DIS Stockholm Catalog, Fall 2016 & Spring 2017

STOCKHOLM as your home, Europe as your classroom

DIS Stockholm FALL 2016 & SPRING 2017

Gender & Sexuality Studies Medical Practice & Policy Psychology + Electives in history, literature, politics, sociology, Swedish, and more

To Future DIS Students...

Dear Student, DIS has been running study abroad programs in Scandinavia since 1959. We are extremely proud to introduce DIS Stockholm and provide you with the opportunity to study and live in the Swedish capital. Being from Scandinavia myself, I might be slightly biased, but Stockholm is a great city in which to study abroad! With its cosmopolitan atmosphere, strong intellectual traditions, and stunning architecture and nature, Stockholm will provide you with such unique opportunities for your academic, cultural, and outdoor adventures.

DIS Stockholm is right for you if you are looking for a targeted experience within your academic field of interest and a variety of electives in an intimate academic setting.

Some of the DIS signature features are: • Faculty-led study tours and field studies in which you will gain new, meaningful perspectives on your field of study and Europe • Small classes giving you the opportunity to engage in an active learning environment with your faculty and peers • A variety of cultural activities and living opportunities, including Homestay, that will allow you to meet the locals When I read this catalog, I see so many familiar faces and names of recent students who have spent time in Stockholm as part of their DIS experience and are helping us start our story there. I would like to thank all the DIS student photographers, bloggers, and videographers who have contributed to our goal of capturing the true student experience in this catalog and on DISabroad.org. I hope you find their images and words inspiring as you envision your own semester ahead.

On behalf of the DIS faculty and staff, we look forward to seeing you in Stockholm!

Malene Torp, DIS Executive Director

STOCKHOLM as your home, Europe as your classroom DIS is a non-profit study abroad institution with locations in Copenhagen and Stockholm, offering semester, academic year, and summer programs taught in English. Established in 1959, DIS offers students enrolled in North American universities engaging and challenging coursework enriched by faculty who teach what they do, field studies, hands-on learning opportunities, and study tours across Europe. Cultural engagement opportunities integrate students into the local culture and students gain academic knowledge and intercultural skills to prepare for a globalized world. DIS students are usually undergraduate juniors or seniors from highly selective North American universities.

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Table of Contents

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INTRODUCTION - THIS IS DIS Study Abroad at DIS Stockholm

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Stockholm As Your Home

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Plan Your Semester at DIS

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BUILD YOUR CURRICULUM

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Academic Programs

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Swedish Language and Culture Course Optional Study Tours

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CREATE YOUR DIS EXPERIENCE

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Housing Options

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Meet the Locals

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DIScovery Trips

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Meet a DIS Alum

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CALENDAR, FEES, & APPLICATION

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Key Dates & Application Details

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DIS Semester Overview

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Tuition & Fees

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Study Tour Destinations Map

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COURSES

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Course Descriptions

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Course List by Discipline

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Meet a DIS Alum

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Study Abroad at DIS Stockholm

You study abroad to enhance your major, broaden your intellectual horizons, qualify for the international job market, discover Europe, meet the unexpected, have fun, and grow as an individual.

Study abroad at DIS is unique. We will help you meet your aspirations by offering you: FREEDOM OF ACADEMIC CHOICE

Choose a core course from among three academic programs and a diverse variety of upper-level elective courses.

EUROPE AS YOUR CLASSROOM

Early in the semester, you will delve into your academic focus during Core Course Week, in which you will travel on a short study tour for three days in Sweden or a neighboring country combined with a two-day seminar in Stockholm. Later in the semester, you will travel with your core course on a week-long study tour in Europe. Additionally, you can take an elective course with an integrated Optional Study Tour, or explore Europe off the beaten track on a DIScovery Trip during two additional travel weeks!

EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING

Theory-based courses include a focus on practice through hands-on learning experiences such as field studies throughout Stockholm, expert guest lecturers, real-life case studies, simulation exercises, and skill-building workshops, and hands-on projects.

A HOLISTIC APPROACH TO MEETING THE LOCALS

Whether you choose to live in a Homestay, enroll in a Swedish Language and Culture course, or meet your Visiting Hosts for fika with coffee and cakes, your engagement in the community is a holistic academic and social experience. Our goal is to help you find your own way to depart your semester having built strong Swedish friendships and connections.

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FOCUS ON YOU AS AN INDIVIDUAL

What Do DIS Alumni Say? THIS IS DIS

DIS Stockholm is a small, intimate program designed to further your knowledge in your academic field and give you the high academic level you are looking for while studying abroad. With three housing options, you have the flexibility to choose a living arrangement that will best fit you.

98% said that the emphasis on

DIS FACULTY WHO TEACH WHAT THEY DO

DIS faculty bring real-life expertise from their field into the classroom. Most work as professionals in the areas they teach, giving you direct access to resources and networks both in Stockholm and on study tour. They will introduce you to a network of leading researchers and health professionals, European politicians, innovative leaders, forward-thinking entrepreneurs, ground-breaking activists, fascinating historians… and the list goes on and on!

ACADEMIC CHALLENGES & OPPORTUNITIES

Challenge yourself to raise questions, follow up on connections you make, examine issues from different perspectives, explore new mindsets, and reflect on your own values and identity through new experiences and discussions. Create your own unique experience by building cross-cultural competencies.

experiential learning at DIS was an especially valuable dimension of their college learning experience

96% see the world from a more global perspective

95% gained better insight into themselves

91% discovered new insights related to their major

STUDENT QUOTE

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The emphasis which DIS placed on experiential learning, with the study tours and field studies especially, was unlike anything I had experienced before and truly one of the most academically rewarding aspects of my semester.

To be told of a major event or critical location in history is one thing, but to stand on that very spot where history was made and experience it firsthand goes above and beyond…”

// CHRISTIAN DEGENHARDT

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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.

QUAINT ISLANDS & INNOVATIVE METROPOLIS

Traverse the narrow winding streets that populate the old city, where the Swedes have carefully preserved Europe’s medieval aesthetic dating back to the 13th century. As a major cultural hub of Sweden, Stockholm’s galleries, exhibitions, and restored historical artifacts shed light on their heritage.

Explore the city’s fourteen islands by crossing over ancient bridges and scenic waterways by train, foot, or ferry. Proximity to Stockholm’s fantastic nature defines the pace in this city, as your next crosscountry ski adventure or kayaking afternoon are all within an easy reach!

While rich in history, Sweden prides itself on progressive thinking, with openness and equality as values held close by the Swedes. As home to the Nobel Prize and a list of prestigious universities, institutions, and leading innovators, studying in Stockholm will offer the context of a capital led by forward-looking decision-makers and scholars.

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WHAT MAKES STOCKHOLM A GREAT PLACE TO STUDY ABROAD? Stockholm is the capital of Sweden and is rich in resources for DIS field studies as the hub for politics, business, and research sectors

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The Swedes have consistently ranked in the top three in the world for their proficiency in English as a second language

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Sweden has been named the world’s most equal country, and recently added the gender neutral noun hen to the official Swedish dictionary

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Sweden was the first country in the world to permit freedom of the press, foreshadowing the social equality Sweden is known for today

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Stockholm’s natural environment offers an archipelago to explore 30,000 islands, stretching from the city to the Baltic sea

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Stockholm is a Green Economy Leader, and the city aspires to be completely fossil fuel-free by 2050

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Stockholm is the first city in the world to have its own national park, Ecopark, a green oasis where wild herons, deer, and fox roam freely

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Commuting in Stockholm is fast and efficient. 90 of the city’s 100 metro stations are decorated with paintings and mosaics

THIS IS DIS

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I have visited many places, but there is absolutely nothing like Stockholm. A place is only as good as the community within it, and Stockholm surely surpasses all expectations.” // BRYDEN GIVING

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Plan Your Semester at DIS Get Started!

DISabroad.org/apply You can start applying at any stage and we will lead you through the best choices for you.

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A program core course with its two course-integrated study tours (p 10-15)

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Elective courses and Optional Study Tours (p 32-33)

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Housing from our diverse options (p 20)

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Ways to meet and engage with the locals (p 21)

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DIScovery Trips that you can add over weekends and breaks (p 22-23)

TIP! Live Like a Local •

Choose to live in a Homestay and find a home away from home

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Take the Swedish Language and Culture course and learn conversational Swedish

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Explore some of Sweden’s islands and national parks by signing up for a DIScovery Trip

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Make meeting the Swedes a priority by joining a local sports team, requesting to be matched with a Visiting Host, and more!

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Build Your Curriculum Academic Programs

Gender & Sexuality Studies

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Medical Practice & Policy

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Psychology 14-15 Swedish Language and Culture Courses Optional Study Tours

choices Three program history, + electives in ics, literature, polit edish, sociology, Sw and more! to 33 See pages 32 ctive for our full ele course lists.

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Gender & Sexuality Studies

Well known for its progressive norms and policies, Scandinavia is a perfect place to study the challenges and opportunities of core topics within gender, equality, and sexuality.

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS •

Travel with your classmates and faculty on course-integrated study tours in Sweden and Berlin to explore gender and sexuality norms

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Visit with families raising their children in a gender-neutral manner and reflect on your own gender norms

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Volunteer for Sex and Society, an outreach group in Stockholm that works with sex education

STUDENT PROFILE This program is right for you if you study gender studies, women’s studies, anthropology, sociology, or human rights.

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Gender, Equality, and Sexuality in Scandinavia

Fall/Spring

3 credits

This course explores current debates on topics such as gender equality, the role of men and masculinity, family structures, sex education, dating, homosexuality, the rights of transsexuals, and prostitution. How do concepts of gender, body, race, and sexuality intersect with ideas about ‘normal’ and what are some of the new ethical dilemmas, gender roles, and ideals in a changing Scandinavia?

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

Related Electives Below is a selection of elective courses that are relevant to gender equality. Don’t stop here, DIS has additional electives to choose from on pages 32-33!

Human Trafficking and the Sex Trade Swedish Language and Culture Swedish Politics and Society

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STUDENT QUOTE

Sweden is known as a progressive country when it comes to gender politics, which makes it a particularly interesting place to study gender and sexuality. Learning about gender-neutral classrooms and sex positive education from a Swedish perspective is truly rewarding!” // KATE MATTHEWS

Why Study Gender Equality in Stockholm?

Sweden is the most gender-equal country in the world – but it also has the most gender divided work force with women still working largely in traditionally ‘female’ jobs, such as health care and education and men in industries and business. With a focus on Sweden, this program explores topics of gender, equality, and sexuality in all their complexities.

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CORE COURSE

Medical Practice & Policy

Gain unique pre-medical experience by learning from Swedish medical doctors and get an insider’s view of the workings of hospitals, clinics, and medical research, as well as insight into clinical practices and healthcare in Europe.

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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

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Study the signs and symptoms of the most important human diseases, and perform physical examinations on phantoms or on other students

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Travel with DIS and classmates on course-integrated study tours in Sweden and the U.K. that will take you on the trajectory from lab bench to clinic, and give you an opportunity to compare different healthcare systems and practices in Europe through visits to clinical and diagnostic hospital departments and research institutions

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

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Translational Medicine: From Bench to Bedside

Fall/Spring

3 Credits

This course will take you through the various steps from basic laboratory science to applying findings in the clinical setting, gaining a more complete understanding of what it means to translate science into clinical treatment.

Week-Long Study Tour: London Core Course Week: Study Tour to Western 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 regular medical training corresponding to that of medical students and does not include shadowing of doctors or physical examination of patients

Related Electives Below is a selection of elective courses that are relevant to medical practice and policy. Don’t stop here, DIS has additional electives to choose from on pages 32-33!

Developing Brain, The: From Infancy to Adolescence Immunology and Infectious Diseases Public Health Policy in Practice: Scandinavian Case Studies Tumor Biology and Oncology

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Stockholm has a strong tradition for medical practice and research. Karolinska Institute is Sweden’s third oldest medical school and accounts for more than 40% of all academic medical research in Sweden. The Institute also awards the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine. The Karolinska University Hospital is a research and teaching hospital, as are the four other university hospitals in Stockholm. Stockholm is a hub for medicine and bioscience, with a history of ground breaking inventions such as the pacemaker, ultrasound/ECG, Losec (ulcer medicine), and Turbuhaler (inhalation flow-driven device). Due to the collaboration between universities, hospitals, and private research institutions and companies in Stockholm, a strong innovative interdisciplinary medical research environment has been established. Translational medicine is therefore a key focus area involving scientists and clinicians, a rich network that we will introduce you to through lectures, field studies, and more. It is our goal that these hands-on experiences will give you professional insights to help you decide if a medical or healthcare career is the right fit for you!” // ANETTE BIRCK, PH.D. PROGRAM DIRECTOR

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CORE COURSE

Psychology

What makes people commit crime? Are there gender differences? What is the role of perception? Explore the cognitive, emotional, social, and neuropsychological approaches to the nature and treatment of criminal behavior.

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS • Perpetrators, victims, assessment, and treatment will be explored using psychological theory, research, and case materials • Travel with your classmates and DIS faculty on course-integrated study tours regionally and across Europe, where you will be able to meet and discuss central themes with key researchers, clinicians, policy makers, and forensic experts • Your classroom experience will be enhanced by guest lectures and field studies to local organizations that bring real-world examples of how forensic psychology is applied and practiced in Sweden

STUDENT PROFILE This program is right for you if you are interested in psychology, social policy, criminology, or criminal justice.

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Forensic Psychology

Fall/Spring

3 Credits

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 of and examples from a European perspective.

Week-Long Study Tour: Scotland Core Course Week: Study Tour to Western Sweden + a two-day seminar in Stockholm Prerequisite: A psychology course at university level

Related Electives Below is a selection of elective courses that are relevant to psychology. Don’t stop here, DIS has additional electives to choose from on pages 32-33!

Developing Brain, The: From Childhood to Adolescence Power of the Mind, The: Psychology of Performance Psychology of Emerging Adulthood Psychology of Loneliness Terrorism and Anti-Terrorism

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Studying Forensic Psychology in Stockholm, is an exciting opportunity as Sweden has a strong forensic psychological tradition. You will build an understanding of psycho-legal research and practice from a Scandinavian perspective where cross-cultural differences and similarities will be highlighted in an innovative society within the context of a welfare state.”

// CARLA CAETANO, PH.D. PROGRAM DIRECTOR

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CORE COURSE

Swedish Language and Culture Courses

By enrolling in Swedish Language and Culture, you will build intercultural competences, document your reflections, and find the tools to understand the deeper meaning behind Swedish culture and local norms.

HAVE FUN WITH Ä, Ö, AND Å Master your pronunciation of Ä, Ö, and Å, and enjoy walking out of class and around the corner to your favorite café for fika with friends and enjoy your personal victory when you can order your own cup of coffee and kanelbulla in Swedish.

ENRICH YOUR EXPERIENCE Explore Swedish history, literature, film, art, as well as the current burning issues in Sweden, enriching your experience and developing your critical and analytical understanding of Swedish culture, as well as your own culture. This will make you a qualified discussion partner for your Swedish Homestay or friends.

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GET OUT OF THE CLASSROOM ON FIELD STUDIES The course includes four field studies in Stockholm and the surrounding area with your class. Examples of field studies include: •

A Café Night will introduce you to the Swedish concept of mysig (coziness)

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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

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A historical tour of Kungliga slottet (The Royal Palace) on the quaint island of Gamla Stan

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A soak in the Centralbadet (public hot baths)

Practice your Swedish in your Homestay

Course Options

One of the best ways to practice your Swedish is to go home and try out your new sayings over dinner with members of your Homestay. They’ll also be able to explain history 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.

We offer a 3-credit Swedish Language and Culture - Level I course, and will offer higher level Swedish Language courses if you have completed previous courses in Swedish.

FACULTY ADVICE

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Trying to learn Swedish (or any foreign language) is challenging, and it is important to have fun while learning it. Remember to laugh at yourself and don’t be afraid of making mistakes. Most Stockholmers speak English, but even so, they will truly appreciate that you are making an extra effort to immerse yourself in their culture by learning their language.” // SUZANNE DA CUNHA BANG PROGRAM DIRECTOR

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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 with your classmates and DIS faculty to a European destination. Knowledge enhances your travels, so soak it all in! Your studies will come to life with visits to various museums, sites, and performances. With a DIS faculty member leading the study tour, you will have his/her knowledge and passion at your disposal.

Auschwitz: From Genocide to Memorial

Impressionism in Paris

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.

Fall & Spring, 1 Credit Marvel at the masterpieces and meander along the boulevards to discover why Paris was the heart of the Impressionism movement.

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More Info Online

I am returning from my Impressionism in Paris DIScovery Trip 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.’”

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

// EMILY TERZIC

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Create Your DIS Experience Housing Options

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Meet the Locals

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DIScovery Trips

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Meet a DIS Alum

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Housing Options Where you live is one of the most important aspects of your learning experience abroad.

DIS Stockholm offers you three diverse housing options.

More Housing Info Online

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

Visit DISabroad.org/sto-housing for detailed information about DIS housing options.

Living & Learning Community (LLC) Pursue a passion alongside like-minded DIS students, interact in a meaningful way with the local community, and reflect on your intercultural experience.

STUDENT QUOTE

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Try to immerse yourself as much as you possibly can. You’re here to expand your horizons and go outside of your comfort zone, and a Homestay is the perfect way to make that happen.

You learn more about the culture and what it’s really like to live here, plus, sharing cultural differences is always fun.

The most important thing, no matter what you choose for your housing, is to make the most of your time here. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity, so pick what is best for you and what you want to accomplish here. But trust me, Homestay is definitely worth it. But, there is one terrible, awful, and horrible thing about living in a Homestay…it’s going to make it so much harder to leave in the end!”

Residential Community Live with other DIS students in a DIS-run residence, and seek engagement with locals independently.

// ELYSE LAWSON

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

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

Swedish Language and Culture Courses

Visiting Host Program If you aren’t living in a Homestay, sign up for a Visiting Host! Share your own culture, and get to know traditions, mentality, and values of Swedes.

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Learn key phrases useful for your everyday life in Stockholm, and gain a further understanding of Swedish culture and traditions. 65% of DIS students take a language course and later recommend it as one of their favorite electives!

STUDENT QUOTE Without a doubt, my Visiting Hosts were one of the best experiences I had abroad. By getting to know them, I got to know their culture, and gained a greater appreciation for the country I called home for four months. From birthday customs to Christmas traditions, I learned so much about their culture that I wouldn’t have been able to learn elsewhere - and more importantly, I actually got to experience it and be a participant. I’ll never forget those late nights at their house, discussing all the things that made their country different from mine, and discovering all the things that made them the same. Every time I visited I felt so welcome and cared for, that I truly did consider it my home away from home. I still keep in touch with the family, and I am so thankful I had the opportunity to enrich my semester abroad by meeting them.” // NATALIA PFEIFER

Local Sports & Clubs Join a club and/or recreational sports - a great way to bond with others that share similar interests!

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Evening Seminars Spend an evening at a panel, seminar, or debate where you will discuss burning issues of our time with DIS faculty, experts, and guest lecturers.

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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! From the fjords of Norway to the markets of Southern France, there is an adventure for everyone. Full of activities and challenges, DIScovery Trips allow you to explore an interest, try something new, and just have fun!

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

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

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

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

More DIScovery Trip Info Online!

CREATE YOUR DIS EXPERIENCE

Southern France: Culinary Exploration

Visit DISabroad.org/sto-discovery to read more about the trips.

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

Arctic Excursion Head north of the Article Circle, where snowmobiling, a visit to Sami villages, and reindeer sightings await – and if you’re lucky, the Northern Lights, too!

Swedish Island Adventure Gotland is yours to explore on foot or by bike.

From rocky outcroppings to sandy beaches, and medieval history dating back to 900 AD, Sweden’s largest island offers a new experience for everyone.

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Meet a DIS Alum // WILLIAM YANKEY

Q & A WITH WILLIAM William studied architecture at DIS Copenhagen in the spring of 2006. Captivated by Scandinavia and its clean designs, functional spaces, and innovative architecture, he sought to move his career to Stockholm, where he now designs architectural structures and fully enjoys the contrast of Stockholm as an urban city and the surrounding natural landscape. We asked William to share some thoughts on how to meet the locals and explore Stockholm…

How would you describe Stockholmers?

Stockholmers are unique. Not just in comparison to other countries or cities, but unique amongst themselves.

They celebrate diversity and personal individuality, which is one of the reasons hipster culture became so big in this city.

What cultural differences strike you?

The high quality of life is something you feel immediately; whether it’s the quality of the food, public transportation, or even work/life balance.

What is your favorite weekend adventure?

Winter adventures range from skiing, kite skating on the frozen lakes, or simply taking a walk around the historic Gamla Stan. The city is just as beautiful with the freshly fallen snow as it is with the warm sun and blue sky. And in the spring and fall, the best adventure in Stockholm is going out to the archipelago on a boat and seeing the nature from the water’s perspective. There are saunas and cabins dotted all through the islands of the archipelago open to anyone who comes to them!

What does your perfect day in Stockholm look like?

Coffee and a semla at a café, walk around the city, lunch in the sun, boat to an island with friends, then grill up dinner while sitting on the rocks watching the sunset. Perfect day.

How can DIS students get to know the locals while living in Stockholm?

Be American. Swedes are quiet and not confrontational. Push yourself into situations and start talking with people. Be inquisitive, but not overpowering.

What can they most look forward to about living in Stockholm for a semester?

The best thing will be living in a new city, and everyday exploring a different part of it, finding something unique around every corner. Stockholm has so much to offer if you look for it!

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Calendar, Fees, & Application Key Dates & Application Details

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DIS Semester Overview

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Tuition & Fees

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Key Dates & Application Details APPLICATION INFORMATION DIS seeks to make each individual’s study abroad experience unique, therefore, we limit the number of students we accept each semester and admission is competitive. Ideal applicants demonstrate seriousness in academics and enthusiasm for cultural engagement, as well as a willingness and ability to embrace the challenges of studying abroad.

DIS uses a rolling admissions process so you are encouraged to apply as early as possible since programs and courses often fill before published deadlines.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS •

Enrollment 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 Meet stated prerequisites for the core course(s) to which you are applying An academically compelling reason why DIS is a good fit for you Academic and social preparedness, independence, and self-reliance to obtain the benefits of the DIS study abroad experience In good academic and disciplinary standing at your home institution

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DIS strives to select students who will be the best possible match for our programs. All applicants should demonstrate a consistent academic record, clear motivation to study abroad, solid reasoning for their program choice, and an understanding of the program model. 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, cumulative GPA, and overall application.

International Educators Workshop Dates for U.S. Faculty & Advisors

HOW TO APPLY The DIS application process varies by university and, in some cases, by the term and program of study.

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

DIS Stockholm will hold the first Swedish

STARTING REGISTRATION

Stockholm in Spring 2017 for education

Admitted students receive a username and password to register for courses, housing, study tours, and other offerings. Register as soon as possible. Courses, housing, and tours fill on a first-come, first-served basis. Registration opens approximately six months prior to the start of your semester.

advisors.

International Educators Workshop (IEW) in abroad professionals, faculty, and academic

The workshop is like a mini-semester

STAYING INFORMED – DIS PRE-DEPARTURE ADVISING From the point when you register until you depart for Stockholm, you will receive correspondence from DIS: newsletters, emails about any missing registration material, academic updates, housing updates, and a pre-departure packet full of important information.

at DIS. Participants will attend classes, participate in field studies, meet DIS staff, faculty, and students, live with a homestay, and get to know Swedish culture and

KEY SEMESTER DATES

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For full semester calendar details, including study tour and travel break dates, refer to: DISabroad.org/sto-calendar

DIS Stockholm IEW dates are: Spring 2017: March 13-16

Spring 2017

Fall 2016 August 20

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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) DIS Housing Closes at Noon

DIS Copenhagen IEW dates are: Fall 2015: Nov 2-6

January 14

Spring 2016: March 14-18 Fall 2016: Oct 24-28

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CALENDAR, FEES, & APPLICATION

DIS Semester Overview ARRIVAL DAY DIS airport pick-up & move into housing

DIS ARRIVAL WORKSHOP

SEMESTER HAS BEGUN Courses will run over the next four months with intermittent breaks. Look out for weekend DIScovery Trips offered throughout the semester

Four days including the Opening Ceremony, DIScover Stockholm (city race), academic and housing workshops, & Activities Fair

CORE COURSE WEEK Focus on just your core course this week, with a faculty-led three-day study tour in Sweden or neighboring country, and two-day seminar in Stockholm

TRAVEL WEEK 1 Travel on your DIS faculty-led Program Study Tour, or enjoy a week in Stockholm or travelling on your own

TRAVEL WEEK 2 Travel on your DIS faculty-led Program Study Tour, or enjoy a week in Stockholm or travelling on your own

BREAK You will have a half-week break to enjoy Stockholm or travel on your own or with DIS on DIScovery Trips & Optional Study Tours

FINAL EXAMS Final exams are scheduled over the last week of the semester

DEPARTURE Head home or on to further adventures, stay for the following semester, or head to DIS Copenhagen for a semester or a summer session!

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Tuition & Fees DIS Tuition & Fees Comprehensive Tuition Fee

Per Semester $18,995 USD

Course instruction

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Program Study Tours (two per semester)

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Course-integrated field studies & guest lectures

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Textbook rental

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Use of DIS facilities

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Final Grade Report and permanent academic record

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Academic counseling and support

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General administration of academic services

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Comprehensive Housing & Student Affairs Fee*

$5,990 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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Pre-departure & on-site student information services

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Group pick-up at airport on Arrival Day

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DIS Arrival Workshop

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Medical, accident, and liability insurance

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Visa advice and assistance

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24-hour emergency supprt

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Various cultural and social events

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Administration of housing and student affairs activities

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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 benefits into the cost such as your Program Study Tours, textbooks, and commuting fees. Once published here, our fees are guaranteed not to change.

$24,985 USD

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

Extend & Save!

If you wish to spend a full year with DIS, we offer substantial 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 stay with DIS but head down to Copenhagen for a summer session (or three) to explore a new city and new courses? You will receive a discount on summer sessions.

See DISabroad.org/discounts for more details.

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DIS NEED-BASED SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS DIS has allocated the following funding for student scholarships: •

DIS Scholarship: A need-based scholarship awarded on the basis of demonstrated financial need

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Diversity Scholarship: Awarded to support students from populations that are underrepresented in study abroad including those from diverse ethnic, racial, cultural, sexual orientation, and educational backgrounds including first-generation college students

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Work-Study: Need-based awards up to $500 per semester

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The Anders Uhrskov Leadership Scholarship: Awarded to one semester student who has demonstrated leadership on their college campus at home and is dedicated to enhancing their global leadership and critical thinking skills at DIS (up to $10,000 per semester)

Who are DIS Partners?

DIS works in partnership with approximately 200 partner universities. 92% of enrollment comes from partner institutions, of which 79% are ‘most’ or ‘more selective’ institutions, according to US News & World Report. DIS assists partner universities in internationalizing their institutions in various ways, according to mutual agreement. Students from other U.S. colleges and universities that are not DIS partners are also welcome to apply.

Visit DISabroad.org/partners to see our full partner list.

Read more and apply at: DISabroad.org/scholarships

DEPOSIT

Your spot at DIS is not ensured until either your home institution or DIS receives a non-refundable deposit of $500.

FINAL GRADE REPORTS / SCHOOL OF RECORD FEE

DIS issues you a Final Grade Report after completion of your semester. The Final Grade Report is accepted as a transcript by most U.S. universities. The University of Minnesota is the DIS School of Record and can issue an official transcript to institutions that require a U.S. transcript for credit earned abroad. The University of Minnesota charges an additional fee for this service.

CANCELLATION & CHANGES

If you withdraw less than 31 days prior to Arrival Day, you will be subject to the cancellation policy.

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CALENDAR, FEES, & APPLICATION

DIS offers several scholarship opportunities. The combined maximum scholarship for any individual student is $5,000 per semester (unless granted the Anders Uhrskov Leadership Scholarship).

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

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

Human Rights. Ethnic Studies. History.

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 will be 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.

Psychology. Neuroscience. Child Development.

A cognitive behavioral neuroscience perspective will be 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 will be considered, as will the implications of culture and the social context. Scandinavian perspectives will be considered where applicable.

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

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

Psychology. Criminology/Criminal Justice. 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 will be 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: One semester of psychology at university level.

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

Gender Studies. Sociology. Anthropology.

Sweden is the most gender equal country in the world and legalized prostitution, paid parental leave for all parents, 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. 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.

History of Sweden in Europe and the World Fall & Spring. 3 Credits.

History.

This course focuses on Sweden’s historical relationships to the Baltic Region, Europe, and the U.S. We will 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, in order to understand Sweden’s international profile and power, which influences Sweden’s national identity and future.

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Human Trafficking and the Sex Trade Fall & Spring. 3 Credits.

Human Rights. Gender Studies. Anthropology.

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 will 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 will also learn the most important elements of legal and policy frameworks addressing trafficking at the European and international level.

Immunology and Infectious Diseases Fall & Spring. 3 Credits.

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

This course will give you a fundamental understanding of the immune system, including its development, important cellular factors, modes of physiological interactions, such as that with other somatic cells and pathogens, and the processes of immune cell activation and differentiation. Clinically relevant topics such as T and B cell-mediated immunity, autoimmunity, allergy, as well as vaccine development will be covered. Special focus will be given to infectious diseases and inflammation and how the immune system reacts to them, where case studies will be used whenever relevant.

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 will take 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.

Nordic Contemporary Art Fall & Spring. 3 Credits.

Art History.

This course will focus 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? We will study the themes of identity and alterity in a post-global world as we analyze texts and exhibitions specially departing from the Stockholm art scene such as museums, galleries, auction houses, and artist-run spaces.

Power of the Mind, The: Psychology of Performance Fall & Spring. 3 Credits.

Psychology. Sociology.

How do we achieve what we want? Why do we fail? This course will explore 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 will be explored, and interventions will be considered.

Psychology of Emerging Adulthood Fall & Spring. 3 Credits.

Psychology. Human Development. Sociology.

What is an adult? This class will address 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) will be considered and the Scandinavian perspective will be explored. Sources of resilience and vulnerabilities will be addressed as this pertains to diverse factors, including cultural variables and the role of social media.

Prerequisite: A psychology course at the university level.

Psychology of Loneliness Fall & Spring. 3 Credits.

Psychology. Human Development. 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 will also be explored.

Public Health Policy in Practice: Scandinavian Case Studies Fall & Spring. 3 Credits.

Public Health. Pre-Medicine/Health Science.

This course examines how the characteristics of the Scandinavian welfare state affect the design and operation of the health care systems in Scandinavian countries. Through a number of case studies, you will gain insight into how Scandinavian countries, and Sweden in particular, assess public health challenges through register research and cohort studies, and you will analyze and discuss how public health policies are developed and implemented in practice.

Research Project Fall & Spring. 3 Credits.

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 be something that uses 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: Any research project must be approved by the DIS Director of Academic Support and Registrar. Full year students wishing to do research in either term should start the planning process before departing for DIS. Scandinavian Crime Fiction Fall & Spring. 3 Credits.

Literature.

Why is Scandinavian crime fiction so popular? Is it the terse language, the Nordic landscape? Is it that the protagonists are anti-heroes, feminists, or outsiders? What makes these novels so appealing? In this course we will 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.

Swedish Language and Culture, Level l Fall & Spring. 3 Credits.

Language.

The goal of this course is to ensure you do not feel linguistically isolated while studying in Sweden. You will 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 will include 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.

Note: Courses will be offered at additional levels based on your previous academic background in the language.

Swedish Politics and Society Fall & Spring. 3 Credits.

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.

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Terrorism and Anti-Terrorism Fall & Spring. 3 Credits.

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.

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

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

Focus will be on how the development of diagnostic tools and treatment strategies for patients including new drugs, devices, and therapies occur through the dynamic relationship between researchers and clinicians. It will also emphasize how translational science acts as a ‘middle-man’ in a continuous cycle between basic scientists and physicians. Case studies will bridge research and clinical breakthroughs within acute and chronic diseases.

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

Tumor Biology and Oncology Fall & Spring. 3 Credits.

Biology. Pre-Medicine/Health Science.

This course will give you an insight into the cellular processes involved in tumor formation, progression, and metastasis, as well as an understanding of the molecular mechanisms underpinning cancer. You will get an in-depth examination of major cancer types, their classifications, biological foundations, specific therapies, and respective complications. In addition, there will be an analysis of a wide variety of cancers that allow for the study of the following topics: epidemiology and diagnostics, the principles of anticancer therapies, drug development and clinical testing, as well as social and psychological perspectives on having a cancer diagnosis and living with cancer.

Prerequisite: One year of biology at university level.

Vikings, The Fall & Spring. 3 Credits.

Literature. Religion. History.

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

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

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I took the core course in the Gender & Sexuality Studies program at DIS, as I am not able to take the topic at my homeschool where I’m an American Studies major. It was fascinating to learn more about a topic I am passionate about through a European lens on study tours and field studies. On top of that, I chose a variety of elective courses across other disciplines at DIS to fulfill the rest of my home school requirements, including an Optional Study Tour, and really enjoyed taking such a varied course load!”

// PETER SHAPIRO

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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 electives from which to choose. Find the courses of interest to you by searching the related disciplines below:

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. 18).

ANTHROPOLOGY • Gender, Equality, and Sexuality in Scandinavia • Human Trafficking and the Sex Trade • Swedish Language and Culture, Level l

FAMILY STUDIES • Psychology of Emerging Adulthood GENDER STUDIES • Gender, Equality, and Sexuality in Scandinavia • Human Trafficking and the Sex Trade HISTORY • Auschwitz: From Genocide to Memorial • History of Sweden in Europe and the World • Vikings, The HUMAN DEVELOPMENT • Psychology of Emerging Adulthood • Psychology of Loneliness HUMAN RIGHTS • Auschwitz: From Genocide to Memorial • Human Trafficking and the Sex Trade

NEUROSCIENCE • Developing Brain, The: From Infancy to Adolescence

EDUCATION/EDUCATIONAL STUDIES • Developing Brain, The: From Infancy to Adolescence • Power of the Mind, The: Psychology of Performance ETHICS • Forensic Psychology ETHNIC STUDIES • Auschwitz: From Genocide to Memorial • Psychology of Emerging Adulthood

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RELIGION • Vikings, The SOCIOLOGY • Auschwitz: From Genocide to Memorial • Forensic Psychology • Gender, Equality, and Sexuality in Scandinavia • Power of the Mind, The: Psychology of Performance • Psychology of Emerging Adulthood • Psychology of Loneliness • Swedish Politics and Society

LEADERSHIP STUDIES • Power of the Mind, The: Psychology of Performance

BIOLOGY • Immunology and Infectious Diseases • Translational Medicine: From Bench to Bedside • Tumor Biology and Oncology

CRIMINOLOGY/CRIMINAL JUSTICE • Forensic Psychology

PUBLIC POLICY • Swedish Politics and Society

LANGUAGE • Swedish Language and Culture, Level l (additional levels available)

LITERATURE • Scandinavian Crime Fiction • Vikings, The

CHILD DEVELOPMENT • Developing Brain, The: From Infancy to Adolescence

• Human Trafficking and the Sex Trade • Public Health Policy in Practice: Scandinavian Case Studies

INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS • Terrorism and Anti-Terrorism

ART HISTORY • Impressionism in Paris • Nordic Contemporary Art

BIOMEDICINE/BIOTECHNOLOGY • Immunology and Infectious Diseases • Translational Medicine: From Bench to Bedside

PUBLIC HEALTH

POLITICAL SCIENCE • Public Health Policy in Practice: Scandinavian Case Studies • Swedish Politics and Society • Terrorism and Anti-Terrorism PRE-MEDICINE/HEALTH SCIENCE • Developing Brain, The: From Infancy to Adolescence • Immunology and Infectious Diseases • Public Health Policy in Practice: Scandinavian Case Studies • Translational Medicine: From Bench to Bedside • Tumor Biology and Oncology PSYCHOLOGY • Developing Brain, The: From Infancy to Adolescence • Forensic Psychology • Power of the Mind, The: Psychology of Performance • Psychology of Emerging Adulthood • Psychology of Loneliness • Public Health Policy in Practice: Scandinavian Case Studies

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Meet a DIS Alum // TJ PERRIN

Q & A WITH TJ TJ studied business at DIS Copenhagen in fall 2013. Upon graduating, he knew he wanted to return to Scandinavia and was offered a position in marketing in Stockholm. TJ is fond of his new Scandinavian digs, and has really taken to Swedish culture and mindset – find out his recommendations on blending in with the locals…

There are a total of 14 islands that make up Stockholm. Which one do you enjoy the most and why?

I usually end up in Södermalm. You can find a lot of cool secondhand clothes, cafes, record stores, and good food. You can also find the best view in the city here. It looks out over central Stockholm.

Where’s the first place you take a visitor to see?

I would probably take them to the Vasa Museum. The museum is actually really special. It was built around a sunken 17th century battleship previously resting at the bottom of Stockholm’s harbor. Check it out if you are here. The story behind why it sank is priceless.

How do you get around on a daily basis?

It’s super easy to commute around the city. I try to bike as much as possible or take public transport. You can hop on a bus, subway,v and even some ferries and no part of the city is ever far away.

We’ve heard about the concept of mysig. Have you experienced this yet living in Sweden?

It’s hard not to experience mysig in the winter. The sun goes down early, so everyone lights candles. Many Swedes will tuck themselves away and stick to their closest friends.

At any given moment… Kanelbullar or Svenska Köttbullar?

As far as köttbullar goes, there is no meatball as good as a homemade Swedish meatball. Don’t be afraid to mix the lingonberries and brown sauce.

To live like a local in Stockholm, one should appreciate ____. Fill in the blank!

Fika.

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