DIS Stockholm Catalog, Fall 2017 & Spring 2018

DIS Stockholm FALL 2017 & SPRING 2018 Gender & Sexuality Studies Global Economics International Relations Literature

Medical Practice & Policy Psychology Public Health

STOCKHOLM as your home, Europe as your classroom

Dear Student, The choice to study abroad is an important one. It certainly was for me. I studied abroad twice and both times, I was nervous about leaving my family, my friends, and my home behind.

Obviously, I was excited to study and live in a new place, but worried that moving to a different country would be too overwhelming for me. Looking back, studying abroad was the best decision I ever made. It gave me the ability to navigate other cultures and the confidence to take on the world.

My personal experience with study abroad is something I use at DIS every single day. It has given me a sense of purpose: to ensure that each DIS student has the opportunity to make the most of their study abroad experience, find new inspiration, make new discoveries, engage, and grow.

DIS is a non-profit study abroad foundation established in Denmark in 1959, with locations in Copenhagen and Stockholm. DIS provides semester, academic year, and summer programs taught in English, and offers high-impact learning experiences for upper-division undergraduate students from distinguished North American colleges and universities. The intellectually challenging curriculum is broad, cutting edge, and enriched by experiential learning components, including faculty-led study tours across Europe. The housing and extracurricular offerings provide students with opportunities for meaningful cultural engagement and personal growth.

When you walk into a DIS classroom or go on a DIS study tour, you will sense that commitment! The faculty and staff share my ambition and we take the ‘study’ in ‘study abroad’ seriously.

We will push you academically, expose you to new ideas, and challenge your perspectives on contemporary and global dilemmas. We want to support your academic aspirations and your personal goals – and spark your curiosity and love of learning.

I hope you will join us in Stockholm and make your study abroad experience matter!

Malene Torp Executive Director

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INTRODUCTION – THIS IS DIS Study Abroad at DIS Stockholm Stockholm As Your Home Get Started & Plan Your Semester

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BUILD YOUR CURRICULUM Academic Programs Swedish Language and Culture Courses Optional Study Tours

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CREATE YOUR DIS EXPERIENCE Housing Options Meet the Locals DIScovery Trips Five Ways to Fika

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CALENDAR, FEES, & APPLICATION Key Dates & Application Details DIS Semester Overview Tuition & Fees DIS Partner Institutions Study Tour Destinations Map

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COURSES Course Descriptions Course List by Discipline Face to Face With Faculty

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Study Abroad at DIS Stockholm Ignite your love of learning, further your academic achievements, develop intercultural understanding, and acquire life skills essential for engaged citizenship.

Discover Europe and meet the unexpected.

Freedom of Choice

Faculty Who Teach What They Do

Pursue your academic and personal goals abroad. Build your semester by choosing a core course from seven academic programs, and select from over 30 upper-level elective courses. Your freedom of choice extends to your housing, where you apply to living arrangements that best fit you.

DIS faculty bring real-life expertise from their field into the classroom.

Most work as professionals in the areas they teach, giving you access to resources and networks in Stockholm and on study tour – such as researchers, health professionals, consultants, European politicians, leaders, entrepreneurs, ground-breaking activists, fascinating historians ‌ and the list goes on!

Academic Excellence Academics at DIS Stockholm are intellectually stimulating, with courses designed to further your knowledge within your chosen field and inspire intercultural awareness. Challenge yourself to examine issues from different perspectives, raise questions, and debate complex topics through analysis, research, and reflection. Many courses focus on contemporary burning issues; terrorism, migration, economic turmoil, climate change, human rights, and other current topics inspire discussions in the classroom.

Experiential Learning Theory-based courses with a focus on practice through hands-on learning experiences include field studies, practicums, student research, guest lecturers, real-life case studies, simulation exercises, skill-building workshops, presentations, and showcases. In addition, you have the opportunity to pursue independent research based on your passion.

Europe as Your Classroom During the semester, you travel with your core course on two course-integrated, faculty-led study tours. These connect you with professionals in the field, as well as locals, who add new cultural perspectives to your understanding of course topics. Core Course Week consists of a study tour in Sweden combined with a two-day seminar in Stockholm. Your core course then travels on a Week-Long Study Tour to a relevant European destination.

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Supportive Environment DIS offers academic and student support resources that focus on you as an individual, giving you a foundation upon which to grow during your time abroad. Throughout the semester, academic counselling is available to you. Outside of your academics, the DIS Care Team supports your personal well-being by providing student services to help you develop strategies to make the most of your semester.

Cultural Engagement Options Whether you live in a Homestay, enroll in a Swedish Language and Culture course, play on a local sports team, or meet your Visiting Host for fika; your learning will take place beyond the classroom. Our goal is to help you depart your semester having built a network and friendships.

THIS IS DIS

From Vikings to modern medicine - DIS offers you an outstanding selection of inspiring courses taught by leading experts in their fields. The vast breadth of courses reflect Europe and Scandinavia in all of its challenges, complexity, and wonder. Whether your interest lies in the roots that shaped who we are today or in the tough decisions of politics and prioritization in the ever-changing global world, academics at DIS are committed to bringing you a uniquely European perspective to your studies.

Helle Rytkønen, Ph.D. DIS Academic Director

What Do DIS Alumni Say? 98%

said the emphasis on experiential learning was an especially valuable dimension of their learning experience

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see the world from a more global perspective gained better insight into themselves discovered new insights related to their major

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Stockholm As Your Home Study alongside the urbanites of Stockholm, who balance life in a vibrant metropolis with the city’s beautiful and serene surroundings.

Sweden’s Diverse and Cosmopolitan Capital On any given day, find yourself in the midst of a bustling crowd of Stockholmers on their morning commute. Before you know it, you have wandered to the old city, and time escapes itself to an entirely different pace where buildings, cobblestones, and narrow streets take you back to Stockholm’s 13th century beginning.

Stockholm is effortless to explore. Comprised of fourteen islands, with a public transit system that travels across waterways, the city is well connected. While some corners of Stockholm are characteristically urban, others are natural landscapes – making your next cross-country ski adventure or kayaking afternoon all within easy reach.

While rich in history and culture, Sweden prides itself on progressive thinking, openness, diversity, and equality. As home to the Nobel Prize and a list of prestigious universities, institutions, and leading innovators, Stockholm offers the context of a capital led by forward-looking decision makers and scholars.

Watch our DIS Stockholm playlist to see what it’s like to study abroad at DIS! youtube.com/StudyAbroadDIS

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What Makes Stockholm a Great Place to Study Abroad?

Stockholm is THE CAPITAL OF SWEDEN and is the hub for...

The Swedes are THE WORLD’S BEST NON-NATIVE ENGLISH SPEAKERS

INDUSTRY

FASHION

Sweden is one of THE LARGEST EXPORTERS OF MUSIC in the world,

POLITICS

RESEARCH

Stockholm’s natural environment offers

AN ARCHIPELAGO of 3,000 ISLANDS stretching from the city to the Baltic sea

with decades of incredible success from songwriters and producers

SINCE 1901 Nobel Prizes have been presented at THE NOBEL PRIZE AWARD CEREMONY in Stockholm

Commuting is FAST, EFFICIENT, AND ARTISTIC. 90 of the city’s 100 metro stations are decorated with paintings, sculptures, and mosaics

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Stockholm is simultaneously timeless and progressive; modernism and urban design have changed the city since its medieval years. It is clean, efficient, and calm. Even in the busy areas of the city, the predominant attitude seems to be relaxation and trust. This attitude has worked its way up to the highest levels of Stockholm’s society. In Sweden, the government mandates fika (coffee breaks) between breakfast and lunch, and lunch and dinner, and the country has recently begun to explore moving to a six-hour workday, a move that hasn’t exactly been lauded by economists, but would increase the Swedes’ already sky-high quality of life.

Julian Andrews, Bowdoin College DIS student

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Get Started & Plan Your Semester You can start applying as soon as you are interested in studying with DIS – even years before you plan to go.

How will you plan your semester abroad?

Start by thinking about:

A PROGRAM CORE COURSE with two course-integrated study tours pp. 12-25

ELECTIVE COURSES and OPTIONAL STUDY TOURS pp. 46-47

Our various HOUSING options pp. 30-31

Ways to MEET AND ENGAGE with the locals pp. 32-33

DISCOVERY TRIPS that you can add over weekends and breaks pp. 34-35

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Visit DISabroad.org/apply to fill out a Get Started form and we will lead you through the best choices for you.

Build Your Curriculum Academic Programs Gender & Sexuality Studies

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Global Economics

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International Relations

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Literature 18 Medical Practice & Policy

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Psychology 22 Public Health

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Swedish Language 26 and Culture Courses Optional Study Tours 28

Gender & Sexuality Studies Well known for its progressive norms and policies, Sweden is a unique place to study the challenges, ideas, and dilemmas of core topics within gender, equality, and sexuality.

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

STUDENT PROFILE

·· Explore the implications and challenges of living in a country with the world’s first self-proclaimed feminist government where ‘gender mainstreaming’ policies are highest on the agenda

This program is right for you if you study gender studies, women’s studies, anthropology, sociology, human rights, or if you are interested in how gender norms and identities are constructed.

·· Visit with Swedish families raising their children in a gender-neutral manner and reflect on your own gendered upbringing ·· Travel with your classmates and faculty on course-integrated study tours to examine how constructions of gender and sexuality intersect with ethnicity, race, class, religion, and (dis-)ability in Europe

We learned first-hand that Sweden is a feminist and LGBTQ utopia, and they established this through their political activism. We met with the Feministiskt Initiativ, a feminist political party of Sweden… It was amazing to see and learn the ways in which gender and sexuality were manifested and institutionalized.

Sophie Turner, Elon University DIS student

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CORE COURSE

Gender, Equality, and Sexuality in Scandinavia Fall/Spring, 3 Credits

Sweden is the most gender equal country in the world, and legalized prostitution, generous parental leave, a high number of women in leadership positions, progressive sex education, and equal rights for homosexuals are among the hallmarks of Scandinavian societies. However, good intentions do not always translate into intended outcomes. With a comparative look to neighboring countries in Europe, this course explores how concepts of gender, body, sexuality, and race intersect in current debates about changing family structures, children’s rights, and new ethical dilemmas in a changing Scandinavia.

Week-Long Study Tour: Berlin Core Course Week: Study tour within Sweden + a two-day seminar in Stockholm

Related Electives ·· Economics of Gender ·· Human Trafficking and the Sex Trade ·· Nordic Contemporary Art ·· Scandinavian Crime Fiction ·· Swedish Politics and Society ·· Transgender in Scandinavia See pp. 46-47 to read the full course list with a variety of electives across disciplines!

Why Study Gender Equality in Stockholm?

Learn About Transgender Rights in a Swedish Context

·· Sweden is the world’s most gender-equal country with affirmative action policies, a ‘gender-responsive’ national budget, and a firm commitment to LGBTQ rights

In 1972, Sweden became the first country in the world to allow individuals to change gender identity.

Today, the government continues to amend laws, and pave the way for other European countries. In the elective course Transgender in Scandinavia, examine the intersection between activism and legislation, and critically consider how they influence our way of thinking about gender identities and rights.

·· Sweden is the first country in the world to replace the term ‘maternity leave’ with ‘parental leave,’ where parents can share 480 days between them ·· The gender-neutral term hen is an official word in the Swedish dictionary, and is widely used and recognized across society

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Global Economics Deepen your knowledge of the government’s role in the economy and its impact on public policy and society, using Scandinavian and European economies as case studies.

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

STUDENT PROFILE

·· Analyze government financing, allocation of funds, management of public finance, and what these mean for economic growth

This program is right for you if you study economics, finance, or are planning a career in government or the financial sector.

·· Meet with representatives of Swedish government agencies, think tanks, and interest groups to learn about the current challenges, and the complexity of accommodating several stakeholders’ interest in the economy ·· Travel with DIS faculty on course-integrated study tours to visit key banks in Europe and meet with professional economists, giving you first-hand insight into the European economic landscape

Studying public finance in Sweden offers the chance to explore one of the world’s most dynamic, unusual economies. While Sweden’s government provides a large range of public services — including childcare, universal health care, and generous pensions — growth is strong, budget surpluses are the norm, and policy credibility is consistently high. In fact, since the latest economic crisis, Sweden has managed to lower taxes while remaining a world leader in investments in health, education, and research.

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CORE COURSE

Public Finance: European Perspectives Fall/Spring, 3 Credits

This course explores the role of public institutions in the economies of advanced industrialized countries, taking a comparative look at a variety of systems for public goods with respect to taxation, social benefits, unemployment, health care, public pension schemes, parental leave, childcare, and education. We will consider a variety of microeconomic tools, using these to analyze current policy debates in Scandinavia.

Week-Long Study Tour: Frankfurt-Strasbourg Core Course Week: Study tour within Sweden + a two-day seminar in Stockholm Prerequisites: One course each of macro- and microeconomics, and one course in either intermediate or advanced microeconomics, all at university level.

Related Electives ·· Economics of Gender ·· Economics of Global Monetary Policies and Capital Flows ·· History of Sweden in Europe and the World ·· Psychology of Political Behavior ·· Swedish Politics and Society See pp. 46-47 to read the full course list with a variety of electives across disciplines!

Zoom in on Gender, Public Policy, and the Economy Gender equality is central to the Swedish government’s priorities in decision-making and resource allocation. Enroll in Economics of Gender to investigate the costs and implications of gender (in-)equality in the economy, and whether the variety of public policy measures work.

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International Relations Explore the complexity of European security and intelligence dilemmas by studying the relations between stakeholders and how security threats are defined and responded to in a changing Europe.

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

STUDENT PROFILE

·· Meet with experts and decision makers to discuss how current incidents and events are framed in a security discourse

This program is right for you if you study international relations, political science, global studies, or are interested in understanding the new security threats of a changing Europe.

·· Participate in a simulation game as a European diplomat, and gain hands-on knowledge of the reliability of intelligence by negotiating possible responses to security threats

·· Travel with your class and faculty on course-integrated study tours, and hear perspectives from security analysts and diplomats on the impact of historic and current events

Sweden is an interesting place to study international relations.

As the birthplace of the founder of the Nobel Prize, Sweden maintained its status of neutrality even during WWII and became a safe haven for anti-fascist and Jewish refugees. Yet at the same time, Sweden allowed the Nazi regime to use its railways to transport soldiers and weapons – and even today, it is one of the biggest weapon exporters in the world.

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CORE COURSE

European Security Dilemmas and Intelligence Fall/Spring, 3 Credits

Europe is under pressure and what constitutes a security threat is changing, too: a larger Russian presence in the region and increased risk of terrorism, but also fundamentalist and right-wing tendencies, the risk of pandemics, cyber terrorism, and European governments struggling to respond in unison to increasing numbers of refugees. Drawing on European schools of thought within international security studies, this course explores current intelligence and security dilemmas in Europe.

Week-Long Study Tour: Berlin Core Course Week: Study tour within Sweden + a two-day seminar in Stockholm Prerequisite: An international relations or political science course at university level.

Related Electives ·· Auschwitz: From Genocide to Memorial ·· History of Sweden in Europe and the World ·· Human Trafficking and the Sex Trade ·· Psychology of Political Behavior ·· Swedish Politics and Society ·· Terrorism and Anti-Terrorism See pp. 46-47 to read the full course list with a variety of electives across disciplines!

Learn About Swedish Politics What does the Swedish political system look like, and how does it influence the society?

Take Swedish Politics and Society to explore the basis of Swedish political culture and national identity with a special focus on Swedish neutrality, immigration policy, and the challenges from the extreme right wing.

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Literature Interpret the role of the Other in European literature. This program invites you to join contemporary discussions on issues of identity, marginalization, and the idea of the foreigner, and their thematic and ideological implications for narrative.

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

STUDENT PROFILE

·· Meet with European contemporary authors and scholars, and build the analytical framework to articulate your own critical voice

This program is right for you if you study literature, English, or related disciplines, or share a passion for Nordic and European literature.

·· Develop skills necessary to analyze and deconstruct the underlying assumptions in works of literature, and consider the historic and social contexts in which texts were written ·· Travel with your classmates and DIS faculty on course-integrated study tours to explore British literature from a post-colonial perspective

Reading literature creates a sensitivity toward the world and forms imaginative and critical insights into human life and experience. Questioning the representation of the Other in Swedish literature will open discussions of privilege, power, and hegemony.

Jakob Lorentzen DIS Program Director

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Imagining the Other in European Literature Fall/Spring, 3 Credits

The course examines how Otherness has been imagined and depicted in Nordic and European literature.

Through questioning the underlying assumptions in European literature, we explore the processes of constructing and representing the Other in terms of race, gender, culture, social class, sexual orientation, religion, and nationality.

Week-Long Study Tour: London-Oxford Core Course Week: Study tour within Sweden + a two-day seminar in Stockholm

Related Electives ·· Glued to the Set: TV Shows, Norms, and Culture ·· History of Sweden in Europe and the World ·· Scandinavian Crime Fiction ·· Storytelling Lab: How Narrative Works ·· Vikings, The ·· Ways of Seeing: Storytelling through Photography See pp. 46-47 to read the full course list with a variety of electives across disciplines!

Discover the Layers of Scandinavian Crime Fiction Since the publication of Stieg Larsson’s The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo a decade ago, Scandinavian crime fiction has taken the world by storm.

Become a perceptive reader of Swedish crime fiction, exploring concepts such as national identity, the environment, and gender by enrolling in Scandinavian Crime Fiction.

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Medical Practice & Policy Engage in a unique pre-medical experience by learning from Swedish medical doctors and researchers, focusing on how research translates into medical practices, and how patient data translates back into research.

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

STUDENT PROFILE

·· Gain an insider’s view of the life of a research doctor and insight into clinical practices and health care in Europe through visits to clinical and diagnostic hospital departments and research institutions

This program is right for you if you have a serious interest in medicine and science and are considering a medical or graduate degree in the health sciences.

·· Explore case studies that bridge research and clinical breakthroughs within acute and chronic diseases, and investigate how diagnostic tools and treatment strategies are developed through the dynamic relationship between clinicians, physicians, and scientists ·· Travel with DIS on course-integrated study tours that will take you on the trajectory from lab bench to clinic, and give you an opportunity to compare different translational research practices in Europe

Stockholm is a vibrant hub for medicine and bioscience.

Universities, hospitals, and companies all contribute to a strong innovative and interdisciplinary medical research environment.

Translational medicine, in which research is translated into real-life application, is a key focus area in Sweden. We will provide you with an excellent professional experience that demonstrates the connection between medical research and clinical work, and helps you decide if a career within these disciplines is right for you.

Lisbeth Borbye, Ph.D. DIS Program Director

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Translational Medicine: From Bench to Bedside Fall/Spring, 3 Credits

This course has an emphasis on the dynamic relationship between laboratory research and bedside application with the purpose of providing optimal patient therapies. You will gain insight into state-of-the-art research application in the field of translational medicine. You will interact with medical researchers who specialize in selected acute and chronic diseases.

Week-Long Study Tour: London Core Course Week: Study tour within Sweden + a two-day seminar in Stockholm Prerequisites: One year of biology and one year of chemistry at university level.

Note: Please be aware that this course does not provide medical training corresponding to that of medical students and does not include shadowing of doctors or physical examination of patients.

Related Electives ·· Epidemiology: Swedish Case Studies ·· Immunology and Infectious Diseases ·· Medical Ethics ·· Neurodegenerative Diseases ·· Public Health Policy in Practice ·· Tumor Biology and Oncology See pp. 46-47 to read the full course list with a variety of electives across disciplines!

Explore the Human Immune System Enroll in Immunology and Infectious Diseases to study the human body’s defense, the immune system; how it functions to fight infection, why immune responses can fail, and ultimately, how diseases develop.

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Psychology Critically examine theory, research, and practice of psychology in Sweden by learning about the psychology of well-being or exploring pathology from the perspective of criminal behavior.

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

STUDENT PROFILE

·· Study assessment and treatment using psychological theory, research, and case materials

This program is right for you if you study psychology, human development, social policy, organizational behavior, criminology, or criminal justice.

·· Your classroom experience will be enhanced by guest lectures and field studies to local organizations that provide real-world examples of how forensic or positive psychology is applied and practiced in Sweden ·· Travel with your classmates and DIS faculty on course-integrated study tours regionally and across Europe, where you will meet and discuss central themes with key researchers, clinicians, policymakers, and experts

With a strong European focus on forensic psychology, Stockholm is an ideal base for you to explore psycho-legal theories from a Nordic perspective, such as criminal profiling, social influence on eyewitness memory, and police investigative techniques. A European organized joint network in forensic psychology will provide exciting opportunities to transform your theoretical learning into research-based practice.

Meiling Liu, Ph.D. DIS faculty member

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CORE COURSE OPTIONS Forensic Psychology Fall/Spring, 3 Credits

What makes people commit crime? Are there gender differences? What is the role of perception? How are assessments and interventions conducted with those convicted of a serious crime, or those who have been the victim of a crime?

Forensic psychology will be explored from individual to societal levels, with critical analysis and examples from a European perspective. Selected topics: cognitive, emotional, social, and neuropsychological approaches to the nature and treatment of criminal behavior.

Week-Long Study Tour: Scotland Core Course Week: Study tour within Sweden + a two-day seminar in Stockholm Prerequisites: A psychology course at university level.

Positive Psychology Fall/Spring, 3 Credits

Through theory, research, and application, examine the psychology of well-being with its possibilities and limitations, focusing on topics such as positive emotions, character strengths, mindfulness, resilience, and post-traumatic growth.

Week-Long Study Tour: Greece Core Course Week: Study tour within Sweden + a two-day seminar in Stockholm Prerequisites: A psychology course at university level.

Recommendation: Positive Psychology Practicum: Methods and Practice

Related Electives ·· Developing Brain, The: From Childhood to Adolescence ·· Positive Psychology Practicum: Methods and Practice ·· Power of the Mind, The: Psychology of Performance ·· Psychology of Emerging Adulthood ·· Psychology of Loneliness ·· Psychology of Political Behavior ·· Scandinavian Crime Fiction See pp. 46-47 to read the full course list with a variety of electives across disciplines!

Explore the Psychology of Human Performance How do we achieve what we want?

Why do we fail?

Analyze performance from a psychological perspective The Power of the Mind: Psychology of Performance. Looking at all types of performance, from education to sports, arts, and leadership, consider the role of emotion, motivation, personality, cultural values, and expectations.

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Public Health In Sweden and across Europe, the complex relationship between migration and existing healthcare structures is an ongoing challenge. Through contemporary case studies, investigate migrants’ health needs and evaluate their access to care.

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

STUDENT PROFILE

·· Analyze the challenges and opportunities that migration presents to the Swedish healthcare system

This program is right for you if you study public health, global health, political science, sociology, or a similar discipline.

·· Travel with your classmates and DIS faculty on course-integrated study tours to compare and contrast Swedish and European approaches to migration and health ·· Engage in debate on the burning issues surrounding integration of asylum seekers, refugees, and other migrant groups and its impact on health care and other social services in Europe

Sweden is a remarkable place to study public health, with a long tradition of high-quality research and a tax-based universal healthcare system. Moreover, Sweden has a long-standing reputation for welcoming migrants. By focusing on public health and migration, we are combining Swedish and international perspectives to support your global outlook and understanding of migration and its relation to the public health field.

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Public Health and Migration Fall/Spring, 3 Credits

Migrants, including refugees, asylum seekers, and economic migrants, are voluntarily or involuntarily moving to new locations, such as Sweden. This course addresses the health status and care needs, as well as the legal, financial, and cultural barriers to accessing treatment faced by the migrant population.

Week-Long Study Tour: Geneva Core Course Week: Study tour within Sweden + a two-day seminar in Stockholm

Related Electives ·· Epidemiology: Swedish Case Studies ·· Human Trafficking and the Sex Trade ·· Medical Ethics ·· Public Health Policy in Practice ·· Swedish Politics and Society See pp. 46-47 to read the full course list with a variety of electives across disciplines!

Further Analyze Healthcare Delivery in Scandinavia How do the Scandinavian welfare states function and how are they organized?

By examining case studies in Public Health Policy in Practice, delve into the operation of Scandinavian national healthcare systems, and explore how public health policies are developed and implemented in practice.

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Swedish Language and Culture Courses Build intercultural competences, document your cultural reflections, and gain tools to find deeper meaning of Swedish culture and local norms by enrolling in a Swedish Language and Culture course.

Apply Your Swedish to Real-World Contexts Master your pronunciation of Å, Ä, and Ö! Enjoy walking out of class to a nearby café for fika with friends, and celebrate your personal victory when you can order your coffee and kanelbulle in Swedish.

Enrich Your Experience Dig into Swedish history, literature, film, and art, and discuss Sweden’s current burning issues. You will enrich your experience by developing your critical and analytical understanding of Swedish culture, as well as your own culture. This will make way for interesting cross-cultural discussions with your Swedish Homestay, Visiting Host, or friends.

Get Out of the Classroom on Field Studies The best way to understand Swedish culture is to experience it.

Examples of field studies include: ·· A Café Night will introduce you to the Swedish concept of mysig (coziness) ·· A visit to Skansen, the world’s first open-air museum, housing five centuries of Swedish history; or the Vasa Museum, where a sunken and magnificently restored 17th century warship awaits you ·· A historical tour of Kungliga slottet (The Royal Palace) on the quaint island of Gamla Stan ·· Participate in one of Stockholm’s festivals of lights, All Saints’ Night or Walpurgis Night

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Course Options If you live in Stockholm, you want to get beyond the tourist surface. To really understand the people and place, you need to see it through Swedish eyes. How do Swedes live in the city? What do they love about it; what does it mean to be a Stockholmer? How do Swedes talk about everyday activities; how can you open up a conversation?

And there are more complex questions. Swedes combine a love for old Swedish traditions and new American culture. They are nostalgic for Sweden’s agrarian countryside, while aspiring to be Europe’s most modern country. They are proud both of their warrior past and their centuries of peace; they believe equally in monarchy and democracy. We discuss all this, and more. Welcome, all curious students!

Madeleine Hurd, Ph. D. DIS faculty member

We offer courses for beginners as well as students who have previously taken Swedish language courses: ·· Swedish Language and Culture: Level I (3 Credits) ·· Swedish Language and Culture: Level I-II (6 Credits) ·· Swedish: Intermediate Level for Scandinavian Language Speakers (3 Credits)

Practice Your Swedish in Your Homestay One of the best ways to practice your Swedish is by trying out new words and expressions over dinner with members of your Homestay. They will also be able to explain historical and cultural topics that you cover in class from their perspective – giving you a broader understanding of what it is like to be a Swede and how Swedes see the world.

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Optional Study Tours Europe As Your Classroom Optional Study Tours are connected to a 1-credit elective course.

Delve into a specific topic in the classroom before traveling to a European destination. Knowledge enhances your travels, so soak it all in!

With a DIS faculty member leading the study tour, you will be inspired by their knowledge and passion. Your studies will come to life with visits to various museums, sites, and exhibitions.

Auschwitz: From Genocide to Memorial

Impressionism in Paris

Fall & Spring, 1 Credit

Fall & Spring, 1 Credit

Take a meaningful journey to Poland to visit sites of the Nazi oppression and examine the implications of the Holocaust on past and present day.

Marvel at the masterpieces and meander along the boulevards to discover why Paris was the heart of the Impressionism movement.

More Info Online I am returning from my Impressionism in Paris Optional Study Tour completely amazed…

In a place like Paris, having an academic purpose was just what I wanted. The city made my jaw drop. We spent that first day learning about the opera house, and that night, we put on our flâneur hats and walked the city. We spent Friday afternoon at Versailles, a place teeming with history. Museum d’Orsay, which houses major paintings by Monet, Manet, Degas, Ingres, and even Van Gogh, was really something to experience after having studied them. To be in their presence and see the actual lighting and the true colors meant a lot.

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While Program Study Tours are included in the DIS tuition, Optional Study Tours come at an additional fee. However, they are significantly subsidized by DIS to lower the cost for you.

Visit DISabroad.org/sth-optional to read more about these tours and click through to their corequisite courses and syllabi

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DIScovery Trips 34 Five Ways to Fika 36

Housing Options Where you live is one of the most important aspects of your learning experience abroad. DIS offers you several, varied housing options, allowing you to live in an environment that best fits you.

Homestay Be a part of an intercultural exchange by living with local hosts in their home, sharing daily routines, and spending time together at meals and through activities.

Studentboende Commuting Like a Local Whether you are walking, taking the Tunnelbana (the underground metro), hopping on the bus, using the ferries, or riding the train, your commute will be a central part of your European experience. Stockholm’s many modes of efficient transportation make it easy to get in and around the city!

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Live alongside local and DIS students in a studentboende – a student residence hall. You must be independent and ready to knock on your neighbor’s door to make connections!

CREATE YOUR DIS EXPERIENCE

Residential Community Get to know other DIS students in a residence, where you will create a community together. While living at a Residential Community, DIS encourages you to take initiative in meeting locals outside of your housing.

Living & Learning Community With several themed housing choices, pursue a shared interest alongside other like-minded DIS students and interact in a meaningful way with the local community.

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I cannot even begin to explain what I’ve learned these past few months from my hosts. I picked a Homestay while abroad because I was expecting to build a nice ‘friend-family’ type of relationship with them. I wasn’t expecting the self- and life-evaluating effect their discussions would have in my thinking about the bigger picture of life in general.

Bailey Smith-Dewey, Smith College DIS Student Blogger

Where you live will hopefully form the basis for a rich cultural and social interaction during your time in Sweden. Spend time reading about our housing options and what they offer: Visit DISabroad.org/sth-housing to see our most updated list of options and find detailed information

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Meet the Locals Take your cultural learning beyond the classroom. Get involved, exchange perspectives, form friendships, speak some Swedish, and end the semester calling Stockholm a second home.

Visiting Host Program If you are not living in a Homestay, sign up for a Visiting Host! Share your own culture, and get to know traditions, viewpoints, and values of Swedes.

Swedish Language and Culture Courses Highly recommended by DIS alumni!

Learn key phrases useful for your everyday life in Stockholm, and gain a further understanding of Swedish culture and traditions.

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Local Sports Teams Join a team with a local student sports association, and get connected to a group of people you may not otherwise meet!

Having Visiting Hosts turned out to be an amazing source of security and comfort. We went on excursions to castles and museums, and ate home cooked meals. As a study abroad student, I always had access to the streets and sites of the city, but to be welcomed into my hosts’ home was a gift that offered one of the most authentic perspectives of another culture.

Owen Coffin, Georgetown University DIS student

Evening Seminars Broaden your perspectives by spending an evening at a panel or debate, where you will discuss burning issues with DIS faculty, professionals, and guest lecturers.

Student Union Get involved in the local student union, where you can participate in an array of activities and meet Stockholmers.

More Info Online Visit DISabroad.org/sth-engage for detailed information about all the ways to meet the Swedes

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DIScovery Trips Off the Beaten Path Journey outside of Europe’s well-trodden cities and experience a destination that you might not otherwise discover. Full of activities and challenges, DIScovery Trips allow you to explore an interest, try something new, and just have fun!

Swedish Island Adventure Explore Gotland on foot or by bike. From rocky outcroppings to sandy beaches, and medieval history dating back to 900 AD, Sweden’s largest island offers an experience for everyone.

Czech Trek Travel to the ‘Bohemian Paradise,’ where you will have the unique opportunity to rock climb, cave-crawl, zip-line, and explore nature.

Transylvanian Trails: Hiking Romania’s Carpathians Trek your way through the wilds of Transylvania, where the medieval towns, ancient castles, rustic villages, and jagged mountains seem frozen in time.

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Arctic Excursion Head north of the Arctic Circle for snowmobiling, a visit to a Sami village, and reindeer sightings.

Southern France: Culinary Exploration

Explore the Norway Fjords Kayak, trek, and bike your way past sheer cliffs and roaring waterfalls on an expedition to Norway’s western fjord region.

Indulge in a gastronomic journey to Southern France, one of the world’s most exciting regions for food and wine.

Swedish Camping Safari Pull on your boots and head to the backwoods of central Sweden, where you will chase sightings of Swedish beaver and moose, while developing wilderness skills.

More Info Online DIScovery Trips come at an additional fee, however, they are subsidized by DIS to lower the cost for you.

Visit DISabroad.org/sth-discovery to read detailed information about each trip

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Five Ways to Fika Fika ['fi:,ka]: the quintessence of Swedish values for quality time and relaxation. The recipe is simple, but sacred: combine equal parts coffee, pastries, and company for a moment to reflect. A pillar of Swedish day-to-day life, fika is the way Swedes connect – don’t miss out on an opportunity to join.

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After a fast-paced day of cross-country skiing Sweden’s vast natural landscape makes the perfect setting for one of the country’s most popular sports: cross-country skiing. Join a local club, where after an afternoon outside, you can warm up and share highlights of your adventure.

What better way to put your language skills to the test than by ordering your coffee in Swedish? Join your classmates for a study session, or a study break, at a local café or library.

Fika is commonly celebrated in the quiet comfort of one’s own home.

Sit together, discuss current events, or catch up on your week.

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With your Swedish Language & Culture course

During a relaxing weekend with your Homestay hosts

When there’s more to discuss after class On Wednesdays, your field studies take you outside the classroom.

Meeting with locals and experts often inspires new thoughts and adds layers to your understanding of a topic – collect your thoughts and discuss them during a fikapaus.

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Stockholm’s proximity to water makes it wildly popular to flock outside when the sun is shining. Meet your Visiting Host by the water to enjoy the sun, and ask them questions, get curious, and share your experience living abroad. Whether you fika with one person or many, you are sure to be surrounded by Swedes savoring the moment as you do – so know that you are in good company.

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Key Dates & Application Details Application Information Students who meet the criteria below are invited to apply. To be a successful applicant, you must demonstrate a strong academic record, clear motivation to study abroad, and solid reasoning for your program choice and why the DIS model is right for your study abroad goals.

Eligibility Requirements

Admission is competitive!

Apply as early as possible – DIS often reaches capacity before published deadlines.

·· Good academic and disciplinary standing at a four-year college or university in the United States or Canada, with at least three semesters completed at time of application ·· Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 ·· Prerequisites for the core course(s) to which you are applying ·· Academically compelling reason why DIS is a good fit for you ·· Independence, self-reliance, and maturity necessary to obtain the benefits of studying abroad ·· Enthusiasm for cultural engagement ·· Willingness and ability to embrace the challenges of studying abroad DIS reserves the right to reject an applicant or registrant for any reason.

In waitlist situations, DIS favors applicants from partner institutions who have an outstanding personal essay and exceptional overall application.

Visit DISabroad.org/apply to get started and we’ll direct you from there.

Key Semester Dates For full semester calendar details, including study tour and break dates, refer to: DISabroad.org/sth-calendar

Fall 2017 August 19

December 11

International Educators Workshop (IEW) for U.S. Faculty & Advisors

Spring 2018 Arrival Day (Note: If leaving from the U.S. for Sweden, you must depart the day prior to arrive on this date.)

Last Day of the Semester (Note: this is the earliest day you can depart)

January 13

DIS Copenhagen IEW (both have optional daytrips to Stockholm) Fall 2016: Oct. 24-28 Fall 2017: Oct. 23-27 DIS Stockholm IEW (both have optional daytrips to Copenhagen)

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Spring 2017: Mar. 13-17 Spring 2018: Apr. 23-27

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Semester Overview

Arrival Day DIS airport pick-up & move into housing

Arrival Workshop

Semester Begins Courses will run over the next four months. Look out for weekend DIScovery Trips offered throughout the semester

Travel Week 1

Four days including the Opening Ceremony, DIScover Stockholm (interactive walking tour), academic and housing workshops, and an event to meet and join local clubs and activities

Core Course Week Focus on just your core course this week, with a faculty-led three-day study tour in Sweden, and a two-day seminar in Stockholm

Travel on your faculty-led Program Study Tour, enjoy a week in Stockholm, or travel on your own

Travel Week 2 Travel on your faculty-led Program Study Tour, enjoy a week in Stockholm, or travel on your own

Study Break You will have a half-week break to catch up on your studies, enjoy Stockholm, or travel on your own or with DIS on Optional Study Tours and DIScovery Trips

End of Semester Presentations, exhibits, and final exams are scheduled over the last week of the semester

Departure Head home or stay on for the following semester, or extend for a summer session at DIS Copenhagen!

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Tuition & Fees DIS Tuition & Fees Comprehensive Tuition Fee:

Semester $19,400 USD

Course instruction and fees

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Course reading materials and textbook rental

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Final Grade Report

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Academic administration, advising, and support

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$6,100 USD

Furnished room

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Local transportation between DIS and your housing

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Meals or partial food stipend (see website for details)

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Laundry facilities and/or allowance

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Various cultural and social events

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Arrival Workshop

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Pre-departure support

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Visa advice and assistance

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Medical, accident, and liability insurance

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Comprehensive health and safety services, including 24-hour emergency support

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Housing & Student Affairs advising and support

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Note: If you wish to arrange your own Independent Housing, you will be charged a portion of the Housing & Student Affairs Fee. See DISabroad.org/fees for details.

Total: $25,500 USD

No Hidden Costs!

DIS prides itself on transparent, comprehensive charges with no hidden costs. As a non-profit organization, it is DIS policy to keep the price to a minimum for you, while incorporating several extra essentials into the cost such as your Program Study Tours, course reading materials and textbooks, and local transportation.

Once published here, our fees are guaranteed not to change.

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DIS Scholarship Funds DIS is committed to supporting students with limited financial resources through scholarships.

Visit DISabroad.org/scholarships to read more and apply.

Extend and Save If you wish to spend a full year with DIS, we offer discounts, as well as a choice to stay for two semesters in Stockholm or to spend one semester at DIS Stockholm and one at DIS Copenhagen.

If you are a spring student, why not apply for DIS Copenhagen summer sessions, where you can explore new courses as well as Copenhagen’s 18 hours of sunlight! You will receive a discount on summer sessions.

See DISabroad.org/discounts for details.

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DIS Partner Institutions DIS works in partnership with the following colleges and universities. Not all institutions approve all DIS programs/locations.

KANSAS Kansas State University University of Kansas

Students from other North American colleges and universities are welcome to apply.

KENTUCKY Transylvania University University of Kentucky

For more information on DIS partner institutions, and resources for U.S. Faculty and Advisors, visit DISabroad.org/faculty-advisors.

LOUISIANA Tulane University

ARIZONA University of Arizona

MAINE Bates College Bowdoin College Colby College

ARKANSAS University of Arkansas CALIFORNIA Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo California Lutheran University California State University System Claremont McKenna College NewSchool of Architecture & Design Occidental College Point Loma Nazarene University Pomona College Santa Clara University Scripps College University of California, Berkeley University of California, San Diego University of Redlands University of San Francisco Whittier College COLORADO Colorado College Colorado State University University of Colorado at Boulder University of Denver CONNECTICUT Connecticut College Trinity College University of Connecticut University of Hartford Wesleyan University Yale University DELAWARE University of Delaware

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DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA American University George Washington University Georgetown University Howard University FLORIDA Lynn University University of Florida GEORGIA Emory University Spelman College University of Georgia HAWAII University of Hawaii at Manoa ILLINOIS Bradley University Illinois Wesleyan University Knox College Lake Forest College Northern Illinois University Northwestern University University of Illinois at Chicago University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign INDIANA Ball State University DePauw University Indiana University Purdue University University of Notre Dame IOWA Grinnell College Iowa State University Luther College

MARYLAND Goucher College Johns Hopkins University Loyola University Maryland Maryland Institute, College of Art University of Maryland, Baltimore County University of Maryland, College Park MASSACHUSETTS Amherst College Babson College Brandeis University Endicott College Harvard University Mount Holyoke College Olin College of Engineering Simmons College Smith College Stonehill College Tufts University University of Massachusetts, Amherst Wellesley College Wheaton College Williams College MICHIGAN Central Michigan University Kalamazoo College University of Michigan MINNESOTA Augsburg College Carleton College Gustavus Adolphus College Macalester College

MISSOURI Drury University Park University University of Missouri-Columbia Washington University in St. Louis MONTANA Montana State University - Bozeman NEW HAMPSHIRE University of New Hampshire NEW JERSEY Ramapo College of New Jersey NEW YORK Alfred University Barnard College Colgate University College of Staten Island, CUNY Columbia University Cornell University Fordham University Hamilton College Hobart and William Smith Colleges Pratt Institute Rochester Institute of Technology Saint Lawrence University Sarah Lawrence College Siena College Skidmore College Syracuse University The Sage Colleges University at Albany, SUNY University of Rochester Vassar College NORTH CAROLINA Duke University Elon University Guilford College Meredith College North Carolina State University University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Wake Forest University Wingate University OHIO Case Western Reserve University College of Wooster Denison University John Carroll University Kenyon College Miami University Oberlin College Ohio State University Wittenberg University OKLAHOMA Oklahoma City University University of Tulsa OREGON Portland State University University of Oregon PENNSYLVANIA Bryn Mawr College Bucknell University Carnegie Mellon University Dickinson College Franklin and Marshall College Gettysburg College Haverford College Lafayette College Lehigh University Muhlenberg College Philadelphia University Saint Joseph’s University Swarthmore College University of Pittsburgh University of Scranton Villanova University RHODE ISLAND Brown University Providence College Rhode Island School of Design University of Rhode Island SOUTH CAROLINA College of Charleston Furman University University of South Carolina Wofford College

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Saint Catherine University Saint Olaf College University of Minnesota University of Saint Thomas Winona State University

TENNESSEE Belmont University Rhodes College Sewanee, University of the South University of Tennessee Vanderbilt University TEXAS Rice University Saint Edward’s University Southern Methodist University Southwestern University Texas Tech University Trinity University University of Texas at Arlington University of Texas at Austin UTAH University of Utah VERMONT Middlebury College Saint Michael’s College University of Vermont VIRGINIA College of William and Mary Longwood University Randolph College University of Richmond University of Virginia Virginia Tech Washington and Lee University WASHINGTON Gonzaga University Pacific Lutheran University Seattle University University of Puget Sound University of Washington Washington State University Whitman College WISCONSIN Alverno College Beloit College Marquette University University of Wisconsin - Madison CANADA University of British Columbia

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Study Tour Destinations Map STOCKHOLM AS YOUR HOME, EUROPE AS YOUR CLASSROOM DIS offers you the opportunity to explore Europe during your study abroad experience through Program Study Tours, Optional Study Tours, and DIScovery Trips.

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Stockholm Götland Gothenburg Edinburgh

Berlin

Oxford London

Frankfurt Paris

Český ráj Prague

Krakow

Strasbourg

Geneva Brasov Nice

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Course Descriptions Auschwitz: From Genocide to Memorial Fall/Spring. 1 Credit. Optional Study Tour Course.

Ethnic Studies. History. Human Rights.

This course and study tour aim to provide you with a general overview of the concentration camps, the Nazi genocidal policies, and the specific history of the Auschwitz camps, as well as introduce you to the peculiar role of Auschwitz in post-war history. Through the experiences of staying in Krakow and visiting a concentration camp, you are introduced to how a society with such a somber past copes with and moves on from the remnants of war.

Note: This course involves an additional fee as it includes a study tour to Auschwitz and Birkenau Concentration Camps outside of Krakow, Poland.

Developing Brain, The: From Infancy to Adolescence Fall/Spring. 3 Credits. Elective Course.

Human Development. Neuroscience. Psychology.

A cognitive behavioral neuroscience perspective is used to explore the normal development of the child, from infancy to adolescence with regard to perception, attention language, learning, memory, executive function, emotion, and social cognition. Brain structures and functions that support these processes developmentally, such as neuroplasticity and critical/sensitive periods are considered, as are the implications of culture and the social context. Scandinavian perspectives are considered where applicable.

Prerequisite: One semester of neuroscience, physiological psychology, or biological psychology at university level.

Economics of Gender Fall/Spring. 3 Credits. Elective Course.

Economics. Finance. Gender Studies.

Why are women persistently underpaid and overexploited, even in advanced Western economies? Why are gender quotas in corporate management so often ineffective? How do Scandinavian countries’ generous parental leave policies and subsidized childcare affect women’s participation in the workforce? This course investigates the costs and other implications of gender inequality in the economy, and examines a variety of public policy measures designed to ensure economic justice for all.

Prerequisites: A microeconomics course at university level.

Economics of Global Monetary Policies and Capital Flows Fall/Spring. 3 Credits. Elective Course.

Economics. Finance.

The 2007 financial crisis was a wake-up call for economists. The global nature of the crisis has highlighted the 21st-century economy’s unprecedented global interdependence — and its accompanying vulnerability to international pressure on money markets and capital.

This course explores a variety of economic accounts of how money markets, monetary policies, foreign exchange, and capital interact in the global economy, and how these relate to current debates on how best to regulate the world’s financial systems.

Prerequisites: One course each of macro- and microeconomics, and one course in either intermediate or advanced macroeconomics, all at university level.

Epidemiology: Swedish Case Studies Fall/Spring. 3 Credits. Elective Course.

Pre-Medicine/Health Science. Public Health.

This course focuses on the central concepts of epidemiology and the different study designs available. You analyze and assess epidemiologic studies of health status in the Swedish population and explore the value of the renowned Swedish population-based registers. Throughout the course, you discuss how epidemiology contributes to the large body of public health research and informs decision making in the field.

European Security Dilemmas and Intelligence Fall/Spring. 3 Credits. Core Course.

International Relations. Political Science.

Europe is under pressure and what constitutes a security threat is changing, too: a larger Russian presence in the region and increased risk of terrorism, but also fundamentalist and right-wing tendencies, the risk of pandemics, cyber terrorism, and European governments struggling to respond in unison to increasing numbers of refugees.

Drawing on European schools of thought within international security studies, this course explores current intelligence and security dilemmas in Europe.

Prerequisite: An international relations or political science course at university level.

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Forensic Psychology Fall/Spring. 3 Credits. Core Course.

Criminology/Criminal Justice. Psychology. Sociology.

What makes people commit crime? Are there gender differences?

What is the role of perception? How are assessments and interventions conducted with those convicted of a serious crime, or those who have been the victim of a crime? Forensic psychology is explored from individual to societal levels, with critical analysis of and examples from a European perspective. Selected topics: cognitive, emotional, social, and neuropsychological approaches to the nature and treatment of criminal behavior.

Prerequisite: A psychology course at university level.

Gender, Equality, and Sexuality in Scandinavia Fall/Spring. 3 Credits. Core Course.

Anthropology. Gender Studies. Sociology.

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

Glued to the Set: TV Shows, Norms, and Culture Fall/Spring. 3 Credits. Elective Course.

Communication. Film Studies. Media Studies.

TV shows and sitcoms like Game of Thrones, Glee, Welcome to Sweden, The Office, Modern Family, I Love Lucy; and characters like Cosby, Homer Simpson, and Will and Grace, reflect and shape our societies’ gender roles, race relations, class divisions, sexual norms, and values. This course critically analyzes the history and importance of this TV genre in the U.S., England, and Scandinavia as mirrors of society and culture.

History of Sweden in Europe and the World Fall/Spring. 3 Credits. Elective Course.

History.

This course focuses on Sweden’s historical relationships to the Baltic region, Europe, and the U.S. We look at the Great Power Era, the poverty and mass emigration of the 19th century, the inter-war Middle Way, World War II, and, finally, the post-war era. With emphasis on post-1989 Sweden and Europe, we examine Sweden’s international profile and power, which influences Sweden’s national identity and future.

Human Trafficking and the Sex Trade Fall/Spring. 3 Credits. Elective Course.

Gender Studies. Human Rights. Legal Studies.

Globally, human trafficking ranks among the most profitable criminal activities. It is a violation of human rights, which manifests itself in ever-evolving ways of exploitation of people. In this course you gain an understanding of the many types of human trafficking ranging from child trafficking, and organ trafficking, to trafficking for exploitation in prostitution, labor, or other ways of exploitation throughout the world today. You also learn the most important elements of legal and policy frameworks addressing trafficking at the European and international level.

Imagining the Other in European Literature Fall/Spring. 3 Credits. Core Course.

Literature.

The course examines how Otherness has been imagined and depicted in Nordic and European literature. Through questioning the underlying assumptions in European literarature, we explore the processes of constructing and representing the Other – in terms of gender, culture, ethnicity, social class, sexual orientation, religion, and nationality.

Immunology and Infectious Diseases Fall/Spring. 3 Credits. Elective Course.

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

This course provides you with a fundamental understanding of immunology and infectious diseases at an advanced level. You learn about the immune system and how it can fight off infection. You also learn how an immune response can fail. Examples of different types of clinically relevant infectious agents and which type of immunity they activate will be given. In addition, you learn how infectious agents can overcome the natural immune response and cause disease.

The course also illustrates how the immune response against these agents can be manipulated through the use of vaccines.

Prerequisites: One year of biology, one semester of chemistry, and an introductory course in molecular biology or genetics at university level.

Impressionism in Paris Fall/Spring. 1 Credit. Optional Study Tour Course.

Art History.

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 of modern art. The course examines the principal ideas and key works of Impressionism, and the selection of painters includes Monet, Renoir, Degas, Manet, Berthe Morisot, Sisley, Bazille, Caillebotte, and Pisarro. The course takes a chronological, and often times, a biographical approach to studying the artists, as well as looking at each career separately.

Note: This course involves an additional fee as it includes a study tour to Paris, France.

Medical Ethics Fall/Spring. 3 Credits. Elective Course.

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

The practice of medicine entails a multitude of dilemmas for the healthcare provider and patient; issues of justice and access to care, confidentiality, informed consent, etc. In addition, difficult decisions involving values, norms, principles, and priorities are present in everyday clinical work. In this course, you discuss and apply ethical theories to concrete examples of clinical practice such as euthanasia, reproduction technology and organ donation, and discuss ethical questions related to medical research.

Neurodegenerative Diseases Fall/Spring. 3 Credits. Elective Course.

Biomedicine/Biotechnology. Neuroscience.

Pre-Medicine/Health Science.

The course aims to convey theoretical and practical knowledge on the pathophysiology of neurodegenerative diseases for students interested in basic, translational, and clinical research. You obtain an overall understanding of neurodegeneration and gain detailed insight into the most common neurodegenerative disorders. Topics include the clinical manifestations of the diseases, genetics of neurodegeneration, pathomechanisms of disease development, current research models, and the epidemiology of disease.

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

Nordic Contemporary Art Fall/Spring. 3 Credits. Elective Course.

Art History.

This course focuses on the dynamics of regional identity in current art history, art, and curating. What is contemporary about the artworks and issues that surface here? What is the silent alterity of Nordic contemporary? You will study the themes of identity and alterity in a post-global world as we analyze texts and exhibitions specifically departing from the Stockholm art scene such as museums, galleries, auction houses, and artist-run spaces.

Philosophy of Technology and Human Values Fall/Spring. 3 Credits. Elective Course.

Ethics. Philosophy.

Technology has increasingly been enhancing our experiences, fulfilling our desires, and broadening our abilities, both on a large scale and in the daily lives of individuals. Do we control technology or does it control us? How can we respond critically to the use and development of technology? This course examines such pressing questions from specifically Scandinavian, ethical, social, environmental, and philosophical perspectives.

Positive Psychology Fall/Spring. 3 Credits. Core Course.

Education/Educational Studies. Human Development. Psychology.

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

Prerequisite: A psychology course at university level.

Positive Psychology Practicum: Methods and Practice Fall/Spring. 3 Credits. Elective Course.

Education/Educational Studies. Human Development. Psychology.

A companion course for Positive Psychology, this practicum focuses on the application of positive psychology concepts, theories and interventions in a Swedish context. The aim is the development of professional skills such as observation, interviewing, and interventions within the field, by being placed in one of a variety of organizations.

The benefits and challenges of applying positive psychology in diverse settings are explored.

Corequisite: Positive Psychology Note: Criminal clearance from state or local authority prior to leaving the U.S. (or your country of citizenship) is required.

Psychology of Emerging Adulthood Fall/Spring. 3 Credits. Elective Course.

Human Development. Psychology. Sociology.

What is an adult? This class addresses the transition from adolescence to adulthood. The psychological implications of the adolescent experience and further development into adulthood pertaining to identity, family, love and sex, cohabitation and marriage, career, and community (i.e. religion and politics) are considered and the Scandinavian perspective are explored. Sources of resilience and vulnerabilities are addressed as this pertains to diverse factors, including cultural variables and the role of social media.

Prerequisite: A psychology course at university level.

Psychology of Loneliness Fall/Spring. 3 Credits. Elective Course.

Human Development. Psychology. Sociology.

What is loneliness and what causes it? Is it the nature of our human condition? Is it a feeling or a thought? Does age, personality, or social contact matter? Topics to be considered are the causes and consequences of loneliness from a psychological perspective and the impact of modern society; sources of resilience and vulnerabilities; implications of loneliness vs. aloneness/solitude; and interventions for alleviating loneliness. Cultural implications and the Scandinavian perspective are also explored.

Psychology of Political Behavior Fall/Spring. 3 Credits. Elective Course.

Political Science. Psychology. Sociology.

This course emphasizes the psychological mechanisms affecting political reasoning and behavior, such as how psychological biases affect our cognition, information-processing, and political behavior.

Comparisons between U.S. and Swedish political contexts are explored, specifically examining how the political mind is embedded in social frameworks. This course is based on theory and research from the field of political psychology, an interdisciplinary academic field studying the relationships between psychological and political processes.

Prerequisite: A psychology course at university level.

Public Finance: European Perspectives Fall/Spring. 3 Credits. Core Course.

Economics. Finance. Political Science.

This course explores the role of public institutions in the economies of advanced industrialized countries, taking a comparative look at a variety of systems for public goods with respect to taxation, social benefits, unemployment, health care, public pension schemes, parental leave, childcare, and education. We will consider a variety of microeconomic tools, using these to analyze current policy debates in Scandinavia.

Prerequisites: One course each in macro- and microeconomics and one course in either intermediate or advanced microeconomics, all at university level.

Public Health and Migration Fall/Spring. 3 Credits. Core Course.

Public Health. Sociology.

Migrants, including refugees, asylum seekers, and economic migrants, are voluntarily or involuntarily moving to new locations, such as Sweden. Upon arrival, some may be suffering from tuberculosis, HIV, or other diseases rarely occurring in the host country. This course addresses the health status and care needs as well as the legal, financial, and cultural barriers to accessing treatment faced by the migrant population. Through contemporary case studies, you analyze the relationship between migrant health needs and the existing healthcare structure.

Public Health Policy in Practice Fall/Spring. 3 Credits. Elective Course.

Pre-Medicine/Health Science. Public Health.

This course provides an overview of the Scandinavian welfare state in relation to the organization and operation of the national health care systems. Through a number of case studies, you explore, analyze, and discuss how public health policies are developed and implemented in practice. Furthermore, you gain insight into how Scandinavian countries, and Sweden in particular, assess public health challenges through register research and cohort studies.

Research Project Fall/Spring. 3 Credits. Elective Course.

If you would like to conduct research while in Stockholm, perhaps as part of a project or thesis for your home university, you may apply for this project under the guidance of a DIS faculty supervisor. The project should use Stockholm specifically as a resource. For this option, you must plan your research project the semester before DIS with a professor or advisor at your home university who must be willing to communicate with you and your DIS research supervisor while you are in Sweden.

Note: Additional application required – see website for details.

Scandinavian Crime Fiction Fall/Spring. 3 Credits. Elective Course.

Literature.

Why is Scandinavian crime fiction so popular? Is it the terse language or the Nordic landscape? Is it that the protagonists are anti-heroes, feminists, or outsiders? What makes these novels so appealing? In this course we study Nordic crime fiction in which the most fantastic murders take place, dark secrets are exposed, and the validity of the Scandinavian welfare state and lifestyle is questioned.

Storytelling Lab: How Narrative Works Fall/Spring. 3 Credits. Elective Course.

Communication. Creative Writing. Literature.

What makes a good story? This course combines narrative theory and writing exercises to study and practice the art of storytelling. Our areas of analysis are film, television, literature, and other facets of popular culture with a special focus on the Nordic context.

Swedish Language and Culture Fall/Spring. 3 Credits. Elective Course.

Language.

The goal of this course is to ensure you do not feel linguistically isolated while studying in Sweden. You learn enough Swedish to understand what is going on around you in your daily life, while also becoming familiar with Swedish history and culture. The course includes topics on the burning issues of contemporary Sweden so that you can have interesting conversations with the locals and increase your ability to reflect on your cross-cultural experience living in Sweden.

Swedish Language and Culture: Level I-II Fall/Spring. 6 Credits. Elective Course.

Anthropology. Language.

This intensive 6-credit course covers two semesters of Swedish language content in one, making it an excellent option for students who wish to advance quickly in their knowledge of the language. The emphasis is on speaking, writing, and understanding basic Swedish language. Swedish literature, film, and music will be included in the curriculum. Politics, burning cultural issues, and your personal experiences will form the cornerstone of class discussions.

Swedish: Intermediate Level for Scandinavian Language Speakers Fall/Spring. 3 Credits. Elective Course.

Anthropology. Language.

We build on language acquired in a previous semester or through experience. We work intensively with spoken everyday language, and with complex written texts. Literature, news articles, television series, movies, music, politics, and cultural issues are discussed in class, as well as your personal experience while living in Sweden. The aim is to help each student gain the experience of being an active participant in the Swedish society rather than just a tourist passing by.

Prerequisite: Must speak a Scandinavian language.

Swedish Politics and Society Fall/Spring. 3 Credits. Elective Course.

Political Science. Public Policy. Sociology.

This course provides you with a broad-ranging knowledge of Swedish politics and society, exploring the basis of Swedish political culture and national identity, the political system, and the roots and challenges of the Swedish welfare state. It focuses on contemporary issues like the special role of the immigration policy and the challenge from the new right wing political party. It will also include an introduction to Swedish foreign policy and the character of Swedish neutrality.

Translational Medicine: From Bench to Bedside Fall/Spring. 3 Credits. Core Course.

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

This course has an emphasis on the dynamic relationship between laboratory research and bedside application with the purpose of providing optimal patient therapies. You will gain insight into state-of-the-art research application in the field of translational medicine. You will interact with medical researchers who specialize in selected acute and chronic diseases. You will learn how research results guide clinical therapies, and vice versa, how patient symptoms guide research.

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

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Power of the Mind, The: Psychology of Performance Fall/Spring. 3 Credits. Elective Course.

Psychology. Sociology.

How do we achieve what we want? Why do we fail? This course explores performance from a psychological perspective in diverse areas such as academics, sports, creative pursuits, work performance, and leadership. Topics considered will be various theories pertaining to motivation, the role of emotion, personality, and the effect of cultural values and expectations with examples from a Scandinavian context. The benefits of optimal performance and maladaptive responses are explored, and interventions are considered.

Transgender in Scandinavia Fall/Spring. 3 Credits. Elective Course.

Gender Studies. Sociology.

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

Tumor Biology and Oncology Fall/Spring. 3 Credits. Elective Course.

Biology. Pre-Medicine/Health Science.

This course provides you with insight into the molecular and cellular events involved in tumor formation, progression, and metastasis.

You learn about the clinical aspects of different types of cancer, diagnostic procedures, and the specific therapies (surgery and various oncological treatments). Examples of molecular, genetic, and other biological events related to cancer etiology, cancer symptoms, and targets for cancer therapy will be given to highlight the clinical aspects. Emphasis is on the correlation between the molecular basis of cancer and its clinical implications.

Prerequisite: One year of biology at university level.

Vikings, The Fall/Spring. 3 Credits. Elective Course.

History. Literature. Religious Studies.

This is a course on the history, culture, and society of the Vikings.

First, you study the history of the Vikings as reflected in medieval texts and poems from the Viking Age (approx. AD 800-1100). You also examine Viking religion and mythology. In the second part of the course, you look at Viking expansion, their colonies and conquests, relying on historical documents and literary sources to provide insight into the Viking world. Finally, you focus on the Swedish Vikings - their forays to the East, settlements in Russia, and what made them different from the ‘Western’ Vikings.

Ways of Seeing: Storytelling Through Photography Fall/Spring. 3 Credits. Elective Course.

Communication. Photography. Visual Arts.

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

Note: This course focuses on telling stories through pictures, not on photographic technicalities. You need to bring your own camera.

Terrorism and Anti-Terrorism Fall/Spring. 3 Credits. Elective Course.

International Relations. Political Science.

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

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Course List

by Discipline Whether you need to focus on your major or can diversify while you are abroad, DIS offers you a variety of courses from which you can choose. Look through this list to discover which are relevant to you based on your academic interests!

BIOLOGY ·· Immunology and Infectious Diseases ·· Neurodegenerative Diseases ·· Translational Medicine: From Bench to Bedside ·· Tumor Biology and Oncology BIOMEDICINE/BIOTECHNOLOGY ·· Immunology and Infectious Diseases ·· Neurodegenerative Diseases ·· Public Health Policy in Practice ·· Translational Medicine: From Bench to Bedside COMMUNICATION ·· Glued to the Set: TV Shows, Norms, and Culture ·· Storytelling Lab: How Narrative Works ·· Ways of Seeing: Storytelling Through Photography CREATIVE WRITING ·· Storytelling Lab: How Narrative Works

COLOR KEY: BLUE: Core courses – you can only pick one core course which defines your program GREEN: Optional Study Tour courses – these elective courses come with an additional fee (see p. 28)

ANTHROPOLOGY ·· Gender, Equality, and Sexuality in Scandinavia ·· Human Trafficking and the Sex Trade ·· Public Health and Migration ·· Swedish Language and Culture ·· Swedish Language and Culture: Level I-II ·· Swedish: Intermediate Level for Scandinavian Language Speakers ART HISTORY ·· Impressionism in Paris ·· Nordic Contemporary Art

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CRIMINOLOGY/CRIMINAL JUSTICE ·· Forensic Psychology ·· Human Trafficking and the Sex Trade ·· Scandinavian Crime Fiction ECONOMICS ·· Economics of Gender ·· Economics of Global Monetary Policies and Capital Flows ·· Public Finance: European Perspectives EDUCATION/EDUCATIONAL STUDIES ·· Developing Brain, The: From Infancy to Adolescence ·· Positive Psychology ·· Positive Psychology Practicum: Methods and Practice ·· Power of the Mind, The: Psychology of Performance ·· Psychology of Emerging Adulthood ·· Psychology of Performance

ETHICS ·· Medical Ethics ·· Philosophy of Technology and Human Values ETHNIC STUDIES ·· Auschwitz: From Genocide to Memorial ·· Psychology of Emerging Adulthood FILM STUDIES ·· Glued to the Set: TV Shows, Norms, and Culture ·· Storytelling Lab: How Narrative Works FINANCE ·· Economics of Gender ·· Economics of Global Monetary Policies and Capital Flows ·· Public Finance: European Perspectives GENDER STUDIES ·· Economics of Gender ·· Gender, Equality, and Sexuality in Scandinavia ·· Human Trafficking and the Sex Trade ·· Transgender in Scandinavia HISTORY ·· Auschwitz: From Genocide to Memorial ·· History of Sweden in Europe and the World ·· Vikings, The HUMAN DEVELOPMENT ·· Developing Brain, The: From Infancy to Adolescence ·· Positive Psychology ·· Positive Psychology Practicum: Methods and Practice ·· Psychology of Emerging Adulthood ·· Psychology of Loneliness HUMAN RIGHTS ·· Auschwitz: From Genocide to Memorial ·· Human Trafficking and the Sex Trade ·· Transgender in Scandinavia

LANGUAGE ·· Swedish Language and Culture ·· Swedish Language and Culture: Level I-II ·· Swedish: Intermediate Level for Scandinavian Language Speakers LEADERSHIP STUDIES ·· Power of the Mind, The: Psychology of Performance ·· Psychology of Political Behavior ·· Swedish Politics and Society LEGAL STUDIES ·· Forensic Psychology ·· Human Trafficking and the Sex Trade ·· Transgender in Scandinavia LITERATURE ·· Imagining the Other in European Literature ·· Scandinavian Crime Fiction ·· Storytelling Lab: How Narrative Works ·· Vikings, The MEDIA STUDIES ·· Glued to the Set: TV Shows, Norms, and Culture ·· Ways of Seeing: Storytelling Through Photography NEUROSCIENCE ·· Developing Brain, The: From Infancy to Adolescence ·· Neurodegenerative Diseases

PHILOSOPHY ·· Medical Ethics ·· Philosophy of Technology and Human Values PHOTOGRAPHY ·· Ways of Seeing: Storytelling Through Photography POLITICAL SCIENCE ·· Economics of Gender ·· European Security Dilemmas and Intelligence ·· Psychology of Political Behavior ·· Public Finance: European Perspectives ·· Public Health and Migration ·· Public Health Policy in Practice ·· Swedish Politics and Society ·· Terrorism and Anti-Terrorism PRE-MEDICINE/HEALTH SCIENCE ·· Developing Brain, The: From Infancy to Adolesence ·· Epidemiology: Swedish Case Studies ·· Immunology and Infectious Diseases ·· Medical Ethics ·· Neurodegenerative Diseases ·· Public Health Policy in Practice ·· Translational Medicine: From Bench to Bedside ·· Tumor Biology and Oncology PSYCHOLOGY ·· Developing Brain, The: From Infancy to Adolescence ·· Forensic Psychology ·· Positive Psychology ·· Positive Psychology Practicum: Methods and Practice ·· Power of the Mind, The: Psychology of Performance ·· Psychology of Emerging Adulthood ·· Psychology of Loneliness ·· Psychology of Political Behavior

PUBLIC HEALTH ·· Epidemiology: Swedish Case Studies ·· Medical Ethics ·· Public Health and Migration ·· Public Health Policy in Practice

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INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS ·· European Security Dilemmas and Intelligence ·· History of Sweden in Europe and the World ·· Psychology of Political Behavior ·· Swedish Politics and Society ·· Terrorism and Anti-Terrorism

PUBLIC POLICY ·· Economics of Gender ·· Public Finance: European Perspectives ·· Public Health and Migration ·· Public Health Policy in Practice ·· Swedish Politics and Society RELIGIOUS STUDIES ·· Vikings, The SOCIOLOGY ·· Auschwitz: From Genocide to Memorial ·· Forensic Psychology ·· Gender, Equality, and Sexuality in Scandinavia ·· Glued to the Set: TV Shows, Norms, and Culture ·· Power of the Mind, The: Psychology of Performance ·· Psychology of Emerging Adulthood ·· Psychology of Loneliness ·· Psychology of Political Behavior ·· Public Health and Migration ·· Swedish Politics and Society ·· Transgender in Scandinavia VISUAL ARTS ·· Nordic Contemporary Art ·· Ways of Seeing: Storytelling Through Photography

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Face to Face With Faculty DIS faculty teach what they do. They bring extensive knowledge from their professional fields, giving you real-world examples that will enrich course material and challenge you to broaden your perspectives. Get a glimpse into who our faculty are, and who may teach your class!

Magnus Bäcklund, Ph.D. Course: Tumor Biology and Oncology Background: Senior consultant at Sophiahemmet Hospital, senior researcher at Karolinska Institute

In my course we will link today´s understanding of cancer from the lab bench to the clinic – and back again. The field studies will take you to clinical environments and research labs, where you will hear unique insights in tumor biology and how it correlates to cancer disease and its treatment.

Steve Turner Course: Swedish Politics and Society Background: Leadership consultant and politics and psychology teacher

I came to Stockholm long ago and loved it so much that I have made it my home. If you want to learn how Sweden works – and how the Swedes live and think – this course will explore Swedish conceptions of equality, freedom, and quality of life. We will meet with politicians, with teachers and their students, and with proponents and critics of the emerging multicultural Sweden.

Simone Setterberg Course: Psychology of Emerging Adulthood Background: Researcher at Karolinska Institute, fellow at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, former psychotherapist in Shanghai, New York, Zurich

At DIS, you get to learn from professionals, which can have a strong impact on your career planning. In my course, we discuss the unique time in life between adolescence and adulthood, where we get to visit research experts who will put this all into a Scandinavian perspective. I use my own international clinical and research knowledge to provide a multinational awareness for the phenomenon. I hope all of this will guide you in identifying your own desires for further education and career path.

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