Danish
The Department of Scandinavian Studies at the University of Washington offers both an undergraduate major and a minor in Danish, as well as opportunities for students to continue their study of Danish language, literature, culture, and society on the graduate level while working toward the M.A. and the Ph.D. in Scandinavian Studies. A broad array of courses are offered, including a four-year program in language and literature, as well as a survey of Danish literary and cultural history and specialized courses on such writers as Hans Christian Andersen and Karen Blixen. Students majoring in Scandinavian Area Studies may select Danish as their language of emphasis.
Faculty in This Area
College of Arts and Sciences Professor in Danish Studies; Associate Professor
Courses
We don't currently have information on upcoming courses.
Events
Research
Kirstine Kastbjerg //
In progress: //
"Danish Gothic: Studies in the Works of B.S. Ingemann, H.C. Andersen, Karen Blixen and Peter Høeg.” //
Adviser: Marianne Stecher
Melissa Lucas //
In progress: //
“LiterArture: Analyzing Multimodal Works of Scandinavian Electronic Literature.” //
Adviser: Marianne Stecher
Additional related content:
| Title |
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| Martin and Ruth Metzon Fund |
| Consul Poul O. Nielsen Educational Fund |
| Title | Position |
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| Melissa Lucas | Graduate Student, On Leave |
| Kirstine Kastbjerg | Graduate Student, On Leave |
| Desiree Ohrbeck | Visiting Lecturer of Danish |
| Marianne Stecher | College of Arts and Sciences Professor in Danish Studies; Associate Professor |