Going to Denmark? Then this course is tailored to you!
Meeting time:
Tu/Th 3:30 - 4:50 pm: course meets in MGH 271
Instructor:
Morten Bøje Stensgaard Larsen, Visiting Lecturer of Danish: mbsl@uw.edu
(Office: 305 V Raitt Hall; office hours by appointment)
This course is geared towards students who are either preparing for a study abroad in Denmark during the summer quarter, a semester exchange in the Fall quarter, or an internship in a Danish office.
The course combines entry level Danish language teaching with a substantive introduction to Danish culture and society. Students will be introduced to Danish literature, cinema, and pop culture with special attention to cultural norms and traditions.
The course focuses on communicative language teaching with in-class activities and homework practicing speaking, reading, writing skills. The learning goal is to achieve some basic language skills equivalent to the CEFR A1 level along with cultural awareness.
The course strives for a welcoming atmosphere with regular and lively interaction in the classroom that challenges the students in a supportive way.
Students who are curious about Denmark, its language, and culture are also more than welcome. Sharing a rich history and culture with Sweden and Norway, learning about Danish language and culture may also be beneficial for students who have enrolled in other summer programs in Scandinavia.