DANSH 340

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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

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.