section, Danish Defense Command - Maritime operations, 2008. Deployed to Iraq in 2007 and Afghanistan in 2009. With DIS since 2010.

Nicolai Christoffersen. Cand.jur. (Law, University of Aarhus, 2006). Joint Senior Staff Course, Royal Danish Defense College, 2010. Trained in the Danish Army and deployed to Kosovo, 2000. Military Legal Adviser in the Danish Defense with prior deployments to Iraq in 2007, Afghanistan in 2008 and the Gulf of Aden in 2009. With DIS since 2010.

History. Public Health.

Impact of Epidemic Disease upon European History, The Fall. 3 Credits.

Legal Studies. Political Science.

Human Rights in Africa Fall & Spring. 3 Credits. University of Copenhagen course.

Governments, donors, international organizations, and NGOs are highlighting the need to respect fundamental human rights. This topic is inherently controversial as the word and meaning of “right” is debated across nations and peoples.

The course explores the implications of this new focus both at a regional level and through country specific case studies.

A broad overview of the shifting disease patterns of European history, from late Antiquity through the Middle Ages and Renaissance to the post-1700 decrease in mortality. Special attention will be paid to the contribution of epidemic disease to European attitudes, institutions, and policies, e.g., within public health.

Instructor: Peter Christensen. (See 20th Century European History).

Instructors:

Environmental Studies. History. Sustainability.

Andrew M. Jefferson. Ph.D. (Psychology, University of Copenhagen, 2004).

Specialization: Development of critical psychologies of prison practice; perpetrative institutions and networks; prevention of torture and organised violence; transitional justice; justice sector reform; comparative penology. Researcher, Rehabilitation and Research Centre for Torture Victims (RCT). With DIS since 2008.

Fall & Spring. 3 Credits.

Steffen Jensen. Ph.D. (International Development Studies, Roskilde University, 2002). Senior Researcher, Rehabilitation and Research Centre for Torture Victims (RCT). With DIS since 2008.

Impact of Plants on World History, The Plants have changed history and the way we live – on a global scale and in our everyday lives. From the rise and fall of empires and the exploitation of colonies to today’s emerging economies, plant products have shaped the development of civilization. This course reveals these influential plants and presents a thought-provoking narrative explaining how they have changed the world.

Instructor: Toby Musgrave. (See Gardens of the Gods: The History of Paradise in World Religions).

Art History.

Impressionism in Paris Gender Studies. Legal Studies. Sociology.

Human Trafficking in a Global Context Spring & Fall. 3 Credits.

Globally, human trafficking ranks among the most profitable criminal activities. It is also a violation of human rights.

In this course, students will gain an understanding of the issue of trafficking, including its extent, relation to other

Fall & Spring. 1 Credit. Additional fee - includes study tour to Paris.

Rebelling against the Salon, the French Impressionists caused a revolution in the well-established art world, changing the existing rules of technique, color and motif forever. The bustling life of Haussmann’s new modern Paris became the catalyst, birthplace and subject matter for these forerunners

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of modern art. The selection of painters studied includes Monet, Renoir, Degas, Manet, Berthe Morisot, Sisley, Bazille, Caillebotte, and Pisarro.

Design. Graphic Design. Studio Art.

Information Design Foundations Studio Fall & Spring. 6 Credits. Core course.

This course aims at developing students’ ‘graphic eye’ by analyzing existing examples of real-life identity, branding, and signage. The projects focus on the integration of graphic design and architecture in a Danish context. Students will be instructed as to how they can work in physical and digital media, as they will be challenged to use these media in each of their projects throughout the semester. The goal is to further their ability to convey abstract concepts through graphic and verbal communication.

Prerequisites: Documented background in Fine Arts or Studio Art, or completion of a course in drawing. Students are strongly recommended to enroll in the lecture course ‘Danish Design’.

Instructor: Lise Staubo. Graphic Designer (Interactive Media & Marketing Academy, 1998).

Art Director at Audio Media, 1998-2000. Senior Designer at Scandinavian Branding, 2000-2010.

Own design company since 2010. Winner of Multi Prize. Twice nominated for Papyrus Design Award. With DIS since 2010.

Design. Graphic Design. Studio Art.

Information Design Studio Fall & Spring. 6 Credits. Core course.

The course aims at developing graphic design skills by analyzing existing examples of real-life identity, branding, and signage. The projects focus on the integration of graphic design and architecture and students will be asked to solve design problems appropriate for the Danish context. Students will work in physical and digital media to further their ability to convey abstract concepts through graphic and verbal communication.

Prerequisites: Enrollment at a professional school or department of graphic design or communication design at the junior, senior or graduate level, and completion of a minimum of two graphic design related Studios prior to arrival at DIS. Basic knowledge of one or more programs in the Adobe Suite.

Instructor: Lise Staubo. (See previous).

Architecture. Design. Environmental Studies.

Integrated Sustainability Fall & Spring. 3 Credits.

A study of sustainable strategies and how to integrate them

Prerequisites: A course in sustainable design recommended, but not required.

Instructors:

Prerequisites: Documented background in Fine Arts or Studio Art, or completion of a course in drawing. Students are strongly recommended to enroll in the lecture course ‘20th and 21st Century Danish Architecture’.

Instructors: Birgitte Borup Kristensen. Interior Architect, M.D.D. (Denmark’s Design School, 1986). Own design office since 1988. Design work includes interior design, exhibition design, graphic design as well as furniture design. Recipient of several international awards. Works exhibited nationally and internationally. With DIS since 1998.

Anna Mette Monnely. Architect, M.A.A. (Royal Academy of Fine Arts, Copenhagen, 2005).

Employment at Sasaki Associates, Boston, 2006-8, and Smart Architecture, Boston, 2005-06). Vilhelm Lauritzen’s Office, Copenhagen, 2002-03). With DIS from 2010.

Johan Carlsson. Interior Architect, M.D.D., RIBA (Denmark’s Design School, Copenhagen, 2000) and Architectural Association, UK, 2000. Worked in various offices in England and Denmark. Own office since 2001. With DIS since 2002.

Criminology/Criminal Justice. History. Political Science.

Architecture. Design.

Intelligence, Spies and Al-Qaida

Interior Architecture Studio

Fall & Spring. 3 Credits.

Fall & Spring. 6 Credits. Core course.

Through a hands-on approach, students will learn how intelligence analysis works. Questions surrounding the terrorist organization, al-Qaida, such as what kind of organization is it? and Where did the organization develop from? will be discussed. If you are interested in intelligence analysis, this class is for you!

Studio focuses on interior architecture design in a Danish context, developing a concept and project design within an existing structure. Students create a design strategy shaping interior space and user experience. Studio groups combine students of different standing and background. The course is taught vertically, and expectations relate to each individual student. Full-year students can continue Interior Architecture Studio in spring, or they may switch to another Studio.

Instructors: Nis Mathiesen. Cand.mag. (Rhetoric, University of Copenhagen, 2006). M.A. (Intelligence and International Security, King’s College London, 2005). Chief Analyst with the private intelligence company Risk Intelligence, specializing in maritime security. With DIS since 2007.

Prerequisites: Enrollment at a professional school or department of architecture or design at the junior, senior or graduate level, and completion of a minimum of two spatial design studios prior to arrival at DIS.

Søren Hove. Ph.D. (Middle East Studies, University of Southern Denmark, 2009). Project Researcher at the DIIS for the research unit on The Middle East. Expert on the opposition in the Arabian Peninsula and the Horn of Africa.

With DIS since 2011.

Birgitte Borup Kristensen. (See previous).

Instructors:

Johan Carlsson. (See previous).

Advertising. Business. Communication.

International Advertising in a European Context Architecture. Design. Studio Art.

Interior Architecture Foundations Studio Fall & Spring. 6 Credits. Core course.

Students develop design skills through analysis of existing interiors and by solving real-life design problems in a Danish context. In studio projects, they construct spatial models in physical and digital media and advance their communication skills to express abstract concepts. Studios are taught vertically, combining students of different standing. Expectations relate to each individual student.

Full-year students can progress to Interior Architecture Studio in spring, take a different foundation Studio, or switch to another DIS program.

Fall & Spring. 3 Credits.

Globalization has made the international corporate world more alike, but it has not diminished the often subtle cultural and sociological differences among markets. This course offers in-depth knowledge of the elements of brand building, advertising and PR across cultures.

Instructors: Kimberly Sallingboe. B.A. (English, Rice University, 1999). Director of Communications, Settlement Facility – Dow Corning Trust, 2000-2004. Marketing Manager, Saxo Bank, Copenhagen, 2005-2008. Marketing and Communications Manager, Excitor A/S, 2008-2009. Internal Communications Partner, A.P. Møller–Maersk, 2009 – present. With DIS since 2010.

Leif H. Rasmussen. Cand.merc. (Copenhagen Business School, 1982). Head of Marketing, Faxe Brewery A/S, 1985-1989. Marketing Director, The Danish Brewery Group A/S, 1990-1996. Sales and Marketing Director, Royal Unibrew, 1997-2007. CEO and Owner, Imexpo. With DIS since 2007.

Business. Communication. Economics. International Relations. Management.

International Business Negotiations Fall. 3 Credits. Copenhagen Business School course.

This course offers an introduction to the process of business negotiations with parties whose interests, cultural norms, communication styles and business expectations may differ significantly from one’s own. Recent negotiation theory will be used to analyze the particulars of international business negotiations with a focus on two-party negotiations.

Includes intercultural negotiation simulations with Danish and other foreign students at a top Danish university.

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Instructor: Suzanne da Cunha Bang. (See Danish Language & Culture - Level I).

into a design process. The concept of sustainability will be analyzed, demonstrating why a critical and case-by-case approach is essential. From a basis in energy and water efficiency, the course will look at site and orientation, passive and active strategies, building envelope, heating and cooling, indoor environmental quality, materials and lighting. Additionally, Ecotect software analysis and Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) will be discussed.

Course Descriptions

Instructors: Christian Romer Løvendal . M.Sc. (Economics, University of Copenhagen. Institute of Economics, University of Budapest, 1993) Head of Section at Ministry of Foreign Affairs (1999-2001). Economist at UN Food and Agriculture Organization (2001-2009). Negotiation Adviser at Market Watch Management since 2009. External Lecturer at University of Copenhagen.

Karim Jabbar. (See Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainable Business Practice).

Communication. Journalism. Media Studies.

International Reporting Fall & Spring. 3 Credits.

Anne Marie Bülow. Ph.D. (English, University of East Anglia, 1983). Cand.mag. (English/Danish, University of Copenhagen, 1976). Member of ESF’s Review Panel for European Collaborative Research. Director Copenhagen Business Sschool Centre for Negotiation, 2009 to present. With DIS since 2010.

Business. Economics. Finance. Management.

International Financial Management Fall & Spring. 3 Credits.

A practical understanding of foreign exchange markets, international monetary markets, and international capital markets. The course focuses on the concepts of currency arbitrage, risk management, cash management, international debt and equity financing, market behavior, and relevant aspects of European monetary policy and its capital markets.

Prerequisites: One-semester courses in both micro- and macroeconomics at the university level, plus an introductory course in finance.

Instructor: Todd W. Johnson. (See Corporate Finance: European Case Studies).

International Relations. Legal Studies.

International Law from a European Perspective Fall & Spring. 3 Credits.

This course is an introduction to basic principles of international law: is it law and what is it good for? Why is there disagreement between the United States and Europe on issues such as the legality of war, the United Nations, and the International Criminal Court? And, have these points of contention changed under President Obama?

What does it take to be an international reporter? Learn how to effectively produce international content for an American audience. In this hands-on practical course, students will learn how journalism functions through an intercultural lens by being part of an international news source. Check it out at dispatch.dis.dk.

Instructor: James Kristoffer Miles. Journalist (Danish School of Journalism, 2010). Studied at San Francisco State University, 2009 and University of Copenhagen, 2004-2005.

Berlingske Media, Danmarks Radio, freelance journalist. Currently full time journalist with BT. With DIS since 2011.

History. International Relations. Political Science.

Israel: The Challenge of Contested Territory Fall & Spring. 1 Credit. Additional fee - includes study tour to Israel.

Israel is ubiquitous in international media coverage and political discourse but usually with a narrow, sensationalist focus on images of terror and violence. The course explores transformations in Israeli society by examining issues, such as the redefinition of Israeli identities between ethnicity, religion, and a new sense of individualism; the role of disputed territory; and the development of new mentalities and values.

Instructor: Thorsten Wagner. (See Cultural History of Travel)

Journalism vs. Public Relations Fall & Spring. 3 Credits.

Business. Communication. Marketing.

Instructors:

This course offers a framework for the development and implementation of a marketing plan, and an introduction to the key elements of brand marketing. Students work in groups on a marketing project with a Danish-based company, acquiring hands-on experience with marketing and branding.

Kierkegaard Honors Seminar Fall & Spring. 3 Credits. University of Copenhagen course.

This seminar course consists of a lecture series by distinguished scholars from the Søren Kierkegaard Research Centre at the University of Copenhagen, as well as round table discussions among students from DIS and the University of Copenhagen – Kierkegaard’s alma mater. Each lecture covers an important aspect of Kierkegaard’s work. At the end of the course, students will be able to distinguish and discuss various interpretations of Kierkegaard’s philosophy.

Co-requisite: At least one of the following DIS courses: Kierkegaard’s Authorship; The Making of the Modern Self; or Religion in Crisis.

Instructors: Jon Stewart. Ph.D. (Philosophy & Theology, University of Copenhagen, 2007 and 2003).

Ph.D. (Philosophy, University of California, San Diego, 1992). Associate Research Professor, Søren Kierkegaard Research Center, University of Copenhagen. With DIS since 2010.

Brian Söderquist. (See European Memory and Identity).

This course is like no other on PR and journalism. Other courses examine either the one or the other, but we will place you right where the two collide and show you what happens in the crash. Taught by a corporate lobbyist and a professional journalist, this course gets you up-close and personal with the inner workings of PR departments and newsrooms.

Fall & Spring. 3 Credits.

Philosophy. Religious Studies.

Communication. Journalism. Media Studies.

Instructor: Martin Mennecke. LL.M. (International Law, University of Edinburgh, 2000). Adjunct professor at the University of Copenhagen and the Royal Danish Defense College. Academic adviser to the Danish Foreign Ministry on the International Criminal Court. With DIS since 2004.

International Marketing and Branding

Rasmus Kristensen. M.A. (Cross Media Communication, University of Copenhagen, 2006). CCO at Jubii A/S (Lycos Europe). Head of PR and Marketing at Danish theatre, Østre Gasværk. Head of PR at Fri Film. Director and special consultant, Integral A/S - PR Division. Currently the Corporate Affairs Manager, Philip Morris. With DIS since 2010.

Esben Kjær. Cand.scient.pol. (Political Science, University of Copenhagen, 1992). M.A. (Journalism, New York University, 1999). New York correspondent and international business reporter at Berlingske Tidende; news desk editor at Time Magazine, New York; head of section, the Danish Ministry of Finance; Business Editor, Politiken. Host of “P1 Debat” at Danmarks Radio. With DIS since 2007.

Literature. Philosophy. Religious Studies.

Kierkegaard’s Authorship Fall & Spring. 3 Credits. University of Copenhagen course.

This course is particularly concerned with Kierkegaard’s theory of individual personhood. After a short historical introduction to Kierkegaard, we will look at some of his earliest works, which focus on the tension between the individual and community. We will read parts of The Concept of Irony and Either/Or, and we will read Fear and Trembling in its entirety. We will conclude with an examination of one of his late pseudonymous works, Sickness unto Death, as well as some of his signed works.

Instructor: Brian Söderquist. (See European Memory and Identity).

Anthropology, Linguistics, and Sociology.

Language, Youth and Society

Prerequisites: An introductory course in marketing.

Fall & Spring. 3 Credits. University of Copenhagen course.

Instructor: Leif H. Rasmussen. (See International Advertising in a European Context).

This course describes the language, behaviors and practices of young people in late modern Europe, particularly living in metropolitan areas. We will look at the interplay between ideology, social power, and culture as it can be observed in

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Instructors: J. Normann Jørgensen. Cand.mag. (Danish and History, University of Copenhagen, 1978).

Professor of Danish as a Second Language, Department of Scandinavian Studies and Linguistics, University of Copenhagen, since 1995. Head of the section of Danish as a Second and Foreign Language. With DIS since 2007.

and economic decentralization favoring suburbia? Drawing on expertise and insights from the social sciences, architecture, urban design, public health and other fields, this course will focus on topics that affect the quality of life in cities. Field studies and on-site analyses utilize Copenhagen as an urban laboratory to investigate how design can both shape urban environments and respond to urban problems.

Instructors: Signe Worm. M.D. (University of Copenhagen, 2002). Ph.D. (University of Copenhagen, 2009).

Clinical research associate at Copenhagen HIV Programme. Primary research interest: HIV/ metabolic side effects. With DIS since 2008.

Instructors:

Lars Peters. M.D. (University of Copenhagen, 2001). Clinical Research Associate, Copenhagen HIV Programme. Primary research interest: HIV/ Hepatitis coinfection. With DIS since 2007.

Regitze Marianne Hess. Architect, M.A.A. (Royal Academy of Fine Arts, Copenhagen, 1993). B. Eng. (Civil Engineering, McGill University, 1985).

Practicing architect. With DIS since 2003.

Health Science.

Lian Madsen. Ph.D. (University of Copenhagen, 2008). Postdoctoral researcher at the University of Copenhagen, Department of Scandinavian Studies and Linguistics. Research interests: Ethnographic, interactional sociolinguistics and discourse analysis, urban youth language, language and identities, poly-lingual practices, and language ideologies.

With DIS since 2009.

Jeffrey Risom. M.Sc. (City Design and Social Science, London School of Economics, 2009).

B.S. (Architectural Engineering, University of Colorado Boulder, 2001). Urban Designer at Gehl Architects, Copenhagen since 2003. With DIS 2001-2003 and since 2004.

Literature. Philosophy.

Business. Management. Organizational Behavior.

Leadership Across Cultures Fall & Spring. 3 Credits.

This course introduces the role of a corporate leader and the factors influencing leadership in cross-cultural teams. Students will examine theories related to corporate leadership, what makes a good leader, and developing leaders within an organization. The course also explores the role of culture in a corporate context and the challenges leaders face when leading multi-cultural teams and teams located in various geographic regions.

Instructor: Kimberly Sallingboe. (See International Advertising in a European Context).

Making of the Modern Self Fall & Spring. 3 Credits. Universitity of Copenhagen course.

Focusing on thinkers from Continental Europe like Jean-Paul Sartre, Simone de Beauvoir, Martin Heidegger, Hannah Arendt, and Copenhagen’s own Søren Kierkegaard, this course traces the development of the conception of ‘selfhood’ in the 19th and 20th centuries. We will observe how ethical thinking has moved from the language of duty to that of personal answerability, and how the search for meaningful personal existence has increasingly become the responsibility of the individual.

Instructor: Brian Söderquist. (See European Memory and Identity).

Design. History.

Literature. Psychology.

Literary Landscapes of the Mind

Meaning of Style, The Fall & Spring. 3 Credits.

Fall. 3 Credits.

Students will learn to analyze literature, film and art within a psychoanalytic context. We will focus on psychoanalytical readings of literature, paintings, sculpture and film and examine how artists have taken the inner workings of the mind and expressed it through words and visual media.

In the course of the semester, we will explore the world of fashion and the different ways dress can be interpreted. This will be done through class lectures complimented by field studies to leading Danish designers, fashion companies, and museums.

Instructor: Anders Larsen. (See Literary London).

Instructor: Keith Gumery. (See Barcelona: Football is Never Just a Game).

Medical Biotechnology & Drug Development Fall & Spring. 3 Credits. Core course.

Literary London Fall & Spring. 1 Credit. Additional fee - includes study tour to London.

London is, and has always been, a hub where great minds meet and find inspiration in the life of the city. For centuries, London has inspired authors, poets and playwrights. Virtually every street has its place in literary history, from Blake’s chartered streets near the Thames to the ethnic fabric of Brick Lane.

Spring. 6 Credits.

The Medical Research Project involves desk research as well as data collection in the field. The project will begin with discussions on content, literature search strategies, and the writing of a proposal. Students seek out a specialist in the field who acts as an advisor, guiding the student through the research process. Student evaluation is based upon the production of a single major paper at the end of the semester.

Prerequisites: Full year students only. DIS core course Human Health and Disease: A Clinical Approach taken in fall.

Instructors: TBA Architecture. Design. Studio Art.

Mediterranean Visual Journal Fall. 1 Credit. Additional fee - includes study tour to Mallorca.

This course exposes students to a series of techniques, methods, and media for recording and analyzing the environment through hand drawing. Skills are developed by keeping a well-documented and detailed sketchbook – a ‘visual journal’ – through the course of the tour.

Prerequisites: Prior sketching experience and a personal commitment to drawing is recommended. Completion of a course in drawing is required.

Instructor: Courtney D. Coyne Jensen. (See Architecture Foundations Studio).

Biology. Biotechnology. Genetics. Molecular Biology.

Metabolic Engineering and Functional Genomics Biology. Biomedicine. Biotechnology. Health Science.

Literature.

Medical Research Project

This course explores biotech opportunities and challenges within medicine, including personalized medicine, biomaterials, stem cells, and tissue engineering. Case studies highlight the Danish pharmaceuticals and biotech research community.

Prerequisites: At least one year of biology and one year of chemistry at the university level.

Instructor: TBA

Fall. 6 Credits. Technical University of Denmark course.

A lecture/lab course that gives students a fundamental understanding of the interplay between the many different intracellular reactions, and how the fluxes through the different pathways are regulated; special focus on pathways leading to industrially relevant products like primary metabolites, antibiotics, industrial enzymes, and pharmaceutical proteins.

Prerequisites: One year of biology and one semester of chemistry at the university level, plus an introductory course in molecular biology/genetics OR completion of your university’s prerequisites for an upper-level molecular biology/genetics course.

Instructors: Anders Larsen. Cand.mag. (History and English, University of Copenhagen, 2009) with specialization in national identity. With DIS since 2007.

Biology. Health Science. Public Health.

Medical Exploration of HIV/AIDS Fall & Spring. 3 Credits.

Charlotte Dalsgaard. Cand.mag. (English, University of Odense, 2000). Teaching position in Copenhagen, 2002-2005. Tour Leader, EF Educational Tours, UK, 1998-2000. UK Area Manager, EF Educational Tours, Netherlands, 2000-01. Current Director of DIS Study Tours.

With DIS since 2005.

The course aims at providing students with an evidencebased broad knowledge of the HIV pandemic, with a strong focus on the clinical effects of the disease. Topics include historical, biological, socio-economical and political aspects.

The course will also focus on local and global factors relevant to the continued spread of HIV, the obstacles to the prevention of HIV and to the complications relating to HIV treatment.

Sociology. Urban Studies.

Prerequisites: At least one year of biology and one year of chemistry at the university level.

Instructor: Irina Borodina. Ph.D. (Biotechnology, Technical University of Denmark, 2007). M.Sc. (Biotechnology, Technical University of Denmark, 2004). B.Sc. (Chemical Engineering, Kaunas University of Technology, 2001).

Post-doctoral researcher at Technical University of Denmark since 2007. With DIS since 2010.

Music.

Music Composition: Private Studio Instruction Fall & Spring. 6 Credits. Danish Royal Academy of Music course. Additional fee of $500.

Fall. 3 Credits.

This 6-credit course is for music majors or students of music composition with significant formal training only. The course offers private studio instruction at the Royal Danish Academy of Music.

How do we make our cities livable in the face of population growth, traffic congestion, competing claims on urban space,

Prerequisites: Music majors or students of music with significant formal training only. Acceptance by the Academy

Livability in the Modern City

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youth groups. The course will cover basic sociolinguistics as well as post-colonial theories of language and will further look at empirical studies of youth interaction in European cities.

Course Descriptions

required through advance submission of previous works. A repertoire list of works may also be included.

Instructor: The Danish Royal Academy of Music. This course is taught by faculty from the Royal Danish Academy of Music in cooperation with DIS. Music.

Music Performance: (Instrument or Voice) Fall & Spring. 6 Credits. Danish Royal Academy of Music course. Additional fee of $500.

This 6-credit course is for music majors or students of music with significant formal training only. The course offers participation in an instrumental ensemble at the Royal Danish Academy of Music and individual training in principal instrument or voice in the student’s primary area of study.

Prerequisites: Music majors or students of music with significant formal training only. Acceptance by the Academy required through advance submission of a solo performance recording on DVD. A repertoire list of works may also be included.

Instructor: The Danish Royal Academy of Music. This course is taught by faculty from the Royal Danish Academy of Music in cooperation with DIS.

History. Literature. Religious Studies.

Nordic Mythology Fall & Spring. 3 Credits.

The religion and world view of the pre-Christian Scandinavians is reflected in the mythology preserved in medieval texts and poems from the Viking Age (800-1050).

The course is based on readings of these primary texts, and the Icelandic Sagas further provide a glimpse into the culture and values of the Vikings. Analysis of the sagas as anthropological source material, as well as literature, will complete the course. Throughout the semester, field trips to museums and archaeological sites will help us reconstruct Viking spiritual life.

Muslims in the West Fall & Spring. 3 Credits.

As the Danish Muhammad cartoon controversy and European clashes over the Muslim female headscarf have shown, the question of Islam’s integration into the West is still a hotbed of cultural and political dispute. This course will introduce you to the nature and role of Islam in the West, and provide you with both hands-on and theoretical tools to analyze such disputes.

Instructor: Jakob Lindgaard. (See Cultural Diversity and Social Capital).

Biology. Biomedicine. Neuroscience. Psychology.

Mammals, birds and reptiles share similar evolutionally preserved brain structures to control the fear response.

But what about us? Does fear have a function in our consciousness today? This course examines the evolutionary aspects of the fear response, how it ties into decision-making and our everyday lives. The approach is multidisciplinary, synthesizing recent work from the fields of biology, psychology, neuroscience and philosophy.

Prerequisites: One year of biology or one year of psychology at the university level.

Instructors: Cecilie Licht. Ph.D. (Health Sciences, University of Copenhagen, 2009). M.Sc. (Human Biology, University of Copenhagen, 2006). Research Fellow, Department of Anesthesia, Boston Children’s Hospital, 2009. Postdoc, Neurobiology Research Unit, National University Hospital (Rigshospitalet), 2009-present. With DIS since 2011.

Troels Wesenberg Kjær. (See Human Health and Disease: A Clinical Approach).

Bettina Sejbjerg Sommer. (See European Storytelling: From Homer to Harry Potter).

A study of recent research in the rapidly expanding field of positive psychology. Students will critique the possible pitfalls of a psychology of happiness, explore constructs of subjective well-being, and consider the ways that positive emotions influence cognition, health, wealth, and social relationships.

Prerequisites: A university-level psychology course.

Instructors:

Political Science. International Relations.

Partners & Rivals: EU-US Relations Fall & Spring. 3 Credits.

This course will focus on differences and similarities in political culture in the US and Europe, the role of political leadership, approach to international negotiations, and the global role in the new world order. Included in the course will be case studies of the WTO disputes, the Iraq War, and the 2009 COP15 UN Climate Summit in Copenhagen.

Instructor: Jacob Buksti. (See Danish Politics and Society).

Communication. Journalism. Media Studies.

Fall & Spring. 3 Credits.

This course focuses on how photos shape public opinion and how they are used as a form of communication. What ethical and practical demands are involved in contemporary photojournalism? A final exhibition focused on portraiture will be held to display the students’ work. This course is not a technical photography foundation course, and students are expected to provide their own digital camera.

Instructor: Anders Clausen. Freelance photographer. Represented at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, National Museum of Photography, Copenhagen, and the Museum of Photographic Arts, Odense. Published ‘Postcards from Paradise: Refugees in Denmark,’ 2003. With DIS since 2006.

Helle Harnisch. Cand.pæd.psyk.(Educational Psychology, Danish University of Education, 2008). Specialized in the field of Positive Psychology. Teacher (Frederiksberg Teacher Training College, 2003). Contributing practitioner at the VIA Institute of Positive Psychology. With DIS since 2008.

Marie Brinkgaard. Cand.mag.pæd/psyk.

(Specialized in Positive Psychology and Human Resources, University of Copenhagen, 2010).

Educated in Coaching Management 2011. With DIS since 2011.

Education. Psychology.

Positive Psychology Practicum Fall & Spring. 3 Credits.

This optional practicum is a companion course to Positive Psychology. It offers an experiential opportunity for students to learn more about young children in Danish day care settings, early constructs of positive emotions, and the application of best practices to positive psychology principles. Every student has a placement one day per week (45 to 55 hours per semester). Students will observe and interact under the guidance of a supervisor.

Prerequisite: Criminal clearance form.

Instructor: Helle Harnisch. (See previous).

History. Philosophy.

Power of Thought in Europe, The Political Science. International Relations. Philosophy. Legal Studies. Sociology.

Fall & Spring. 3 Credits.

Political Activism: Engagement and Resistance

In this course, we will read, discuss and analyze some of the major European critical thinkers and concepts including knowledge, truth, critique, progress, and enlightenment from the Enlightenment to modernity.Through our discursive processes, we will critically evaluate and analyze the (lack of) critical thinking in contemporary society, and thereby develop our own critical and analytical skills. You will model your own thinking based on the examples set by philosophical masters of the past.

Fall & Spring. 3 Credits.

This course will explore the relationship between thought and action. This is a project-based course on leadership and taking action in your world. Students will learn the necessity of careful analysis and research in order to carry out leadership roles. Taking indignation as a point of departure and building on the analysis of economy, work, climate, poverty, and hunger, they will prepare an activist project and agenda.

Instructor: Jesper Lohmann. Cand.mag. (History of Ideas and American Studies, University of Aarhus, 2002). Former editor of Lettre Internationale. Employment with the public education system. With DIS since 2009.

Communication. Political Science.

Political Rhetoric: Blogs, Speeches and Spin Fall & Spring. 3 Credits.

Students will identify and decipher political communication

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Fall & Spring. 3 Credits. Core course.

Morten Warmind. Ph.D. (Sociology of Religion, University of Copenhagen, 1998). Mag.art.

(Sociology of Religion, University of Copenhagen, 1984). Associate Professor and Director of Studies, Department of History of Religion, University of Copenhagen. With DIS 1990-1997 and since 2000.

Neuroscience of Fear Fall & Spring. 3 Credits.

Instructor: Søren Lippert. M.A. (Political communication, University of Liverpool, 2005).

Journalist (Danish School of Journalism, 2002).

Employed by Social Democratic Party, advising party leadership on political communication; managing SDP’s permanent campaign. With DIS since 2010.

Positive Psychology

Instructors:

Photojournalism Anthropology. Minority Studies. Religious Studies. Sociology.

by applying theoretical background to real-world examples, thereby lifting the veil of mystery often surrounding political communication and ‘spin’. The aim is to develop an understanding of rhetoric and basic skills for working on or analyzing political campaigns.

Instructor: Jesper Lohmann. (See Political Activism: Engagement and Resistance).

Health Science. Public Health. Public Policy.

Pregnancy, Birth and Infancy in Denmark Fall & Spring. 3 Credits.

A study of how the Danish health system cares for mother and child from conception through pregnancy into early childhood. Emphasis is placed on three major areas: medical aspects of a healthy pregnancy including birth and postnatal care; services provided by the welfare system; and cultural values inherent in this system. Topics include role of the

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Health Science. Public Health.

Public Health Implications of Modern Lifestyles This course will introduce tools to understand and prioritize the public health responses in health promotion and preventive medicine, as well as the different approaches applied to combat widespread and prevalent diseases of both the present and future. The course will mainly focus on the literature of diet change, smoking cessation, alcohol reduction, and exercise, as well as look at the responses to different widespread diseases like COL, CVD, obesity and diabetes.

Prerequisites: One year of biology at the university level.

Instructor: Morten Eiersted. (Health Delivery and Prioritization in Northern Europe).

Minority Studies. Political Science. Sociology.

Racism: Theory and Cases Spring. 3 Credits. University of Copenhagen course.

midwife, pain relief, regulations governing maternity leave, and concepts of normality and risk.

Instructors: Mette Sejer Sørensen. B.Sc. (Midwifery, Metropolitan University College, 2009). B.Sc. (Anthropology, University of Aarhus, 2001).

Currently pursuing Master’s degree in Anthropology (University of Copenhagen).

Research assistant at Roskilde Hospital (Copenhagen University Hospital) 2009-present. Midwife and project coordinator at Holbæk Hospital (Copenhagen University Hospital), 2011-present. With DIS since 2011.

Torben Lykke Sørensen. (See Human Health and Disease: A Clinical Approach).

Criminology. Criminal Justice. Psychology.

Psychology and Criminal Behavior Fall & Spring. 3 Credits.

A study of criminal behavior from a predominantly psychological theoretical perspective. Key focus areas include: understanding the contexts within which criminal behavior occurs, the variety of offending behaviors and strategies for assessment, treatment and management strategies, and gaining insight into the special needs of mentally disordered offenders.

Prerequisites: A university-level psychology course.

Instructor: Anne Okkels Birk. (See Criminology and Criminal Justice in Scandinavia).

Psychology.

Psychology of Human Sexuality Fall & Spring. 3 Credits.

A study of human sexuality emphasizing psychological aspects and focusing on topics such as sexual development, gender, sexual attitudes and behavior, and sex therapy. One goal of this class is to develop a greater awareness of your own sexuality and the sexuality of others.

Prerequisites: A university-level psychology course.

Instructor: Karina Kehlet Lins. Lic. Psych. (Clinical Psychology, Free University of Brussels, Belgium). B.S. (Psychology, University of Essex).

Specialized in systemic/family- and relational psychotherapy (University Hospitals Leuven, Belgium). Private practice therapist and a behavior and communications trainer (Artop- Institute at the Humboldt University Berlin). With DIS since 2011.

Business. Organizational Behavior. Psychology. Sociology.

Psychology of Leadership Fall & Spring. 3 Credits.

This course examines the psychological and social processes that characterize effective leadership, including the qualities

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of leaders, psychological exchanges between leaders and followers, and the situations that make some people better leaders than others. This course will also explore factors which influence the qualities of leadership and the “cost” of leadership on the leader. Students will examine and understand her or his own style of leadership and followership.

Instructor: TBA

Racism is still a major dynamic impulse in modern society. We will look at contemporary theories of racism both as ideology and social practice and study the roots of modern racism. A critical approach to ‘race’ and racism will be developed: What is ‘race’? Why racism? What are the consequences?

Instructor: Mikaela von Freiesleben. Cand.mag.

(Religion and Sociology, University of Copenhagen, 2006). External Lecturer, Minority Studies, Institute for Cross-Cultural and Regional Studies, University of Copenhagen. Studies at Tel Aviv University, Israel, 2000-2001. With DIS since 2009.

Biology. Health Science. Neuroscience. Psychology.

Psychopharmacology - Substances and the Brain Fall & Spring. 3 Credits. Elective This course discusses and analyzes the effects of different drugs (legal and illegal) on the brain, covering neurotransmitters, basic neurobiology and functional drugs, also touches on psychology, sociology and the misery of addiction. A cellular and biochemical based course with some sociological element.

Prerequisites: One year biology and one semester psychology.

Instructor: TBA Ethics. Philosophy. Public Health.

Public Health Ethics Fall & Spring. 3 Credits.

Decision makers within health politics are increasingly dealing with ethical issues within public health. This course addresses some of the most urgent ethical dilemmas of public health, e.g. justice and health, coercion and the protection of society in case of infectious diseases, and regulation of individuals’ life-styles. In order to illustrate these issues of public health ethics, this course will focus on three cases: smoking; new medical technologies; and the SARS epidemic.

Instructors: Sigurd Mørk Rønbøl Lauridsen. Ph.D. (Bioethics and Public Health, University of Copenhagen, 2008). Cand.mag. (Philosophy and Political Science, University of Copenhagen, 2002).

Former external consultant at the Danish Board of Health and project manager of Human-Centered Research Hub at DEA. Current consultant at EVA. With DIS since 2007.

Kirsten Hansen. Ph.D. (Health Science, University of Copenhagen, 2010). Cand.mag.

(Philosophy, University of Copenhagen, 2001).

Current consultant at Health and Care Administration. With DIS since 2011.

Child Development. Literature. Sociology.

Rebel Child, The: Scandinavian Children’s Literature Fall & Spring. 3 Credits.

This course studies the characteristics of Scandinavian children’s literature. It is in the voice of its often rebellious role models that Scandinavian literature stands out in content as well as form. The course will offer a discussion of different perspectives on the child and compare the literature to both American and British works for children.

Instructor: Lise Lotte Frederiksen. (See Hans Christian Andersen and the Danish Golden Age).

Political Science. Religious Studies.

Religion and Politics in Europe Fall & Spring. 3 Credits.

Is the liaison between religion and politics a dangerous one?

Religion has certainly resurfaced as a visible player in politics, public life, and international relations. Secularism — the idea that religion and politics, church and state should be kept apart — has come under pressure. The purpose of this course is to examine the relation between religion and politics in from a European perspective.

Instructor: Bo Gytkjær Christensen. Cand.mag.

(Religious Studies and Philosophy, University of Aarhus, 2007). Articles about nationalism and religion in modern politics, and work with human rights issues in the Middle East. With DIS since 2009.

History. Philosophy. Religious Studies.

Religion in Crisis: 18th Century European Thought Spring. 3 Credits. Universitity of Copenhagen course.

A study of the challenges to religious thinking in the 18th century. Through texts from authors like Leibniz, Voltaire, Rousseau, Lessing, Jacobi, Hume, Fichte and Kant, we will explore questions such as the problem of evil, religious freedom, the divine nature of Christ, the Revelation, and the religious grounding of ethics.

Instructor: Jon Stewart. (See Kierkegaard Honors Level Seminar).

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Fall & Spring. 3 Credits.

Course Descriptions

Communication. Film Studies. Media Studies.

Scandinavian Moods in Cinema Fall & Spring. 3 Credits.

This course will study contemporary Nordic film. For years, the work of Roy Anderson, Lukas Moodysson, Aki Kaurismäki, Dagur Kari, and others have set a special tone and atmosphere in Scandinavian cinema. How do the heirs of Bergman, Lars von Trier and the Dogme 95 movement ask new questions and what elements, themes, and stories are typical of new Scandinavian film?

Instructor: Morten Egholm. (See Contemporary European Film: The Individual and Society).

History. Philosophy. Religious Studies.

Anthropology. Communication. Linguistics. Minority Studies.

Sociology.

Religion in Crisis: 19th Century European Thought

Service Learning Seminar

Fall. 3 Credits. Universitity of Copenhagen course.

We will begin with a careful examination of Hegel’s influential interpretation of the development of the various historical forms of religion and his analysis of religion as a form of knowing. We will then examine some of the most significant criticisms of Hegel’s understanding of religion in the works of D. F. Strauss, Feuerbach, Marx, Kierkegaard and Nietzsche in an effort to understand the challenges to religious thinking in the 19th century.

Instructor: Jon Stewart. (See Kierkegaard Honors Level Seminar).

Fall & Spring. 3 Credits.

Instructor: Jon Kyst. Ph.D. (English and Russian, University of Copenhagen, 2004). Part-time Lecturer, Department of East European Studies, University of Copenhagen. Visiting scholar, Columbia University, 2000-2004. Translator and conference interpreter. With DIS since 2003.

History. Russian Studies.

Russia Past and Present Environmental Science. Environmental Studies. Public Policy.

Renewable Energy Systems Fall & Spring. 3 Credits.

Climate change calls for radical re-thinking of our energy systems - ultimately, a change towards 100% renewable energy systems. But is this possible? This course examines the technical, economic, political and social aspects of renewable energy. Different renewable energy technologies (wind, solar, hydro, biomass, etc.) are explored, and the strengths and weaknesses of different policy options (feedin tariffs, quotas, etc.) are discussed.

Fall & Spring. 1 Credit.

The course and tour introduce you to a Russia in transition through insights into the long lines of Russian history, its political culture and current politics, and into the everyday life of its citizens, as evidenced in Moscow, Novgorod and St. Petersburg.

Instructor: Jon Kyst. (See previous).

Music.

Architecture. Design.

Scandinavian Classical Music Spring. 3 Credits.

History. Sociology.

Instructors: TBA

A comprehensive Nordic music history course focusing on the development of art music in Scandinavia from the middleages to the present. The music of Jean Sibelius, Edvard Grieg, Carl Nielsen, and others will be examined as the course compares the concurrent development of music in the rest of Europe to the nationalistic styles of Nordic music in the romantic period and onwards.

Royalty in the Land of Equality Literature.

This class studies the interplay between Danish royalty and society. We examine the history of the monarchy and study its influence on the art world in Denmark. A comparative study of other European nobility will be included as well as a look into American “royal families,” such as the Kennedys and Obamas. How do Americans and other nations perceive the Danish royal family? And why do Danes support the continuation of the monarchy in a country known for equality?

Scandinavian Crime Fiction

Instructor: Steffen Løvkjær. Cand.mag. (History and History of Art, University of Copenhagen, 2001). Attached to The Danish Royal Collection at Rosenborg and Chr.VIII’s Palace at Amalienborg as Assistant Curator since 1998.

With DIS since 2011.

Instructor: Janis Granger. (See Hans Christian Andersen and the Danish Golden Age).

Russian Literature in a Cultural Context Fall & Spring. 3 Credits. University of Copenhagen course.

The course provides a general understanding of Russian culture and history through the lens of literature. Russian cinema, art, and music will be studied alongside Russian literary masterpieces by authors such as Dostoevsky, Chekhov, Nabokov, and Bulgakov, among others. Students are encouraged to participate in the elective study tour to Russia.

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Simplicity in Architecture and Design Fall & Spring. 3 Credits.

“Simple” is the term most often used to characterize Scandinavian design and architecture. This course focuses on simplicity in lighting, material and functionality. The class includes multiple field trips to discuss the interpretation and implementation of simplicity in architecture and design in Copenhagen.

Instructor: Genevieve Fu. Master of Architecture (Yale School of Architecture, 2005). Master of Applied Economics (University of Michigan, 1994). Freelance architectural competition collaborator. Architect at heneghan.peng. architects, 2005-2009. Economist at U.S. Federal Trade Commission, 1995-2002. With DIS since 2011.

Fall & Spring. 3 Credits.

Why is Scandinavian crime fiction so popular? Is it the terse language, the Nordic landscape, and the protagonists as anti-heroes, feminists or outsiders, which make these novels so appealing? In this course we will study the Nordic detective novel and its development from pulp fiction to high brow, mainstream literature.

Interior Design. Interior Architecture. Architecture.

Scandinavian Interior Architecture Fall & Spring. 3 Credits.

Literature. Russian Studies.

Co-requisite: Students need to send a resumé and application. Students need to have written proof of a clean criminal record in order to volunteer.

Instructor: Bianca Katarzyna Liberski. Cand.merc. int. (Intercultural Management, Copenhagen Business School, 2005). B.A. (European Business and French, Manchester Metropolitan University, Université Blaise Pascal, 2000).

Project Coordinator, Danish Refugee Council, 2010. Ethics Officer, Borealis, Bruxelles, 2006-2007. With DIS since 2009

Instructor: Carlos García-Robles. Cand.techn.soc.

(Technological & Socio-Economic Planning, Roskilde University, 2009). B.A. (International Relations, National Autonomous University of Mexico, 2004). Represented Mexican NGOs during WSSD process, 2002. Member of the Energy and Climate Group, Project coordinator for Friends of the Earth Denmark for COP15 process. With DIS since 2011.

Fall & Spring. 3 Credits.

This seminar aims to enhance cross-cultural understanding through analysis and reflection on community-based volunteering experiences in Copenhagen. The in-class learning will consist of group work, discussions, and reflections, while the out-of-classroom learning will consist of student volunteering in the local community. The course aims to bolster the student’s cross-cultural awareness and competency and enhance their understanding of the different motives behind civic engagement in Denmark and the U.S.

Lecture course presenting the history and trends in interior architecture in Scandinavia. The focus will be on contemporary interiors and the use of materials, furniture, products, color, lighting and day-lighting. Discussion of how interiors can be sustainable as interior climates will be a consistent theme throughout the course. Lectures will be supported by extensive on-site visits in Copenhagen.

Neuroscience. Psychology. Sociology.

Social Brain, The: Neuropsychology of Social Behaviors Fall & Spring. 3 Credits.

The goal of this course is to explore the neural basis of human social interaction. Emphasis will be placed on how social psychology and neuroscience inform our understanding of social behavior, with each discipline offering unique and complimentary perspectives. Examples of topics: brain/ behavior development, relationship of emotions, cognition and social behavior, theory of mind, the role of empathy and the social self.

Prerequisites: Either Introduction to Psychology or Introduction to Neuroscience.

Instructor: Carla Caetano. (See Applied Psychology).

Instructor: TBA

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Anthropology. Public Health. Sociology.

Social Context of HIV/AIDS in Africa, The The course places the study of HIV/AIDS in Africa in a social science perspective, enabling students to understand and analyze how the AIDS epidemic in Africa is part of broader societal developments, as well as how the epidemic has affected these developments in Africa. This is a University of Copenhagen course open to DIS students.

Instructor: TBA Business. Environmental Studies. International Relations.

Management.

Social Sustainability in Global Supply Chain Management Fall. 3 Credits. Technical University of Denmark course.

The course focuses on the social and labour conditions with supply companies in Africa, Asia and Latin America, and on social impacts within the communities where the supplying manufacturers operate. This course goes beyond the communication of corporate social responsibility, as it presents those specific tools, voluntary standards and product standards (e.g. the standard ISO 26000 – Social responsibility), which are able to identify and map relevant stakeholders and social sustainability issues.

Instructor: Arne Wangel. Fil.dr. (Sociology, Lund University, 1997). Cand.scient.soc. (Sociology, University of Copenhagen, 1976). Malaysia Coordinator for Danish University Consortium for Environment and Development, Industry & Urban Areas (DUCED I&UA) 1998-2005. Associate professor at the Technical University of Denmark since 1996. With DIS since 2011.

Sociology. Anthropology. Gender Studies.

Sociology of the Family Fall & Spring. 3 Credits.

A sociological analysis of family structure, dynamics, and child-rearing patterns in diverse cultures. The principal objective of the course is to demythologize the family by exploring ways “the family” is experienced by people in different cultures, social classes, historical periods and gender. To increase our understanding of contemporary family issues, we will look at issues of work-family balance, parenting, marriage, divorce, and adoption through the lens of sociological theory.

Instuctor: Anna Nurse. Ph.D. (Sociology, University of California-Davis, 1999). M.A. (Sociology, University of California-Davis, 1993).

Associate professor of sociology at College of Wooster, Ohio. Teaches courses in criminology, family, research methods, and statistics. DIS visiting faculty, Spring 2012.

Anthropology. International Relations. Sociology. Political Science. Minority Studies.

Sociology Practicum Fall & Spring. 3 Credits.

Denmark is grappling with issues of cultural conflict. The objective of the practicum is to critically analyze the concepts and theories of these cultural challenges through hands-on engagement. Examples: teaching English in a Muslim school, assisting asylum seekers to publish a newspaper, creating an integration event and more. You will commit to a site (45 to 55 hours per semester) and be asked to reflect on your experience throughout the practicum.

Co-requisite: DIS course Cultural Diversity and Social Capital.

Instructor: Jakob Lindgaard. (See Cultural Diversity and Social Capital).

Business. Economics. Marketing.

Strategic Marketing Simulation Fall & Spring. 3 Credits.

The course will cover both strategic tools and a strategic simulation game. In the latter you will apply strategic

Prerequisites: one semester of both micro- and macroeconomics.

Instructor: Torsten Ringberg. Ph.D. (Marketing, Pennsylvania State University, 2001). Advanced MBA (International Marketing, Chaminade University, Hawaii). Professor, Copenhagen Business School, Department of Marketing.

Previous Associate Professor at the Lubar School of Business Administration, University of Wisconsin. With DIS since 2011.

Architecture. Public Health. Public Policy. Sociology. Urban Design.

Strategies for Urban Livability

Instructors: Leslie Lormier. Architect AIA LEED/BD+C. (Stanford University, Economics, 1988) (MArch,UC Berkeley, 1995). Employment at Sim Van der Ryn Architects & Associates, SMWM Architecture & Planning. Own firm since 2000, Lorimer Architecture. With DIS since 2010.

Environmental Science. Environmental Studies. Public Policy.

Sustainable Development: Environmental, Political and Social Issues Fall & Spring. 3 Credits. Core course.

This core course will enhance your understanding of the divergent goals and complex processes associated with sustainable development from a European perspective.

Specific focus is given to the interplay between social, political and economic issues and environmental concern.

You will be introduced to a broad range of Danish and European stakeholders currently shaping the sustainability agenda, and encouraged to identify your own values and strategies for a sustainable future.

Spring. 3 Credits.

Instructors:

Four contemporary strategies are explored. City as Human Habitat: quality of life through climatic conditions, transport systems, public space. Democratic City: social sustainability in City development. Bicycle Urbanism: Danish bicycle culture in urban planning and at the socio-cultural level. European “Fit City”: the physical environment supporting healthy lifestyle. Copenhagen will be used as an ‘urban laboratory’ to study how the four strategies are reflected in the urban environment.

Deborah Kaplan. (See Food Systems: Ecology, Economy & Ethics).

Instructor: Bianca Hermansen. Architect, M.A.A., Cand.arch. (Landscape Urbanism, The School of Architecture Aarhus, 2007). Ph.D. candidate (Center for Sports and Architecture at the Royal Danish Academy of FineArts). Project Manager and Urban Designer at Gehl Architects, Copenhagen, Denmark, 2007-2009. With DIS since 2010.

Sara Møhlenberg. Cand.scient.oecon.

(Environmental and Natural Resource Economics, University of Copenhagen, 2007).

Head of Section, Ministry of Climate and Energy, 2008-2009. Climate network manager, Copenhagen Business School, 2009-2010. Project developer and fundraiser, CradlePeople, 2011-present. With DIS since 2011.

Kasper Dam Mikkelsen. Cand.tech.soc.

(Technological and Socio-Economic Planning, Roskilde University, 2006). Project manager, Danish Society for Engineers, 2005-2007.

Sustainable energy consultant, NIRAS, 2007-present. With DIS since 2011.

Research Project.

Student Research Project Fall & Spring. 3 Credits.

If you would like to conduct research while in Denmark, perhaps as part of a project or thesis for home, you may apply for a 3-credit Student Research Project under the guidance of a Danish faculty supervisor.

Business. Environmental Studies. Management.

Sustainable Production and Consumption Fall. 3 Credits. Technical University of Denmark course.

Prerequisites: Any research project must be planned with a professor or advisor at your home university before arrival at DIS and approved by the DIS Director of Teaching & Learning.

The course introduces the product chain perspective and life cycle assessment as a tool to improve eco- and resource efficiency throughout the chain. It relates the product chain perspective to concepts of sustainable production and consumption. The course includes hands-on the application of screening tools - the Life Cycle Check, the MECO matrix, on-line tools and databases - on cases of product chains.

Architecture. Design. Environmental Studies.

Instructor: Arne Wangel. (See Social Sustainability in Global Supply Chain Management).

Sustainable Architecture in the Alps Spring. 1 Credit. Additional fee - includes study tour to Austria.

Sustainable design has increased in importance in recent years. This course and study tour will explore how sustainability is implemented in the western Austrian state of Vorarlberg, a region which has been at the absolute forefront of sustainable design for the last ten years.

Instructor: Bo Christiansen. (See Architectural Design Studio).

Architecture. Design. Environmental Studies.

Sustainable by Design Fall & Spring. 3 Credits.

The goal of this course is to educate students on how sustainability is defined and enacted through theory and real case studies. Topics encompass contemporary and future building codes and design policy, priorities and strategies of environmental sustainability with a focus on reduction of carbon dioxide emissions, and social and economical responsibility. These themes are viewed through many different scales of design, from urban planning and buildings to industrial design and products.

International Relations. Political Science.

Terrorism and Counter-Terrorism in International Politics Fall & Spring. 3 Credits.

A study of terrorism – its causes, aims, and forms – and of counterterrorism measures introduced by the international community and individual states. The course examines the implications of terrorism for international politics in the 21st century.

Instructor: Jesper Lohmann. (See Political Activism: Engagement and Resistance).

Design. Studio Art.

Textile Design in Scandinavia Workshop Fall & Spring. 3 Credits.

The course combines design and methods of printing for interior textiles with readings and discussion on the subject of textile design. The course will include a workshop component where printing methods will be taught and the student’s own designs can be realized as well as site visits to designers, producers and projects in the Scandinavian context. The course will run for half of the semester in an intense format.

Instructors: TBA

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COURSES

Fall & Spring. 3 Credits. University of Copenhagen course.

marketing management tools to business decisions in an active and changing environment. You will be part of a small product management team (typically three persons) that competes in a consumer market. Each group meets throughout the course (in and outside of class) where it will make strategic decisions on a number of variables (e.g., strategic direction, marketing mix, financials, production, consumer and segment positioning, distribution, R&D, longterm product introductions).

Course Descriptions

landscapes and historical sites providing insights into the culture and values of the Viking Age and its influence on modern Icelandic society. An emphasis will be placed on the Icelandic Sagas.

Instructor: Janis Granger. (See Hans Christian Andersen and the Danish Golden Age).

Communication. Media Studies. Sociology.

Virtual Worlds and the Social Media Fall & Spring. 3 Credits.

This course will survey the brief yet remarkable history of the Internet, the development of virtual worlds and the creation of communication cultures. Throughout the semester, we will examine the latest explorations of digital media and the new ways of deploying digital possibilities in business, politics and education. At the conclusion of this course, you will fully understand the impact that a digital lifestyle has on social interactions and its relation to the perception of ourselves as human beings.

Architecture. Studio Art. Urban Studies.

Urban Design Foundations Studio Fall & Spring. 6 Credits. Core course.

Students develop design skills for the urban condition by analyzing public space and solving urban design problems in the Danish context. In studio projects, they construct spatial models in physical and digital media and advance their communication skills to express abstract concepts.

Studios are taught vertically, combining students of different standing. Expectations relate to each individual student. Fullyear students can progress to Urban Design Studio in spring, take a different foundation Studio, or switch to another DIS program.

Prerequisites: Documented background in fine arts or studio art, or completion of a course in drawing. Students are strongly recommended to enroll in the lecture course ‘20th and 21st Century Danish Architecture’ Instructors: Line Schultz. Architect, M.A.A. (School of Architecture, Aarhus, 2001). Master in Strategic Urban planning (MPlan, Royal Academy of Fine Arts, Copenhagen, 2010). Working at Juul & Frost Architects as Urban Planner 2001-2006 with Henning Larsen Architects since 2006. With DIS since 2010.

Rasmus Frisk. Architect, M.A.A. (Royal Academy of Fine Arts, Copenhagen, 2003). Experience in a variety of offices including White Architects, Arx Kobe Architects and VLA Architects. Project Manager/Urban Designer at Gehl Architects.

With DIS since 2011.

Bianca Hermansen. (See Strategies for Urban Livability).

Architecture. Design. Landscape Architecture.

Urban Design Studio Fall & Spring. 6 Credits. Core course.

Using Copenhagen as a laboratory, students solve real-life problems using analytical and design methods specifically devised for urban design and landscape questions. Some sections in the Urban Design Studio will focus on issues of sustainable design.

Studio groups combine students of different standing and background. The course is taught vertically, and expectations relate to each individual student. Full-year students continue Urban Design Studio in spring, with the opportunity for research-based projects, or switch to another Studio.

Prerequisites: Enrollment at a professional school or department of architecture or design at the junior, senior or graduate level, and completion of a minimum of two spatial design studios prior to arrival at DIS. Instructors:

Fall & Spring. 3 Credits.

Through on-site studies, this course demonstrates how to experience, record, and analyze the European urban landscape, its fabric, spatial elements, and individual components. Studies are documented in a journal containing analytical sketches, diagrams, freehand perspectives, notes, and color studies.

Prerequisites: Enrollment in a Studio course at DIS. Exceptions on a case by case basis through the Architecture & Design department.

Instructors: Cecilia Nilsson. Architect, M.A.A. (Royal Academy of Fine Arts, Copenhagen, 1985).

Practicing architect since 1985. Own office since 2003. Lecturer at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts, School of Architecture. With DIS since 2003.

Sarah Ruck. Architect, M.A.A (Glasgow School of Art, 2008). Employment at architecture offices in the UK. Recently worked for Frank Harmon Architect, U.S., 2009. Now working for Tanja Jordan Architects. Studied at Kungliga Tekniska Högskolan, 2006. With DIS since 2010.

Architecture. Design. Studio Art.

Visual Journal Fall & Spring. 3 Credits.

The visual journal is a process-driven, theoretical tool where students record drawing inquiries for this course, Studio, and study tours. The focus is on understanding (as a dialogic, ‘situated’ activity) via different techniques and media.

Students observe and communicate diverse conditions and possibilities of physical environments and objects around us.

Line Schultz. (See Urban Design Foundations Studio).

Prerequisites: Enrollment in a Studio course at DIS. Exceptions on a case by case basis through the Architecture & Design department.

Rasmus Frisk. (See Urban Design Foundations Studio).

Instructors:

Bianca Hermansen. (See Strategies for Urban Livability).

Courtney D. Coyne Jensen. (See Architecture Foundations Studio).

Music.

Cecilia Nilsson. (See Urban Design Journal).

Vienna: Capital of Classical Music Fall & Spring. 1 Credit. Additional fee - includes study tour to Vienna.

Sara Ruck. (See Urban Design Jounal).

Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven, Schubert, Mahler, Brahms and Schönberg – luminaries of European classical music – all lived and worked in Vienna. This course and study tour will introduce you to basic forms of classical music, to masterworks of the leading composers, and to the city that fostered so many great composers.

Architecture. Design. Studio Art.

Architecture. Design. Urban Studies.

Urban Design Journal

Instructor: Inger Marie Vennize. Journalist (Danish School of Journalism, 1987). Studies in Nordic Literature (University of Odense, 1982) and in Foreign Relations and Communication (Stanford University, 1992-1993). Foreign news editing and reporting at Danmarks Radio since 1997. News anchor and reporter, TV2 News, 1987-1997. With DIS since 2007.

Instructors: Jakob Due Lorentzen. (See European Memory and Identity).

Ian Samuel Terkildsen. B.M. (Music Theory, New England Conservatory of Music, 1999). Graduate study in musicology and piano (University of Copenhagen, 2000-2002). Former instructor of music theory, New England Conservatory of Music. With DIS since 2007.

Watercolor Painting Spring. 3 Credits.

An introduction to watercolor painting as a medium for recording the environment in full, including color and texture.

Students use the skills and techniques of watercolor painting applicable to architectural sketching and architectural renderings. Topics include rendering techniques, mixing and applying color, analyzing color in the physical environment, and the strategic use of painting tools and paper to desired effect.

Prerequisites: Enrollment in a Studio course at DIS. Exceptions on a case by case basis through the Architecture & Design department.

Instructor: Cecilia Nilsson. (See Urban Design Journal).

History. Literature. Religious Studies.

Vikings and Sagas: The Story of Iceland

Art History. Gender Studies.

Spring. 1 Credit. Additional fee - includes study tour to Iceland.

Women, Art, Identity

An introduction to the religion and world view of the preChristian Scandinavians as reflected in primary medieval texts and poems from the Viking Age (800-1050). Visits to

This course is an investigation of women artists and their impact on early modern and contemporary culture, with a focus on Europe. Issues of gender, institutional practice, postmodernism, and contemporary critical debate form an essential component of class discussions and museum visits.

Fall & Spring. 3 Credits.

Instructor: Andrea Homann. (See Art Matters: Contemporary Art in Copenhagen).

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Reference Academic Calendars

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Admission, Registration, & Predeparture

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Tuition & Fees

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Our Students Come From...

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For U.S. Faculty & Advisors

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Map of Copenhagen

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Academic Calendar

Fall Semester 2012

Spring Semester 2013

Sat Aug 18

Latest departure from the U.S.

Sat Jan 12

Latest departure from the U.S.

Sun Aug 19

Arrival in Copenhagen. First day of DIS housing. Housing introduction

Sun Jan 13

Arrival in Copenhagen. First day of DIS housing. Housing introduction

Mon Aug 20-Wed Aug 22

Start of semester. Opening Ceremony.

Arrival Workshop

Mon Jan 14-Wed Jan 16

Start of semester. Opening Ceremony.

Arrival Workshop

Thu Aug 23

Start of classes

Thu Jan 17

Start of classes

Mon Sep 3-Sat Sep 8

Core Course Week including short program-integrated study tours

Mon Feb 4-Sat Feb 9

Core Course Week including short program-integrated study tours

Sat Sep 29-Sun Oct 7

Long program-integrated study tours in Europe or optional study tours, outdoor adventure trips, individual travel (depending on your program)

Sat Mar 2-Sun Mar 10

Long program-integrated study tours in Europe or optional study tours, outdoor adventure trips, individual travel (depending on your program)

Sat Oct 20-Sun Oct 28

Long program-integrated study tours in Europe or optional study tours, outdoor adventure trips, individual travel (depending on your program)

Sat Mar 23-Sun Mar 31

Long program-integrated study tours in Europe or optional study tours, outdoor adventure trips, individual travel (depending on your program)

Sat Nov 10-Sun Nov 18

Optional study tours/outdoor adventure trips/individual travel

Sat Apr13-Sun Apr 21

Optional study tours/outdoor adventure trips/individual travel

Sat Dec 08-Sun Dec 09

Reading days

Wed May 8-Thu May 9

Reading days

Mon Dec 10-Fri Dec 14

Final exams

Fri May 10-Wed May 15

Final exams

Fri Dec 14

Concluding Ceremony End-of-Semester Party

Wed May 15

Concluding Ceremony End-of-Semester Party

Sat Dec 15

Earliest departure to the U.S.

Thu May 16

Earliest departure to the U.S.

Mon Dec 17

Last day of DIS housing

Fri May 17

Last day of DIS housing

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http://www.dis.dk/calendar/

ADMISSION • Qualified students enrolled at any U.S. or Canadian college or university are welcome to apply • Courses are taught in English and designed for upper-level undergraduates (3rd-4th year). Some DIS programs also admit graduate students • A cumulative B average (3.0 on a 4.0 scale) is required. Applicants not meeting this requirement may (in exceptional cases) be considered • Be mindful of course and program prerequisites listed in this catalog and online • Admission is competitive, and you should be prepared to do challenging academic work APPLICATION The DIS application process varies by university and, in some cases, by the term you intend to study abroad and the program of study. Most students apply to DIS from their home campus, typically through the study abroad office, which can admit them directly without seeking DIS approval. Other students apply directly to DIS on a rolling basis, with deadlines of May 15 (fall/ year) and November 15 (spring).

Applications received by DIS after the deadline are placed on a waiting list and only accepted if space is available. Applying directly to DIS does not complicate or slow down the application process, nor does it have any bearing on your chances of admission.

HOW DO YOU APPLY? Fill out a non-binding preliminary application at www.dis.dk/apply as soon as you know you are interested in DIS – even years before you plan to go – and we’ll guide you from there. It is really easy.

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Admission, Registration & Predeparture

REGISTRATION Once you’ve been admitted – by your home institution or by DIS – you’ll receive a username and password to log onto the DIS website and register for courses, housing, optional study tours and other program offerings. Register as soon as you receive the login details from your advisor or from DIS; courses, housing and tours fill on a first-come, first-served basis. Courses are opened for registration approximately six months prior to the start of a semester.

Questions?

If you have questions about application, admission or registration process, please contact the DIS North American Office: 800 247 3477 or e-mail: dis@umn.edu.

RESIDENCE PERMIT Semester and year students will obtain a Danish Residence Permit after arrival in Denmark. NonU.S./European citizens will be contacted upon registration with special instructions.

PRE-DEPARTURE From the moment you register until you depart for Denmark, you’ll receive correspondence from the DIS North American Office: newsletters, e-mails about any missing registration forms, updates from DIS academic departments or the housing office and a pre-departure packet containing important information and details.

Partner Institution Admissions

DIS North American Office (NAO) Admissions

Student contacts partner institution to apply

Student submits preliminary application at www.dis.dk

Student applies to partner institution

Student applies online to DIS

Deadlines determined by partner

Student admitted, and given registration password by partner institution. Register now–courses, housing, tours fill quickly

Preferred deadlines: May 15 (fall/year), November 15 (spring)

Student admitted, and given registration password by DIS. Register now– courses, housing, tours fill quickly

Student registers and receives Danish Residence Permit instructions from the DIS North American Office

http://www.dis.dk/apply/

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Tuition & Fees

DIS Scholarship Opportunities The DIS Board has allocated need-based scholarship funds for students who could otherwise not afford to study in Denmark. Forty percent of all students receive a DIS scholarship or discount.

Three types of scholarships are offered and awarded on the basis of financial need: • The DIS Scholarship with grants in the range of $1,000 - $5,000 per semester.

• The DIS Work Study Scholarship of $500 per semester • The Mary Dau Scholarship of $500 - $2,000 (U.S. students only) More information can be found at www.dis.dk/scholarships.

SEMESTER

YEAR

$16,100

$24,150

Course instruction Program-Integrated Study Tours (two per semester) Course-integrated Field Studies Textbook rental Use of facilities including library and computer labs Final Grade Report and permanent academic records Academic Counseling and Support General administration of academic services

included included included included included included included included

included included included included included included included included

Comprehensive Housing & Student Affairs Fee*

$5,100

$10,200

included included included included included included included included included included included included

included included included included included included included included included included included included

DIS CHARGES Comprehensive Tuition Fee

Furnished room Local transportation from DIS to your housing Meals (host family and partially for Folkehøjskole) Laundry facilities and/or allowance Student information and service desk Group pick-up at airport on DIS arrival day Arrival Workshop Medical, accident and liability insurance Visa advice and assistance 24-hour emergency cell phone support Various cultural and social events Administration of housing and student affairs activities

VALUE FOR MONEY: NO HIDDEN COSTS All expenses covered by the Comprehensive Tuition and Housing Fees are clearly delineated in these pages and on the DIS website, as are any DIS-related optional expenses. As a non-profit organization, it is DIS policy to keep the total price and annual price increases to a minimum.

The DIS fees are published 12-16 months in advance of the start of your semester. They are listed in U.S. dollars and are guaranteed not to change once published.

*Please Note: Students who arrange their own housing will still be charged a portion of the Housing & Student Affairs fee. See website for details.

Total

ADDITIONAL ESTIMATED EXPENSES Residence permit (subject to change) International airfare Personal expenses Meals/per month* (non-host family, after DIS stipend) Cell phone minutes Optional study tours or adventure trips**

$21,200

$34,350

SEMESTER

YEAR

$300 $800 - $1500 $1500 - $3000 $250 - $400 per your use see website

$300 $800 - $1500 $3000 - $6000 $250 - $400 per your use see website

*A $600 food stipend is provided towards all non-host family students’ grocery costs. Students typically report spending $250-$400/month in addition to the food stipend. For additional details go to www.dis.dk/housing. **Please note: The price is subsidized by DIS to lower the cost for students.

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http://www.dis.dk/financial/

REFERENCE

Tuition & Fees

SCHOOL OF RECORD FEE DIS issues a Final Grade Report to the student after completion of their semester(s) of attendance. The Report is accepted as a transcript by most U.S. universities. The University of Minnesota is the DIS School of Record, and issues official transcripts to institutions that require a U.S. transcript for credit earned abroad. The additional fee for this service is $350. Students will receive additional information about School of Record during registration.

PROGRAM CHANGE FEE Making any changes to your choice of DIS academic program within 30 days of the program start date will result in a charge of $150. This policy only applies to changing a core course and its associated study tours, but not to elective course changes.

CANCELLATION 1. If you withdraw 31 days or more prior to the arrival day specified for your term of attendance, we will refund 100% of the total program cost, except the non-refundable deposit of $500.

2. If you withdraw 30 days or less prior to the arrival day as specified for your term of attendance, we will refund 50% of the total program cost, except the non-refundable deposit of $500.

3. If you withdraw on or after the arrival day, no refund will be issued.

DIS will withhold final grades if students owe DIS money for fees, housing damages, book replacement, student loans, etc.

FURTHER INFORMATION See www.dis.dk/financial/ for self-arranged housing, spouse/partner fee, refund policy and work in Denmark.

DEPOSIT / PAYMENT / CANCELLATION A place in the program is not ensured until either the institution that enrolled you or DIS receives a non-refundable deposit of $500. The deposit will be deducted from the invoice which is sent to you or to the institution that issues payment for you.

All fees must be paid to DIS before arrival. In exceptional cases, written permission by DIS to postpone part of the payment may be arranged.

If all fees are not paid by the end of the Arrival Workshop, students will be dismissed from the program.

http://www.dis.dk/financial/

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Our Students Come From...

These institutions sent students to DIS between spring 2010 and fall 2011 (total two-year enrollment in parentheses).

Partner institutions (see p. 78) are in bold.

ALABAMA Auburn University (1) ARIZONA University of Arizona (11) ARKANSAS University of Arkansas (1) University of the Ozarks (1) CALIFORNIA California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo (36) California State Polytechnic University, Pomona (1) California State University, Channel Islands (2) California State University, Fullerton (2) California State University, Northridge (3) California State University, Sacramento (1) Claremont McKenna College (10) Humboldt State University (1) Loyola Marymount University (1) Mills College (1) New School of Architecture & Design (5) Occidental College (1) Pomona College (2) San Francisco State University (2) Santa Clara University (13) Scripps College (21) Sonoma State University (9) Stanford University (1) University of California, Berkeley (12) University of California, Irvine (1) University of California, Los Angeles (3) University of California, Riverside (1) University of California, San Diego (4) University of California, Santa Cruz (1)

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University of Redlands (19) Whittier College (17) COLORADO Colorado College (16) Colorado State University (2) Rocky Mountain College of Art & Design (2) University of Colorado at Boulder (42) University of Colorado at Denver (1) University of Denver (35) CONNECTICUT Connecticut College (35) Quinnipiac University (1) Trinity College (22) University of Connecticut (15) University of Hartford (2) Wesleyan University (63) Yale University (12) DELAWARE University of Delaware (12) DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA American University (40) Corcoran College of Art & Design (6) Georgetown University (63) Howard University (4) The George Washington University (28) FLORIDA Lynn University (2) Saint Petersburg College (1) University of Florida (1) University of Miami (1) GEORGIA Georgia Institute of Technology (1) Oglethorpe University (1) Spelman College (5) University of Georgia (3) University of West Georgia (1) HAWAII Chaminade University of Honolulu (3) University of Hawaii at Manoa (10)

ILLINOIS Bradley University (7) Columbia College, Chicago (2) Illinois Wesleyan University (14) Knox College (22) Lake Forest College (1) Methodist College of Nursing (1) Northern Illinois University (3) Northwestern University (56) School of the Art Institute of Chicago (1) University of Chicago (1) University of Illinois at Chicago (22) University of Illinois at UrbanaChampaign (9) Wheaton College (2) INDIANA Ball State University DePauw University (10) Earlham College (1) Indiana University (92) Indiana University, Purdue University at Indianapolis (2) Purdue University (13) IOWA Coe College (1) Grand View University (1) Grinnell College (43) Luther College (3) University of Iowa (2) KANSAS Kansas State University (5) University of Kansas (21) KENTUCKY University of Kentucky (3) LOUISIANA Tulane University (59) MAINE Bates College (58) Bowdoin College (41) Colby College (30) University of Maine at Orono (1)

MARYLAND Goucher College (26) Johns Hopkins University (12) Loyola University in Maryland (87) Maryland Institute, College of Art (1) McDaniel College (1) St. Mary’s College of Maryland (1) University of Maryland, Baltimore County (4) University of Maryland, College Park (25) MASSACHUSETTS Amherst College (7) Bentley University (1) Boston Architectural Center (1) Boston College (2) Boston University (1) Brandeis University (27) Endicott College (8) Gordon College (1) Harvard University (6) Massachusetts College of Art & Design (1) Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (1) Mount Holyoke College (30) Simmons College (2) Smith College (37) Stonehill College (3) Tufts University (33) University of Massachusetts, Amherst (15) Wellesley College (26) Wheaton College, Massachusetts (16) Williams College (11) MICHIGAN Central Michigan University (5) College for Creative Studies (1) Eastern Michigan University (1) Grand Valley State University (1) Kalamazoo College (4) Kendall College of Art & Design of Ferris State University (1) University of Michigan (9) MINNESOTA Carleton College (41) Gustavus Adolphus College (8) Macalester College (31) Minneapolis College of Art and Design (3) Saint Catherine University (2) St. Olaf College (19) University of Minnesota, Duluth (1) University of Minnesota, Morris (3) University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (63) University of Saint Thomas (3)

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MONTANA Montana State University, Bozeman (5) NEBRASKA Creighton University (4) University of Nebraska at Omaha (1) NEW HAMPSHIRE University of New Hampshire (4) NEW JERSEY College of New Jersey (1) Montclair State University (1) New Jersey Institute of Technology (1) Princeton University (7) Ramapo College of New Jersey (1) NEW YORK Alfred University (1) Barnard College (12) Brooklyn College, The City University of New York (2) Colgate University (6) College of Staten Island, City University of New York (7) Columbia University (7) Cornell University (44) Daemen College (1) Fordham University (9) Hamilton College (43) Hobart & William Smith Colleges (51) Hunter College, The City University of New York (1) Lehman College, The City University of New York (1) Manhattan College (1) New York University (2) Parsons The New School for Design (2) Pratt Institute (123) Purchase College, State University of New York (4) Rochester Institute of Technology (22) Saint Lawrence University (66) Sarah Lawrence College (3) Siena College (7) Skidmore College (44) State University of New York at Cortland (1) State University of New York at New Paltz (1)

State University of New York at Potsdam (1) The Sage Colleges (1) Union College (23) University at Albany, State University of New York (10) Buffalo State, University of New York (3) University of Rochester (16) Vassar College (33) NORTH CAROLINA Appalachian State University (2) Davidson College (7) Duke University (17) Elon University (47) Meredith College (25) North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University (1) North Carolina State University (4) University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (15) University of North Carolina, Charlotte (1) Wake Forest University (19) Wingate University (2) OHIO Capital University (1) Case Western Reserve University (12) College of Wooster (23) Denison University (57) John Carroll University (2) Kenyon College (16) Miami University (18) Oberlin College (17) Ohio University (1) Otterbein University (1) The Ohio State University (9) University of Cincinnati (18) Wittenberg University (2) OKLAHOMA Oklahoma City University (1) Oklahoma State University (1) OREGON Lewis & Clark College (2) Portland State University (6) University of Oregon (28) PENNSYLVANIA Bryn Mawr College (18) Bucknell University (41) Carnegie Mellon University (20) Dickinson College (5) Drexel University (4) Eastern University (4) Franklin and Marshall College (48) Gettysburg College (115) Haverford College (9)

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Lafayette College (6) Lehigh University (22) Muhlenberg College (12) Penn State University (2) Philadelphia University (53) Susquehanna University (2) Swarthmore College (8) Temple University (1) University of Pittsburgh (9) University of Scranton (3) University of the Sciences in Philadelphia (2) Ursinus College (2) Villanova University (29) PUERTO RICO University of Puerto Rico, Carolina (1) RHODE ISLAND Brown University (69) Providence College (17) Rhode Island School of Design (28) Salve Regina University (1) University of Rhode Island (3) SOUTH CAROLINA College of Charleston (2) Converse College (1) University of South Carolina (2) Wofford College (12) SOUTH DAKOTA Augustana College, Sioux Falls (1) TENNESSEE East Tennessee State University (1) Rhodes College (7) Sewanee, University of the South (4) University of Tennessee (11) Vanderbilt University (136) TEXAS Baylor University (1) Rice University (5) Saint Edward’s University (1) Southern Methodist University (47) Southwestern University (11) Stephen F. Austin State University (2) Texas A & M University (3) Texas Christian University (1) Texas Tech University (8) Trinity University (9) University of Texas at Austin (16) University of Texas at Dallas (1) University of Texas at San Antonio (1)

VERMONT Champlain College (1) Middlebury College (23) Saint Michael’s College (9) University of Vermont (17)

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MISSOURI Drury University (1) Park University (3) University of Missouri (5) University of Missouri, St. Louis (1) Washington University in St. Louis (45)

VIRGINIA College of William and Mary George Mason University (1) Hampton University (1) James Madison University (1) Randolph College (1) University of Richmond (32) University of Virginia (48) Virginia Commonwealth University (1) Virginia Military Institute (1) Virginia Tech (5) Washington and Lee University (19) WASHINGTON Evergreen State College (1) Pacific Lutheran University (9) Seattle University (12) University of Puget Sound (7) University of Washington (3) Washington State University (7) Whitman College (3) WISCONSIN Alverno College (3) Beloit College (7) Lawrence University (4) University of Wisconsin, Madison (4) AUSTRALIA University of New South Wales (1) CANADA McGill University (1) Trinity Western University (1) University of British Columbia (7) University of Calgary (1)

UTAH Westminster College of Salt Lake City (1)

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For Faculty & Advisors

PARTNER UNIVERSITIES DIS works in partnership with approximately 165 universities primarily in the U.S. (see pp. 76-77), who provide 92% of DIS enrollment. DIS assists partner universities in internationalizing their institutions in various ways according to mutual agreement.

A partner not only approves DIS, but also has a formalized relationship through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). Partners are not obligated to send any specific number of students to DIS, and no fee is charged to obtain or maintain partner status.

After an MoU is signed, DIS works with the new partner to complete a comprehensive review to establish a common understanding of each institution’s expectations and requirements in regard to academics, admissions, housing, invoicing, and so forth.

BENEFITS OF PARTNERSHIP • Ability to admit students directly to DIS • Customized invoicing and institutional scholarship opportunities • Visiting faculty opportunities • Faculty-led summer program option • Enforcement of your housing and academic policies regarding credit load, pass/fail, and other restrictions • Campus visits from DIS, designed for outreach, professional development and institutional collaboration • Partners are expected to take an active role in the evaluation and development of the DIS curriculum and other programming at least once a year via e-mail, as well as during visits to and from DIS • DIS encourages faculty, administrators and advisors to exercise due diligence through visits to DIS. Site visits are organized each semester in the form of International Educators Workshops (see www/dis.dk/iew) • A web page is created for each DIS Partner, with links and contact information for your office, alumni and scholarship information •H igh level of personalized service and support

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Faculty-led Summer Programs Partner university faculty are encouraged to bring their own students to Copenhagen for a summer course. DIS provides local support including housing, facilities, student services, and academic support in the form of guest lectures and field study contacts through our faculty and extensive local network.

KEY FEATURES • Course taught and designed by faculty from your university for your students • Flexible dates, duration, and number of students • Level of support tailored to your needs • Can be established as a one-time offering, or to be offered annually • May follow the DIS summer calendar, to incorporate your students into DIS arrival & orientation programming SAMPLE PROGRAMS Carleton College: New Media Studies in Europe is a ten-week off-campus program exploring and making new media in Barcelona, Berlin and Copenhagen. DIS provides housing, group airport pickup and orientation, classroom, guest lecture, field studies, welcome and concluding dinners for the Copenhagen component. Summer 2011 St Lawrence University: Neuroscience of Fear is a three-week course examining brain structures and the fear response, the role of emotion in consciousness, and cultural influences.

The program is open to students at any U.S. institution, taught by SLU faculty and designed for neuroscience or biology credit. Curriculum is enriched by Danish guest lectures and field visits.

DIS provides housing, classrooms, billing and transcript services. Summer 2011 McIntire School of Commerce, University of Virginia: European Business Strategy serves as one component of a broader faculty-led summer program for MBA students. DIS provides guest lectures and field studies. Since 2009

ACADEMIC ADVISORY COUNCIL University of Minnesota, the DIS School of Record, works closely with DIS on curricular and program quality through permanent representation on the DIS Academic Advisory Council and through program reviews every fifth year. The 2011 review may be downloaded from www.dis.dk/review.

The DIS Academic Advisory Council focuses on the continued alignment of the DIS curriculum with the goals and needs of U.S. undergraduate institutions. The Council also ensures that the DIS Faculty is kept abreast of the requirements and quality measures of U.S. sending institutions.

The DIS Academic Advisory Council convenes once a year. Permanent members are DIS Academic Management, DIS faculty, two representatives from the University of Minnesota, as well as up to six members representing DIS partner institutions with threeyear rotating membership.

http://www.dis.dk/faculty/

REFERENCE

For Faculty & Advisors

INTERNATIONAL EDUCATORS WORKSHOPS Each semester, DIS offers faculty and administrators at U.S. universities and colleges a five-day International Educators Workshop (IEW) in Copenhagen. IEW is a key element in creating and maintaining dialogue with our partners and fostering program development.

The workshop provides: • Professional development to new and long-time colleagues including faculty, advisors, education abroad staff and other administrators at U.S. institutions • An opportunity for participants to comprehensively review the DIS program and to contribute to its ongoing curriculum development and improvement • An interactive introduction to the academic programs and curriculum, the city of Copenhagen and to Danish culture and society • Opportunity to participate and present on panels The workshop is like a mini-semester at DIS with opportunities to attend classes, meet DIS staff, faculty and students, participate in field studies, live with a host family, get to know Danish culture and society and live the DIS experience.

Participants are also invited to join the program or optional study tours within Denmark and/or Europe which are often scheduled right before or after the workshop.

IEW Dates 2011-2013 Fall 2011: Tue Oct 25 - Sat Oct 29 Spring 2012: Tue Mar 27 - Sat Mar 31 Fall 2012: Mon Nov 05 - Fri Nov 09 Spring 2013: Mon Mar 18 - Fri Mar 22

DANISH STUDENTS TO THE U.S. Each year, DIS sends over 50 highly qualified Danish students from the University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen Business School, Roskilde University and the Technical University of Denmark to spend a semester at partner Institutions in the U.S. These universities offer Danish students free or subsidized spots in exchange for DIS tuition discounts for their own students.

VISITING FACULTY AT DIS Partner university faculty are encouraged to apply to teach a semester course at DIS. Proposed courses should complement the existing DIS curriculum and be adapted to take advantage of local/regional resources, including guest lectures and field studies.

Proposals should be submitted at least one year in advance.

Questions?

For more information or for questions about IEW, visit www.dis.dk/iew or contact Julie Scott, Director of Institutional Relations, js@dis.dk or 781 245 2485 For full details on becoming DIS visiting faculty, see: www.dis.dk/visiting-faculty/ For information on Faculty-led Summer Programs, contact Swenyu Hu, Executive Analyst, shu@dis.dk

CRAIG STEPHENS SANTA CLARA UNIVERSITY VISITING FACULTY FALL 2010 “Teaching at DIS has been a fantastic experience. The staff and faculty are wonderful, and it’s so exciting to be able to use Copenhagen and Denmark as a real-world learning laboratory to see sustainability concepts in action.

“Denmark is small country, but a serious player in the world of renewable energy. In my biofuels class, we can go to a biotech company making cellulases, a power plant using biomass and a pig farm producing biogas. On the sustainability study tour, we saw wind turbines and other energy technologies up close while learning more about Danish culture.”

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Map of Copenhagen

The Little Mermaid

The Lakes

State Museum of Art DIS Residential Community Studenterhuset

Royal Palace Royal Opera

Nyhavn

DIS

City Hall Square

Glyptotek Art Museum

Tivoli Copenhagen Central Station

Index

B Biology, 10 Biomedicine, 20 Biomedicine, 10 Biotechnology, 10 Buddy Network, 42 Business, 10 C Calendar, 72 Cancellation, 75 Cell phone, 74 Child development, 10 Child diversity and development, 21 Classics, 10 Communication and media, 22 Communication, 10 Commuting, 38-40 Contents, 1 Cooperating universities/colleges, 76-77 Copenhagen map, 80 Copenhagen, 6, 36 Core courses, 9 Cost of the program, 74 Course descriptions, 54-70 Course list, 10-13 Credits, 8 Criminal justice, 11 Criminology, 11 Cultural immersion, 6, 42

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E Economics, 11 Education, 11 Environmental science, 11 Environmental studies, 11 Ethics, 11 European humanities, 23 European politics, 24 Expenses, 74 External courses, 14 F Faculty, DIS, 15 Faculty-led summer programs, 78 Fees, 74 Field studies, 8 Film studies, 11 Finance, 11 Financial information, 74 Financial support, 74 Folkehøjskole, 39 Foreign languages, 14 Full year, 14 G Gender studies, 11 Global economics, 25 Graphic design, 11 H Health science, 12 History, 11 Host family, 38 Housing fee, 74 Housing, 6, 38-40 Housing, self-arranged, 38 I IEW, 79 Immersion and engagement, 35 Integrated study tours, 6, 8, 9, 1833, 47 International business, 26 International Educators Workshop, 79 International relations, 11 J Journalism, 12 Justice and Human Rights, 27

K Kollegium, 40 L Landscape architecture, 12 Languages, foreign, 14 Legal studies, 12 Literature, 12 Living arrangements, 6, 38 M Majors, courses by, 10-13 Management, 12 Map of Copenhagen, 80 Marketing, 12 Media studies, 12 Medical practice and policy, 28 Minority studies, 12 Molecular biology, 12 Music, 12, 14, 23 Music, 12 N Neuroscience, 12 O Optional study tours, 6, 47, 48-49 Organizational behavior, 12 Outdoor adventure trips, 6, 50-51 P Partner universities/colleges, 76-77 Partnership program, 78 Payment, 75 Performing arts, 14 Philosophy, 12 Political science, 12 Pre-architecture, 19 Pre-departure, 73 Pre-medicine, 12 Prices, 74 Program descriptions, 17-31 Program list, 9 Program study tours, 6, 8, 9, 1833, 47 Project, research, 14 Psychology, 12 Psychology, 29 Public health, 13 Public policy, 13 R Reference, 71 Refund, 75 Registration, 73 Religious studies, 13 Research project, 13 Research, 14 Residence permit, 73 Residential Community, 39 Russian studies, 13

S Scholarships, 74 School of Record, 75 Science and the environment, 31 Sociology, 13 Sociology, 32 Sports, 43 Studio Art, 13 Study tours, optional, 6, 47, 48-49 Study tours, program, 6, 8, 9, 1833, 47 Summer, (see Summer Catalog) Sustainability, 13 Sustainability in Europe, 33 T Travel break, 6, 47 Travel, 45 U Urban Studies, 13 V Visa, residence, 73 Visiting faculty, 79 Visiting Family, 42 Volunteering, 44 W Withdrawal, 75

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 2011, this publication should not be assumed to be currently complete and fully accurate.

DIS and the University of Minnesota are committed to the policy that all persons shall have equal access to their programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status or sexual orientation.

Editor: Billy Leahy Art Director: Emily Woods Design: Lise Staubo Design Sub Editor: Kirsten Long Printed in the U.S., July 2011

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INDEX

A About DIS, 5 Academic Advisory Council, 78 Academic calendars, 72 Academic details, 14 Academic programs, 17-31 Accommodation, 6, 38 Activities and immersion fair, 43 Activities, 43 Address, (see back cover) Admission, 73 Adventure trips, outdoor, 6, 50-51 Advertising, 10 Anthropology, 10 Application, 73 Archaeology, 10 Architectural history, 10 Architecture and design, 18 Architecture, 10 Art History, 10

D Danish language and culture, 41 Danish language, 11 Danish roommate, 40 Denmark, 37 Design, 11 Desposit, 75 DIS Ambassadors Program, 42 DIS Buddy Network, 42 DIS Residential Community, 39 Disclaimer, 81

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