DANSH 340
Danish Literature
Comparative Arts and Letters
College of Humanities
Course Description
Readings in Danish literature; introduction to basic literary concepts. Includes International Cinema.
When Taught
Winter Odd Years
Grade Rule
Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)
Min
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
0.5
Recommended
Dansh 321 or equivalent experience
Note
Culminating course for GE Foreign Language requirement.
Title
Danish Culture
Learning Outcome
Students should understand key trends and works from Danish culture, recognize connections between these works, and be able to relate them to the development of contemporary Danish culture.
Title
Cultural Literacy
Learning Outcome
Students should relate the ideas and issues raised by the works we study in class to the students' own cultural moment as well as to their own experience with contemporary Danish culture.
Title
Lifelong learning
Learning Outcome
Students should better know how to understand, interpret, and thoughtfully reflect upon the literature and art encountered later in life.
Title
Analytic and Writing Skills
Learning Outcome
Students should be able to insightfully analyze important literary and artistic works from Danish cultural history and be able to communicate this analysis through articulate written and oral presentations in Danish. Students will also develop basic research skills.
