HECUA: Scandinavian Urban Studies Term
Higher Education Consortium for Urban Affairs (HECUA)
 

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Program Terms • Fall Program Participants • Undergraduate (College) Subject Areas • Culture • Economics • Engineering - Civil • Geography • Government • History - General • Humanities • Interdisciplinary Studies • International Relations • Liberal Arts • Literature - General • Norwegian Language • Political Science/Politics • Quechua Language • Refugee Studies • Social Sciences • Social Work • Sociology • Urban and Regional Planning		Quick Look • Location: Oslo - Norway • Language of Instruction: English • Academic Credit Available: Yes Overview Gain a deep understanding of contemporary Norway, using the welfare state and the notion of citizenship as the focus for investigation. Three interrelated seminars give you an understanding of how the welfare state works in the context of a social democracy facing challenges posed by immigration. Explore the relationship between Scandinavian countries, the emerging democracies of Eastern Europe, the European Union and broader global politics. The option of Norwegian language study offers another opportunity to experience Norway’s culture. Seminars, lectures and readings are in English. The countries of Scandinavia share a solid tradition of grassroots citizen participation, as well as state support of health care, education and economic security. Based in Oslo, Norway, a compact, increasingly diverse city nestled between the Oslo Fjord and mountains, the Scandinavian Urban Studies Term is associated with the University of Oslo. Classes will be held on campus, with comparative field study in selected regions of Norway, Sweden and Estonia. Opportunities for personal travel includes visiting other parts of Scandinavia and Europe during breaks and upon program completion. For those with prior Norwegian language study, level of instruction will be by placement exam. Those interested in intense language learning should consider enrolling in the International Summer School in Oslo and then continuing study during the fall semester with HECUA. Field Excursions including: Sweden, Estonia, and regional homestays throughout Norway. Academic Credit Academic credit is available.  All Students take 12 semester credits of seminars and either language or the independent study.These courses are the equivalent to 16 semester hours or 27 trimester credits. Eligibility Open to all majors. There is no language requirement. Of special interest to students in the social sciences, interdisciplinary majors and the humanities. Housing/Accommodation • Dormitory • Homestay / Host Family • Apartment / Flat • Hostel Program Costs $16,100 Costs Include:  Tuition, lodging, food, stipend, health insurance and field travel ground expenses. Financial Aid Yes. HECUA Scholarships available. Grants and other scholarships from home insitutions can possibly transfer. Dates Fall, mid-August to early December. Deadlines Application Deadline March 15th Contact HECUA 2233 University Ave. W. Suite 210 St. Paul, MN 55114 USA Tel: 651-646-8831, 1-800-554-1089 Fax: 651-659-9421 Email Send Email Web Visit Website
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