The DIS European Culture & History program is designed
for students majoring in the humanities. By applying the themes of
Memory and Identity to specific European cities, regions and/or
countries, it will
- Introduce students to current social trends and political climate
- Enable students to identify and classify major works of art and literature originating from the culture
- Provide an overview of the historical development of the region
- Require students to critique the contemporary life and culture through a comparative lens and first-hand observation
Why study in Denmark?
- The Danish academic tradition of a critical,
independent, inquisitive, and free approach to the study of human and
cultural phenomena ? an approach which influences research as well as
teaching. You become an active partner in the pursuit of knowledge,
understanding, and skills
- The special resources
available there: research, exclusive faculty expertise, and intellectual
climate and discourse in theindividual academic fields. Copenhagen,
being the capital of Denmark, offers immediate, privileged access to
national-level treasures ? museums, architecture, scholarly networks,
artistic events
- With its special blend of
?Scandinavian? and ?European? ? historically, culturally, politically ?
Denmark offers a novel perspective on course topics compared to what
you would get at a mainstream study abroad destination
DIS places strong emphasis on combining classroom work with
experiential learning so that students walk away with applicable, real life,
cross-cultural skills for the
global job market.
The program study tours introduce students to salient features of Europe?s
cultural and historical past and contemporary affairs, and support
individual courses.
In addition to your coursework, your DIS experience will include:
Study Tours:
- Denmark
(Short tour). This regional study tour in Denmark, typically visits
historical and architectural landmarks - towns, cathedrals, castles -
art collections, contemporary institutions and interesting landscapes
- Core-course corresponding European tour (please see our website for more information)
Field Studies may include:
- Danish Royal Ballet
- Art collections
- Historical museums
- The worlds of Kierkegaard and Hans Christian Andersen
Get to know Copenhagen - a city rich in design, in history, in culture, in engagement. Live with Danes, in a family, dorm, or apartment setting. Travel and learn on study tours integrated into our curriculum, taking you around Scandinavia and Europe. Stay for a summer, a semester, or a full academic year!
See you Copenhagen...
For more information please visit our
website.
