NORWE 340
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Norwegian Literature
Language Studies
College of Humanities
Course Description
Readings in Norwegian literature; introduction to basic literary concepts. Includes International Cinema.
When Taught
Winter Even Years
Min
3
Fixed/Max
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
0.5
Note
Culminating course for GE Foreign Language requirement.
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, Research, and Writing Skills
Learning Outcome
Students should be able to insightfully analyze important literary and artistic works from Norwegian cultural history and be able to communicate this analysis through articulate written and oral presentations in Norwegian. Students will also develop basic research skills.
Title
Norwegian Cultural History
Learning Outcome
Students will understand key trends and works from Norwegian cultural history, recognize connections between these works, and be able to relate them to the development of contemporary Norwegian 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 Norwegian culture.
