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Välkommen Dear Student, Today’s world evolves rapidly and we can all see how quickly things develop and shift. For you and your generation, that creates real challenges, but also exciting opportunities. Does your future career even exist today? What skills and experiences do you need to prepare for the fast-changing future ahead of you – both in terms of your professional and personal aspirations? I see this as an exciting challenge, not only for you, but also for us here at DIS. We are constantly working with our curriculum and all that we do within our classes to ensure that they will be intellectually stimulating, thought-provoking, as well as help you build new skills and perspectives to prepare you for your future. We might not know what the world will look like, but we do know that the world will be increasingly connected and that you belong to a truly global generation. The DIS model will prepare you for that reality. Europe will be your classroom – whether you are debating cross-cultural dilemmas in class, networking with local experts on a Field Study here in Stockholm, or building your knowledge on contemporary global issues or advancements on one of the course-integrated Study Tours. I hope you will join us in Stockholm and engage in this unique academic experience abroad that will continue to inspire the professional and personal life choices that will shape you and your future.
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Table of Contents DIS MISSION STATEMENT By inspiring each student’s curiosity and love of learning, DIS fosters academic achievement, intercultural understanding, and development of life skills essential for engaged citizenship.
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THIS IS DIS Study Abroad at DIS Stockholm
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ACADEMIC OVERVIEW & PROGRAMS How to Build Your Curriculum Programs – Listed Alphabetically
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ENRICH YOUR ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE Research Assistant Opportunities Q&A with DIS Faculty Swedish Language and Culture Courses
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LIVE, MEET, & ENGAGE Stockholm as your Home Housing Options Q&A with Landers and Delgado Meet the Locals Q&A with Kayla and Anna Rose
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CALENDAR, FEES, & APPLICATION Key Dates & Application Details Semester Overview Tuition & Fees DIS Partner Institutions
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COURSES Course Descriptions Course List by Discipline
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Why Study at DIS Stockholm? Freedom of Choice
Faculty Who Teach What They Do
Pursue your academic and personal goals abroad. Build your semester by choosing a Core Course from eight Academic Programs, and select from 45 upper-level courses – all taught in English. Your freedom of choice extends to your housing, where you have five housing options to ensure the best fit for you.
Most DIS faculty work as professionals in the areas they teach, bringing theory to life by sharing real-world expertise and examples in the classroom and giving you access to local resources and their networks.
Academic Excellence & Cultural Learning Intellectually stimulating courses challenge you to examine issues from various perspectives. You will learn how concepts and issues are perceived, lived, and theorized in Europe; and reflect on the cultural norms and values that shape you.
Experiential Learning All DIS courses take you out of the classroom on local Field Studies, exploring Stockholm through an academic lens. Our courses also offer you opportunities to participate in research, simulate real-life scenarios through case studies, update your resume with practicum and workshop experience, and more.
Europe as Your Classroom You travel with your Core Course on two faculty-led Study Tours related to your Academic Program! Visit important sites and meet with local experts who add their perspectives to your knowledge of the field.
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Student Support The Office of Academic Support and the DIS Care Team support your personal and academic well-being by developing strategies to make the most of your semester.
Meet the Locals Living in a Homestay, signing up for a sports team, taking a Swedish Language and Culture course, or attending evening seminars are among the many ways to build your international network and meet the locals.
Commitment to Diversity and Respect DIS is committed to building and supporting a diverse community. We welcome students of different racial, ethnic, religious, and socioeconomic backgrounds and gender identities, and look forward to partnering with you to foster an inclusive learning environment within the Scandinavian cultural and historical landscape.
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“We split our time between Germany and France on our Global Economics week-long Study Tour. From discussing monetary policy for Euro Area with a Principle Economist at the European Central Bank, to learning about local initiatives at Frankfurt’s Economic Development Center, the Study Tour’s academic visits really helped build on our in-class theory and helped us connect it to the real world.” - MICHAEL, TULANE UNIVERSITY STUDENT BLOGGER
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How to Build Your Curriculum
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Global Economics
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How to Build Your Curriculum
Choose One Core Course The Core Course is a signature of the DIS academic experience as it includes two course-integrated Study Tours. You pick one Core Course from within eight Academic Programs. Core Course Week Early in your semester, an entire week is dedicated to just your Core Course – with a three-day short Study Tour in Sweden and a two-day seminar in Stockholm.
Week-Long Study Tour Later in the semester, you travel again with your Core Course on a faculty-led Study Tour in Europe. The map shows all of our destinations across Europe!
Add Three to Four Elective Courses Build your semester from a choice of over 45 courses across over 37 disciplines.
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“Core Courses at DIS provide an immediacy - giving you the chance to contextualize and question our most urgent current global issues. With faculty that teach what they do, and your student colleagues, you forge a vibrant intellectual community through extensive course travel on Study Tour in Sweden and elsewhere in Europe.”
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Gender & Sexuality Studies Find out what it is like to live in a country known for its progressive norms and policies, and study the challenges and ideas within gender, equality, and sexuality in Sweden. CORE COURSE
Gender, Equality, and Sexuality in Scandinavia Fall/Spring. 3 Credits
Sweden is often referred to as the most gender-equal country in the world, with generous parental leave, a high number of women in leadership positions, progressive sex education, and equal rights for homosexuals among its hallmarks. However, good intentions do not always translate into intended outcomes. We compare how concepts of gender, body, and sexuality intersect in current debates about changing family structures, children’s rights, and new ethical dilemmas across Scandinavia. Week-Long Study Tour Berlin Core Course Week Study Tour within Sweden + a two-day seminar in Stockholm
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PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
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++ Explore the implications and challenges of living in a country with the world’s first self-proclaimed feminist government where ‘gender mainstreaming’ policies are highest on the agenda
Build your curriculum from over 45 courses across a variety of disciplines. Jump to the Courses chapter to see all, but meanwhile, here are a few related to this program:
++ Visit with Swedish families raising their children in a gender-neutral manner and reflect on your own gendered upbringing ++ Travel with your classmates and faculty on course-integrated Study Tours to examine how constructions of gender and sexuality intersect with ethnicity, race, class, and religion in Europe
—— Economics of Gender —— Human Trafficking and the Sex Trade —— Nordic Contemporary Art —— Research Assistant: 3 Credits —— Scandinavian Crime Fiction —— Swedish Politics and Society —— Transgender in Scandinavia
IS THIS PROGRAM FOR YOU? It’s a good fit if you study: —— GENDER STUDIES —— ANTHROPOLOGY —— SOCIOLOGY —— HUMAN RIGHTS
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Global Economics Nation-states face rapidly shifting challenges in maintaining growth and managing distribution of resources. Analyze outcomes and proposed economic solutions, as people and governments find new and sustainable ways of distributing resources. CORE COURSE
Public Finance: European Perspectives Fall/Spring. 3 Credits
Explore the role of governments in the economies of advanced industrialized countries, taking a comparative look at a variety of systems for public services with respect to taxation, social benefits, unemployment, health care, public pension schemes, parental leave, child care, and education. We consider a variety of microeconomic tools to analyze current policy debates in Scandinavia. Prerequisites: One course each in macro- and microeconomics, and one course in either intermediate or advanced microeconomics, all at university level. Week-Long Study Tour Frankfurt-Strasbourg Core Course Week Study Tour within Sweden + a two-day seminar in Stockholm
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++ Analyze government financing, allocation of funds, management of public finance, and what these mean for economic growth
Build your curriculum from over 45 courses across a variety of disciplines. Jump to the Courses chapter to see all, but meanwhile, here are a few related to this program:
++ Meet with representatives of Swedish government agencies, think tanks, and interest groups to learn about current challenges and the complexity of accommodating multiple stakeholders’ interests in the economy ++ Travel with DIS faculty on course-integrated Study Tours to visit key banks and institutions in Europe and meet with professional economists, giving you first-hand insight into the European economic landscape
—— Economics of Gender —— Economics of Global Monetary Policies and Capital Flows —— History of Sweden in Europe and the World —— Psychology of Political Behavior —— Swedish Politics and Society
IS THIS PROGRAM FOR YOU? It’s a good fit if you study: —— ECONOMICS —— FINANCE —— GOVERNMENT
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Literature Discover the complex role of the Other in European literature. This program invites you to join discussions on contemporary issues of identity, marginalization, and the idea of the foreigner. CORE COURSE
Imagining the Other in European Literature Fall/Spring. 3 Credits
Examine how Otherness has been imagined and depicted in Nordic and European literature. Through questioning the underlying assumptions in European literature, explore the processes of constructing and representing the outsiders in terms of race, gender, culture, social class, sexual orientation, religion, and nationality.
Week-Long Study Tour London Core Course Week Study Tour within Sweden + a two-day seminar in Stockholm
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PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
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++ Meet with contemporary European authors and scholars, and build the analytical framework to articulate your own critical voice
Build your curriculum from over 45 courses across a variety of disciplines. Jump to the Courses chapter to see all, but meanwhile, here are a few related to this program:
++ Develop skills necessary to analyze and deconstruct literature, and consider the historic and social contexts in which texts are written
—— Glued to the Screen: TV Shows, Norms, and Culture —— History of Sweden in Europe and the World —— Nordic Contemporary Art —— Scandinavian Crime Fiction —— Storytelling Lab: How Narrative Works —— Songwriting Workshop: Swedish Pop Music —— Swedish Language and Culture —— Vikings, The —— Ways of Seeing: Storytelling through Photography
++ Travel with your classmates and DIS faculty on course-integrated Study Tours to explore British literature from a postcolonial perspective
IS THIS PROGRAM FOR YOU? It’s a good fit if you study: —— CREATIVE WRITING —— LITERATURE —— ENGLISH
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Medical Practice & Policy Engage in a unique pre-medical experience by learning from local medical doctors and researchers, focusing on how research translates into medical practices, and how patient data translates back into research. CORE COURSE
Translational Medicine: From Bench to Bedside Fall/Spring. 3 Credits
This course has an emphasis on the dynamic relationship between bedside application and laboratory research with the purpose of providing optimal patient therapies. Gain insight into state-of-the-art research and learn from medical doctors who specialize in selected acute and chronic diseases. Prerequisites: One year each of biology and chemistry at university level. Note: Please be aware that this course does not provide medical training corresponding to that of medical students and does not include shadowing of doctors or physical examination of patients. Week-Long Study Tour London Core Course Week Study Tour within Sweden + a two-day seminar in Stockholm
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++ Explore case studies that bridge research and clinical breakthroughs within acute and chronic diseases, and investigate how diagnostic tools and treatment strategies are developed through the dynamic relationships between clinicians, physicians, and scientists
Build your curriculum from over 45 courses across a variety of disciplines. Jump to the Courses chapter to see all, but meanwhile, here are a few related to this program:
++ Perform physical examinations and procedures on medical phantoms, such as blood drawing, I.V. entry, and suturing at clinical training centers in Stockholm ++ Travel with DIS on course-integrated Study Tours to visit clinical and diagnostic hospital departments and research institutions, and gain insight into clinical practices, translational research, and the lives of research doctors
—— Epidemiology: Swedish Case Studies —— Immunology and Infectious Diseases —— Medical Ethics —— Neurodegenerative Diseases —— Public Health Policy in Practice —— Research Assistant: 3 or 6 Credit Options —— Tumor Biology and Oncology
IS THIS PROGRAM FOR YOU? It’s a good fit if you have an interest in: —— BIOLOGY —— BIOMEDICINE/BIOTECHNOLOGY —— PRE-MEDICINE/HEALTH SCIENCE
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Neuroscience As humans, emotions are intrinsic to our socialization, and influence our cognition and behavior. Study and research the underlying neural networks linked to the experience, understanding, and expression of emotions. CORE COURSE
Affective Neuroscience: Emotion, Cognition, and Behavior + Lab Fall/Spring. 6 Credits
In this course, we aim to understand the interplay between human emotions, cognitive processes, and their neural networks. To achieve this, we use findings from the interdisciplinary field of neuroscience and the psychological study of cognition and emotion. Basic, complex, and social emotions are explored in relation to their interpretation, expression, and regulation, for example, in adaptive and maladaptive processes. The most recent research findings from neuroimaging and cognitive psychology are reviewed within the context of evolution and individual differences. Prerequisite: One course in neuroscience, physiological psychology, or biological psychology at university level. Corequisite: Affective Neuroscience Research Lab Week-Long Study Tour Paris Core Course Week Study Tour within Sweden + a two-day seminar in Stockholm
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++ Expand your understanding of the functioning of the brain and which mechanisms are relevant for the interaction of emotion, cognition, and behavior
Build your curriculum from over 45 courses across a variety of disciplines. Jump to the Courses chapter to see all, but meanwhile, here are a few related to this program:
++ Engage in real-world settings and gain exposure to cognitive and affective neuroscience by visiting labs, practitioners, and institutes in the Stockholm area
—— Developing Brain: From Infancy to Adolescence —— Medical Ethics —— Neurodegenerative Diseases —— Psychology of Emerging Adulthood —— Psychology of Loneliness —— Research Assistant: 6 Credits
++ Travel with DIS faculty on course-integrated Study Tours in Sweden and Paris to meet with leading neuroscience researchers and practitioners
IS THIS PROGRAM FOR YOU? It’s a good fit if you study: —— NEUROSCIENCE —— PSYCHOLOGY —— PRE-MEDICINE/HEALTH SCIENCE
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Psychology Critically examine psychological theory, research, and practice with an emphasis on Swedish and European perspectives. CORE COURSE OPTIONS
Forensic Psychology
Positive Psychology
Fall/Spring. 3 Credits
Fall/Spring. 3 Credits
What makes people commit crime? Are there gender differences? What is the role of perception in witnessing a crime? How are assessments and interventions conducted with those convicted of a serious crime, or those who have been the victim of a crime? Explore forensic psychology from individual to societal levels, with critical analysis and examples from a European perspective.
Through theory, research, and application, examine the psychology of well-being with its possibilities and limitations, focusing on topics such as positive emotions, character strengths, mindfulness, resilience, and post-traumatic growth. Prerequisites: One psychology course at university level.
Prerequisites: One psychology course at university level.
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Core Course Week Study Tour within Sweden + a two-day seminar in Stockholm
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++ See real-world examples of how forensic or positive psychology is applied and practiced in Sweden by hearing from guest lecturers and going on Field Studies to local organizations
Build your curriculum from over 45 courses across a variety of disciplines. Jump to the Courses chapter to see all, but meanwhile, here are a few related to this program:
++ Study assessment and treatment using psychological theory, research, and case materials
—— Developing Brain: From Infancy to Adolescence —— Power of the Mind: Psychology of Performance —— Psychology of Emerging Adulthood —— Psychology of Loneliness —— Psychology of Political Behavior —— Research Assistant: 3 Credits —— Scandinavian Crime Fiction
++ Travel with your classmates and DIS faculty on course-integrated Study Tours regionally and across Europe, where you meet and hold discussions with key researchers, clinicians, policymakers, and experts
IS THIS PROGRAM FOR YOU? It’s a good fit if you study: —— PSYCHOLOGY —— HUMAN DEVELOPMENT —— ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR —— CRIMINOLOGY/CRIMINAL JUSTICE —— NEUROSCIENCE
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Public Health In Sweden and across Europe, the complex relationship between migration and existing healthcare structures is an ongoing challenge. Through contemporary case studies, investigate migrants’ health needs and evaluate their access to care. CORE COURSE
Public Health and Migration Fall/Spring. 3 Credits
Migrants, including refugees, asylum seekers, and economic migrants, are voluntarily or involuntarily moving to new locations, such as Sweden. This course addresses the health status and care needs, as well as the legal, financial, political, and cultural barriers to accessing treatment faced by the migrant population. Week-Long Study Tour Geneva Core Course Week Study Tour within Sweden + a two-day seminar in Stockholm
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PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
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++ Analyze the challenges and opportunities that migration presents to the Swedish healthcare system, and other services in Sweden and Europe
Build your curriculum from over 45 courses across a variety of disciplines. Jump to the Courses chapter to see all, but meanwhile, here are a few related to this program:
++ Engage in debates on the current issues surrounding integration of asylum seekers, refugees, and other migrant groups
—— Epidemiology: Swedish Case Studies —— Human Trafficking and the Sex Trade —— Medical Ethics —— Public Health Policy in Practice —— Research Assistant: 3 or 6 Credit Options —— Swedish Politics and Society
++ Travel with your classmates and DIS faculty on course-integrated Study Tours to compare Swedish and European approaches to migration and health
IS THIS PROGRAM FOR YOU? It’s a good fit if you study: —— PUBLIC HEALTH —— POLITICAL SCIENCE —— PRE-MEDICINE/HEALTH SCIENCE —— SOCIOLOGY —— GLOBAL HEALTH
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Terrorism & Security How are security threats defined and responded to in a changing Europe? Explore the complexity of European security and intelligence dilemmas in light of the movement of people and increased tensions among nations. CORE COURSE
European Security Dilemmas and Intelligence Fall/Spring. 3 Credits
Europe is under pressure with a growth of fundamentalist and right-wing tendencies. We have also seen a rise in terror attacks across nations, and therefore, in a need for military security, cybersecurity, and societal security. This course explores the field of security studies through a European lens. Prerequisite: One international relations or political science course at university level. Week-Long Study Tour Berlin Core Course Week Study Tour within Sweden + a two-day seminar in Stockholm
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PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
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++ Meet with academic and military experts and politicians on Field Studies to discuss how current incidents and events are framed in a security discourse
Build your curriculum from over 45 courses across a variety of disciplines. Jump to the Courses chapter to see all, but meanwhile, here are a few related to this program:
++ Participate in a simulation game as a European decision maker, and gain handson knowledge in interpreting complex intelligence as you formulate responses to acute security threats
—— History of Sweden in Europe and the World —— Human Trafficking and the Sex Trade —— Psychology of Political Behavior —— Research Assistant: 3 Credits —— Swedish Politics and Society —— Terrorism and Anti-Terrorism
++ Travel with your class and faculty on course-integrated Study Tours to gain indepth knowledge by meeting with security analysts and policymakers
IS THIS PROGRAM FOR YOU? It’s a good fit if you study: —— INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS —— POLITICAL SCIENCE —— GLOBAL STUDIES —— GOVERNMENT
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Enrich Your Academic Experience
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“Sweden is known for having one of the most effective public health systems, so given my interest in public health and health policy, I wanted to the opportunity to get first-hand research experience in a nation with this type of healthcare system.” - REBECCA, GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY
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Research Assistant Opportunities Are you academically ambitious, curious to explore an area of interest in depth, and eager to be a part of a passionate research community? Apply for a unique Research Assistant opportunity and earn 3 or 6 credits.
LEARN MORE Visit the website for details and additional assistantship opportunities in semesters to come! DISabroad.org/sth-research
“Access to reproductive technologies, such as IVF, for people living with HIV is an extremely important, but understudied issue. It also raises important issues around overlapping (and sometimes contradictory) policy frameworks at local, national, and European levels. The Research Assistants survey clinics and interview healthcare providers and patients to understand how individuals make decisions about treatment. I feel that this project has such an exciting applied aspect as we aim to raise awareness of an important public health issue and improve healthcare access in this area.� - RACHEL IRWIN, PH.D. FACULTY, PUBLIC HEALTH PROGRAM
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Research Assistant: 3 Credits Join an ongoing research project carried out by a DIS faculty member. As a Research Assistant, you collaborate closely with your mentor. By the end of your semester, you will grasp the complexities of the research process. Examples of the 3-Credit Research Assistantships are: —— Children, Clothing, and Swedish Societal Norms —— HIV and Reproductive Technology Access —— Trafficking in Persons for the Purpose of Organ Removal —— Can Psychological Intervention Decrease Political Polarization?
Research Assistant: 6 Credits Advance your knowledge within the natural and health sciences. Matched with a Stockholm-based research institution and a mentor, you participate in existing research where you develop your clinical and laboratory skills. Examples of the 6-Credit Research Assistantships are: —— Investigation of the Structure-function Basis of Neurological Drug Effects Department of Biochemistry & Biophysics, Stockholm University —— Investigation of the Structural Basis of Nerve Function with Molecular Dynamics Simulations Department of Biochemistry & Biophysics, Stockholm University
Additional Research Opportunities ++ Drive your own Independent Research Project with the guidance of a DIS faculty member ++ Enroll in the Affective Neuroscience of Consciousness Lab, corequisite to the Neuroscience Program Core Course
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Q &A SEE INSIDE A DIS LAB Élodie Cauvet has a Ph.D. in cognitive neuroscience and, alongside teaching at DIS, she conducts research at Karolinska Institute, Center for Neuro-developmental Disorders (KIND). Hear about her Affective Neuroscience Core Course at DIS, which also consists of a hands-on corequisite lab. Why is the field of affective neuroscience so exciting? The field is relatively recent and therefore, a fascinating field all the more! Emotions and moods are very important aspects in our lives and color our everyday life experiences as well as our memories. Defective emotion perception and regulation are at the root of several prominent disorders including depression, anxiety, and bipolar disorder, among others. Emotions cannot be detached from our experience; we are highly emotional and social beings. Exploring this field is like opening a window to a whole new world that modifies our world perception.
Tell us about the highlights of the Core Course and lab. We hold discussions and workshops, and hear from prominent European researchers. Through cultural visits, students experience how the arts elicit emotions and how this relates to cognitive and neural processes. Students then build their own experiment, an enriching practice that combines all aspects of the class: theoretical knowledge, technical and methodological skills, all the while developing a deep understanding of experimental science. Another highlight is the two course-integrated Study Tours, where we visit world leading research centers in Stockholm, Gothenburg, and Paris. What are the major outcomes from the semester?
How do you bring your professional background into the DIS classroom? Bringing my real-life experience into the classroom makes the content more vivid and memorable. I’ve been a part of international laboratories and projects. With this, I enrich theories and course topics through my colleagues’ latest experiments all around the world. I share concrete situations that I have faced, for instance, testing infants and adults with various neuroimaging techniques. In my work, I’ve explored language development, dyslexia, and autism spectrum disorder; and this experience allows me to guide students through the important ethical aspects related to studying human individuals in a variety of contexts.
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By the end of the course, students are able to discuss the main theoretical perspective in affective neuroscience, integrate the different levels of emotion processing, and analyze the impact of emotions on cognitive and neural processes. From the lab perspective, students gain first-hand insight into scientific methods by conducting an experimental paradigm from A to Z. They learn to conduct a literature review on a specific topic, formulate a research question, and design an experiment to answer it, while taking into account ethical aspects. Importantly, they analyze their data, present, and discuss the results. We are in constant discussion to develop critical thinking and constructive reflection skills on experimental settings, ethical issues, and scientific challenges.
TUNE INTO A DIS WORKSHOP Maria Carlsson is a professional singer and an alum from the Royal College of Music in Stockholm (KMH). Hear more about her hands-on course Songwriting Workshop: Swedish Pop Music.
“This course is my dream course and I am loving teaching it!”
How do you bring your background to the classroom when teaching? Since I am a musician, a performer, and a music teacher, I teach from a wide perspective making sure all the students get what they need to develop their music skills. I have a lot of experience working in a master class, which is a great opportunity for the students to work from their own level, learn, and get inspired by each other. This course is my dream course and I am loving teaching it! Tell us more about your course. The students get to try out variety of playing and writing of music. It is fun to see how students help and learn a lot from each other. Most of the time when I come to class, the students are already there playing and practicing - and the same when the class ends. That is truly the best feeling for a teacher! Your students wrote their own songs and performed them during the End of Semester Showcase. What it was like to see them perform? To see them put together a concert like that was truly amazing. But I must say, every week was wonderful because of their engagement and creativity. The students all came from totally different backgrounds. Some have been writing and playing music for a long time, and others wrote and performed their first song this semester.
DIS is located in the same building as the Royal College of Music (KMH). How do DIS students interact with the music students just down the hall? The collaboration between DIS and KMH is growing. In my course, DIS students get to work with KMH students in a songwriting project. In this project, DIS students record their own music in brand new studios and learn how to produce it in Logic with help from KMH students. All of the students were very happy with this collaboration and I think this is a great example of cultural exchange. KMH ranks as number six in performing arts universities around the world. DIS and KMH students integrate, share lunch in the cafeteria, join in on sports activities like yoga and evening activities like pub nights. The school offers about 360 free concerts every year in all different genres and there are a lot of exciting music events going on all the time. If you are interested in music, it’s a great opportunity to study side by side with Sweden’s next generation of professional musicians.
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Swedish Language & Culture Courses Build intercultural competences and gain tools to find deeper understanding of Swedish culture and local norms. Find out why 80% of all DIS students take a Swedish Language and Culture course!
COURSE OPTIONS Whether you come knowing quite a bit of Swedish or none at all, we have a level to suit you: —— Level I (Fall/Spring. 3 Credits) —— Level I-II (Fall/Spring. 6 Credits) —— Intermediate Level (Fall/Spring. 3 Credits)
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Why Take One of these Courses? ENRICH YOUR EXPERIENCE ABROAD Dig into Swedish history, literature, film, and art, and discuss Sweden’s current burning issues. You will enrich your experience by developing your critical and analytical understanding of Swedish culture, as well as your own cultu re. This will make way for interesting cross-cultural discussions with your Swedish Homestay, Visiting Host, or friends.
APPLY YOUR SWEDISH TO REAL-WORLD CONTEXTS Master your pronunciation of Swedish vowels Å, Ä, and Ö! Enjoy walking out of class to a nearby café for fika with friends, and celebrate your personal victory when you can order your coffee and kanelbulle in Swedish.
Field Study Highlights: Stockholm as your Classroom The best way to understand Swedish culture is to experience it. Examples of Field Studies include: ++ A Café Night will introduce you to the Swedish concept of mysig (coziness) ++ A visit to Skansen, the world’s first open-air museum, housing five centuries of Swedish history ++ A visit to the Vasa Museum, where a sunken and magnificently restored 17th century warship awaits you ++ A historical tour of Kungliga slottet (The Royal Palace) on the quaint island of Gamla Stan ++ Participate in one of Stockholm’s festivals of lights, All Saints’ Night, or Walpurgis Night
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“BE ABROAD! Really embody and accept this opportunity. Instead of FaceTiming friends back home, engage with the culture that Stockholm has to offer and make the effort. There are only about 120 days in a semester abroad, so get out there and make each one better than the next.” - CHRIS, LAFAYETTE COLLEGE STUDENT BLOGGER
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Stockholm as Your Home Study alongside the urbanites of Stockholm, who balance life in a vibrant metropolis with the city’s beautiful and serene surroundings. Sweden’s Bustling Capital Find yourself in the midst of a busy crowd of Stockholmers on their way through the day. Wander through the old city where the buildings, cobblestones, and narrow streets take you back to Stockholm’s 13thcentury beginning.
Explore Effortlessly Comprised of 14 islands and a transit system that travels across waterways, Stockholm is well connected. While some corners are characteristically urban, others are natural landscapes – making your next cross-country ski adventure or kayaking afternoon within easy reach.
A Diverse and Progressive City Sweden prides itself on openness, diversity, and equality. As home to the Nobel Prize, Stockholm is a capital led by forward-looking decision makers, artists, innovators, and scholars.
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STOCKHOLM’S NATURAL ENVIRONMENT OFFERS AN ARCHIPELAGO OF 30,000 ISLANDS TO EXPLORE, STRETCHING FROM THE CITY TO THE BALTIC SEA
THE SWEDES RANK AMONG THE TOP THREE BEST NON-NATIVE ENGLISH SPEAKERS STOCKHOLM IS THE CAPITAL OF SWEDEN AND THE HUB FOR INDUSTRY, FASHION, POLITICS, AND RESEARCH SECTORS
SWEDEN IS ONE OF THE LARGEST EXPORTERS OF MUSIC IN THE WORLD, WITH DECADES OF INCREDIBLE SUCCESS FROM SONGWRITERS AND PRODUCERS
COMMUTING IN STOCKHOLM IS FAST, EFFICIENT, AND SCENIC! 90 OF THE CITY’S 100 METRO STATIONS ARE DECORATED WITH PAINTINGS, SCULPTURES, AND MOSAICS
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Choose from Four Housing Options Where you live is one of the most important aspects of your time abroad and can be the basis for rich personal growth. Whether you want to come home to family meals or live among other students, you can choose the best housing option for you.
What to Know About Housing at DIS —— Your housing will come fully furnished
“From day one, my host mom helped make my experience in Stockholm as comfortable as possible. She treated me as a young adult, encouraging me to explore the city on my own and to have my own fun. I value my Homestay experience so much and my Swedish family made such a deep impact on me.” - HANNA, HAVERFORD COLLEGE STUDENT BLOGGER
—— Depending on your housing type, all meals or a partial food stipend is included —— DIS covers transportation costs between your housing and class —— We personally match you with your preferenced housing options, reviewing your needs and interests to make the best possible placement
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LEARN MORE Find detailed information about each of our housing options at DISabroad.org/sth-housing.
Homestay live with local hosts in their home, exchanging cultures while spending time together
Studentboende live with local students in student housing
Living & Learning Community live with other DIS students in DIS housing based around a theme
Residential Community live with other DIS students
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Q &A LIVING IN A [HOLM]STAY Landers, Bucknell University Living in a Homestay on the island of Lidingö, Landers explains why living with local hosts has made for a unique four months abroad. Tell us about your Homestay. My host family consists of a mom, a dad, and three sisters. The oldest sister is currently studying abroad in Kenya! The other two girls are 16 and 14. Why did you choose to live in a Homestay? I thought that this would be the best way to become integrated with Swedish culture. I wanted the chance to try classic Swedish meals and improve my language skills. Also, I was hoping for younger siblings, because at home I don’t have any younger siblings. Finally, I really just wanted a comfortable living place that I could call my home.
What is one of the biggest cultural difference you have discovered? How important dinner was. With my Homestay, everything is made from scratch, and sometimes, more than one person pitches in. The conversation around the dinner table is lively and everyone is involved – no one is on their phones. It’s been a great way for me to connect with my host family. What is something you or your hosts initiated in the first week together that was a good icebreaker to get to know each other? The first full weekend I was here, my hosts took me ice skating on a lake near to where we live. My family is super athletic so they were all incredible skaters but one of my host sisters stayed with me as I clung on to her, and together, we skated around the lake! Although initially terrifying, it got me out of my comfort zone and made me bond with my family. What is your favorite small moment you shared with your family? Sometimes if the girls and I don’t have a lot of work, we’ll turn on a movie and by the end of it, the whole family will be gathered around the screen. We’ll share snacks and candy. It’s a small and pretty normal moment, but one that’s really special to me.
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THE FRIENDLY STUDENTBOENDE Delgado, Hamilton College Having chosen to live in a Studentboende with a mix of local and DIS students, Delgado paints us a picture of life in student housing.
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Have you gotten to know your neighbors? The Studentboende is an amazing opportunity to get to know your fellow DIS students and local Swedes at the same time. In most cases, DIS students live in doubles which is a great way to make friends in a low commitment sort of way. On my floor alone, there are at least eight local students going to various universities around Stockholm. It’s been awesome to have conversations, learn a bit of culture, get help with my Swedish homework, and even get some Swedish food tips. I couldn’t see my time in Stockholm anywhere else than here! What do you do together? Recently, I was invited by my Studentboende neighbors, Jonathan and Clara, on an excursion to a park in Hornstull. It’s this old industrial area that’s had this massive new resurgence and is where the youth of city go to hang and enjoy their metropolis. It was the first day it got above 65 degrees, and people came out in droves to eat, drink, and do whatever else they do with people they like. I had a complete blast and got to know some Swedes! That same night, I went with some other neighbors to a small beach to see the Northern Lights, which felt like a once in a lifetime possibility. There’s something about a watery breeze on a quiet night. We didn’t get to see the lights, but we got to see a whole new view of the city. It was a great night.
What do common spaces look like in a Studentboende? It’s a space to decompress from the day while making dinner with new friends. There is a massive communal kitchen and dining space where I’ve seen intimate conversations over a one-on-one dinner, or massive dinner parties. There’s also a TV room with some cozy seats for watching shows together. I know a few people who got dragged into marathons of Black Mirror and Avatar: The Last Airbender. How is the cooking for yourself going? If you’re living at the Studentboende, you’re going to be making your own meals. The kitchen is fully stocked with everything you could need. The price of making food is highly mitigated by DIS with a stipend to a local grocery. It doesn’t cover everything, and while Sweden can be expensive, you can find pretty cheap ingredients. Pasta with a little meat sauce has been a true resource of good cheap eats for me this semester.
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Meet the Locals Get involved, exchange cultural perspectives, form friendships, practice your Swedish, and end the semester calling Stockholm a hem away from home.
Ways to Meet the Locals —— Sign up to be matched with a local Visiting Host and get to know Swedish culture while sharing your own —— Join a local student sports team, church, or club – attend the Activities Forum at the start of the semester to see what’s available —— Network with local interest groups and volunteer your time —— Study with local students in the common spaces shared by DIS and the Royal College of Music – you can often hear lunch time concerts —— Attend DIS Evening Seminars to learn more about local perspectives or burning issues happening in Sweden
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LET US HELP YOU GET STARTED You will need to go the extra mile to meet the locals – whether you sign up for opportunities through DIS or join local clubs. More Info at DISabroad.org/sth-engage.
“I meet up with my Visiting Hosts about every one to two weeks to hang out and do something fun – we’ve cooked dinner together, played mini-golf, and watched movies. It’s a great way to engage with Swedish culture, and I’ve had so much fun getting to know them!” - JENNIE, TEMPLE UNIVERSITY
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“Being a part of this team has allowed me to step outside of my comfort zone.”
SWISHING IN SWEDEN Kayla, Skidmore College After four months of playing with the Kungsholmen Basketball team, we asked Kayla about her experience of the culture, language, and people she met on the court. Why did you sign up for the team? I play basketball for Skidmore. I knew that I wanted to play basketball to stay active during my time away from the school season. I also thought it would be a great opportunity to meet locals and get to know their culture further, especially in a sports setting. Tell us about your team. The club team is in a competitive league with players from 20 to 30. I’m the youngest on the team, and it is cool to see how so many of the girls are in great careers while still playing competitive basketball during their spare time! What has it been like to play with a team of Swedes? At first, I faced challenges of being a part of a new team as the only American. It’s different playing with girls who speak a different language. A lot of the basketball terminology spoken on the court and the social conversations between each other are challenging to follow. However, as I went to more practices and played in my first game, the team made it easier for me to adjust. The team also speaks English; the girls and the coach do a great job translating and adjusting their game to include it. The girls are very friendly, inclusive, and are always open to help.
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Has this team added to your semester abroad and living in Stockholm? I really enjoy that I can participate in something that I do back in the U.S. and make it a part of my lifestyle in Stockholm, but in a Swedish way. For instance, I commute to practice and games by train and find myself becoming more and more used to commuting because I have plans outside of DIS. Being a part of this team has allowed me to step outside of my comfort zone by being directly a part of a Swedish team environment. I can learn more about locals and their culture, which has been great because a big part of studying abroad is getting out of the American bubble and exploring the city further.
SMÖRGÅSBORD SUNDAYS Anna Rose, Oberlin College Before the semester began, Anna Rose mentioned her love for radio in an introductory letter to her Homestay. Little did she know, this would actually lead to creating her own radio program.
HOW DO I GET INVOLVED? Anna Rose found a way to volunteer by sharing her passion and utilizing her local network, and Kayla by attending the DIS Activities Forum. Once you are in Stockholm, don’t be afraid to ask around and seek out new opportunities in creative ways! »»DIScoverstudyabroad.org
How did you find out about Stockholm College Radio?
Are there any challenges?
My host dad actually found it! We researched it together, and he figured out how I could apply. One of the things I missed most about my home university was the radio station, so I jumped on the opportunity to do radio in Stockholm.
There is still a bit of a language barrier between me and some of the other DJs. Being new to the station, I’m not familiar with all of the protocols and events. People are extremely kind and considerate, but I’m still confused a fair amount of the time.
What has it been like working alongside local students?
How is the experience of joining a community and working alongside local students?
I work with a combination of students and community members. I also get to hear the differences between universities here and back home. Walk us through your program. So my show is called Smörgåsbord and it features Scandinavian, Russian, and German rock, metal, and industrial music. My preparation has two steps: research and playlist. I’ll add music by new bands I like as well as some tried and true favorites. I need to have about an hour and ten minutes of music ready to go each week.
I love it! I get to go to a part of the city I’m not familiar with, meet new people who are all totally different from each other aside from their love of radio, broadcast to a whole new audience, and introduce people to the music I love. On the most basic level, I’ve gotten a radio show out of it, but I also have a new social circle composed of Swedish students and residents, and I’m really enjoying that!
For the actual show, I’m in the station. I have my computer hooked up to the switchboard. I give commentary (i.e. terrible jokes) to go with each song, as well as information about the bands, historical facts if relevant, etc. I play a few jingles to promote the radio station. It’s a great time.
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“I got to live in a foreign country, experience a new culture with new friends, and study Forensic Psychology, a course I couldn’t find anywhere else. DIS took us out of the classroom every week to learn hands-on from professionals in the field. That was not my typical college classroom experience. On top of that, we traveled on a week-long Study Tour, and my class went to Glasgow and Edinburgh in Scotland, which I was absolutely thrilled about!” - SABRINA, BARNARD COLLEGE STUDENT BLOGGER
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Key Dates & Application Details Admission Criteria To be a successful applicant, you must demonstrate an academically compelling reason why DIS is a good fit for you, the self-reliance and maturity necessary to obtain the benefits and embrace the challenges of studying abroad, and a genuine interest in cultural engagement. All students apply to one or two Core Courses and must meet the following criteria: ++ Good academic and disciplinary standing at a four-year college or university in the United States or Canada ++ Typically, at least three semesters completed at time of application ++ Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 ++ Satisfy Core Course prerequisites
Interested? Start applying now – most DIS Core Courses reach capacity before published deadlines. DISabroad.org/get-started
In waitlist situations, DIS favors applicants from partner institutions. DIS reserves the right to reject an applicant or withdraw a registrant for any reason.
Key Semester Dates
Opportunities to Visit DIS for U.S. Faculty & Advisors Spring 2020
Fall 2019 August 17
Arrival Day
January 11
(Note: If leaving from the U.S. for Sweden, you must depart the U.S. the day prior.)
December 13
Last Day of the Semester
DIS Housing Closes at Noon
Summer 2019: June 24-28 Stockholm & Copenhagen DISabroad.org/iec
May 8
(Note: this is the earliest day you can depart)
December 14
International Educators Conference (IEC)
May 9
International Educators Workshop (IEW) Spring 2020: March 9-13 Copenhagen & Stockholm DISabroad.org/iew
LEARN MORE For full semester calendar details, including study tour and break dates, refer to: DISabroad.org/sth-calendar.
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Semester Overview Arrival Day DIS airport pick-up & move into housing
Arrival Workshop Four days including the Opening Ceremony, workshops, and an event introducing you to local clubs and activities
Semester Begins Courses run for the next four months
Core Course Week
Travel Week 1 One travel week is reserved to travel on your Program Study Tour. If not on tour, you can travel on own or stay and enjoy a week in Stockholm
Study Break
Focus on just your Core Course this week, with a faculty-led three-day Study Tour in Sweden, and a two-day seminar in Stockholm
Travel Week 2 One travel week is reserved to travel on your Program Study Tour. If not on tour, you can travel on own or stay and enjoy a week in Stockholm
Use this half-week break to travel or catch up on your studies and enjoy Stockholm
End of Semester Showcase Presentations, exhibits, and final exams are scheduled over the last week of the semester
Departure Head home, stay on for the following semester, or extend for a summer session!
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Tuition & Fees - No Hidden Costs DIS prides itself on transparent, comprehensive charges with no hidden costs. As a non-profit organization, it is DIS policy to keep the price to a minimum for you, while incorporating several extra essentials into the cost such as:
Comprehensive Tuition Includes: ++ Course instruction and fees ++ Two Program Study Tours (traveling with your Core Course) ++ Field Studies and guest lectures (integrated into all DIS courses) ++ Course reading materials and textbook rental ++ Final Grade Report ++ Academic administration, advising, and support
$20,195 USD per semester Comprehensive Housing & Student Affairs Includes: ++ Furnished room ++ Local transportation between DIS and your housing ++ Meals or partial food stipend (see website for details) ++ Laundry facilities and/or allowance ++ Pre-departure support ++ Group pick-up at the airport on Arrival Day ++ Arrival Workshop ++ Visa advice and assistance ++ Medical, accident, and liability insurance ++ Comprehensive health and safety services, including 24-hour emergency support ++ Housing & Student Affairs advising and support ++ Various cultural and social events
$6,345 USD per semester
Total: $26,540 USD per semester
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DIS Scholarship Funds
Extend & Save
DIS offers need and merit-based awards and is committed to supporting students with limited financial resources, from diverse backgrounds, and/ or underrepresented populations in study abroad. On average, over 50% of all students receive financial support from DIS, and many more are using financial aid granted from their home institutions towards their DIS experience as well. DIS also includes Pell Grant eligibility and work-study awards from home institutions in our award considerations.
We offer discounts if you wish to spend a full year at DIS. You can extend to study a second semester at DIS Copenhagen. Additionally, if you are a spring student, you can stay for the summer at DIS Stockholm and/or DIS Copenhagen!
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DIS Partner Institutions DIS works in partnership with the following colleges and universities. Not all institutions approve all DIS programs/locations. Students from other North American colleges and universities are welcome to apply. LEARN MORE For more information on DIS partner institutions, visit DISabroad.org/partners.
CANADA BRITISH COLUMBIA University of British Columbia
UNITED STATES ARIZONA University of Arizona ARKANSAS University of Arkansas CALIFORNIA Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo California Lutheran University California State University System Claremont McKenna College NewSchool of Architecture & Design Occidental College Point Loma Nazarene University Pomona College Santa Clara University Scripps College University of California, Berkeley University of California, San Diego University of Redlands University of San Francisco Whittier College COLORADO Colorado College Colorado State University University of Colorado at Boulder University of Denver
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CONNECTICUT Connecticut College Trinity College University of Connecticut University of Hartford Wesleyan University Yale University DELAWARE University of Delaware DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA American University George Washington University Georgetown University Howard University FLORIDA Lynn University University of Florida GEORGIA Emory University Spelman College University of Georgia HAWAII University of Hawaii at Manoa ILLINOiS Bradley University Illinois Wesleyan University Knox College Lake Forest College Northwestern University University of Illinois at Chicago University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
INDIANA Ball State University DePauw University Indiana University Purdue University University of Notre Dame IOWA Grinnell College Iowa State University Luther College KANSAS Kansas State University University of Kansas KENTUCKY Transylvania University University of Kentucky LOUISIANA Tulane University MAINE Bates College Bowdoin College Colby College MARYLAND Goucher College Johns Hopkins University Loyola University Maryland Maryland Institute, College of Art University of Maryland, Baltimore County University of Maryland, College Park MASSACHUSETTS Amherst College Babson College Brandeis University Endicott College Harvard University Mount Holyoke College Olin College of Engineering Simmons College Smith College Stonehill College Tufts University University of Massachusetts, Amherst Wellesley College Wheaton College Williams College
MICHIGAN Central Michigan University Kalamazoo College University of Michigan MINNESOTA Augsburg College Carleton College Gustavus Adolphus College Macalester College Saint Catherine University Saint Olaf College University of Minnesota, Twin Cities University of Saint Thomas Winona State University
NORTH CAROLINA Duke University Elon University Guilford College Meredith College North Carolina State University University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill University of North Carolina at Charlotte Wake Forest University Wingate University
MISSOURI Drury University Park University University of Missouri-Columbia Washington University in St. Louis
OHIO Case Western Reserve University College of Wooster Denison University John Carroll University Kenyon College Miami University of Ohio Oberlin College Ohio State University Wittenberg University
MONTANA Montana State University - Bozeman
OKLAHOMA University of Tulsa
NEW HAMPSHIRE University of New Hampshire
OREGON Portland State University University of Oregon
NEW JERSEY Ramapo College of New Jersey Rowan University NEW YORK Alfred University Barnard College Colgate University College of Staten Island, CUNY Columbia University Cornell University Fordham University Hamilton College Hobart and William Smith Colleges John Jay College of Criminal Justice Pratt Institute Rochester Institute of Technology Saint Lawrence University Sarah Lawrence College Siena College Skidmore College Syracuse University University at Albany, SUNY University of Rochester Vassar College
PENNSYLVANIA Bryn Mawr College Bucknell University Carnegie Mellon University Dickinson College Franklin and Marshall College Gettysburg College Haverford College Lafayette College Lehigh University Muhlenberg College Pennsylvania State University Saint Joseph’s University Swarthmore College Thomas Jefferson University University of Pittsburgh University of Scranton Villanova University RHODE ISLAND Brown University Providence College Rhode Island School of Design University of Rhode Island
SOUTH CAROLINA College of Charleston Furman University University of South Carolina Wofford College TENNESSEE Belmont University Rhodes College Sewanee, University of the South University of Tennessee Vanderbilt University TEXAS Rice University Saint Edward’s University Southern Methodist University Southwestern University Texas Tech University Trinity University University of Texas at Arlington University of Texas at Austin UTAH University of Utah VERMONT Bennington College Middlebury College Saint Michael’s College University of Vermont VIRGINIA College of William and Mary Longwood University University of Richmond University of Virginia Virginia Tech Washington and Lee University WASHINGTON Gonzaga University Pacific Lutheran University Seattle University University of Puget Sound University of Washington Washington State University Whitman College WISCONSIN Beloit College Marquette University University of Wisconsin - Madison
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Courses
“One of the most important aspects of studying at DIS is hands-on learning. We take what we learn in the classroom even further on Field Studies to see how it is applied in the real world.” - DELGADO, HAMILTON COLLEGE STUDENT BLOGGER
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Course Descriptions Affective Neuroscience Research Lab Fall/Spring. 3 Credits. Elective Course. Neuroscience. Psychology. You participate in research activities focusing on emotion as this relates to cognitive and social functions. Experimental paradigms can include e.g., neuropsychological measures, psychophysiology measures (e.g., skin conductance), and behavioral measures such as self- report, face recording camera, eye-tracker, etc. Class work consists of supervision of your research activities and review of selected research topics (e.g., ethics, design, and methods) within the field of affective neuroscience. Corequisite: Affective Neuroscience: Emotions, Cognition, and Behavior
Forensic Psychology Fall/Spring. 3 Credits. Core Course. Criminology/Criminal Justice. Psychology. Sociology. What makes people commit crime? Are there gender differences? What is the role of perception? How are assessments and interventions conducted with those convicted of a serious crime, or those who have been the victim of a crime? Forensic psychology is explored from individual to societal levels, with critical analysis of and examples from a European perspective. Selected topics: cognitive, emotional, social, and neuropsychological approaches to the nature and treatment of criminal behavior. Prerequisite: One psychology course at university level.
Affective Neuroscience: Emotions, Cognition, and Behavior Fall/Spring. 3 Credits. Core Course. Neuroscience. Psychology. How do we understand the interplay of human emotions and their neural networks? This course applies findings from the interdisciplinary field of neuroscience and the psychological study of, cognition, emotion, and personality. Basic, complex, and social emotions are explored from the perspective of, e.g., the subjective experience of emotion, non-conscious processes, how emotions are interpreted, expressed or regulated. Affective systems, neural networks, and their relationship to cognitive processes such as attention, learning, memory, decision making are addressed. Where relevant, human brain imaging findings, pathological conditions, treatment and cultural perspectives are considered. Prerequisite: One course in neuroscience, physiological psychology, or biological psychology at university level. Corequisite: Affective Neuroscience Research Lab
Gender, Equality, and Sexuality in Scandinavia Fall/Spring. 3 Credits. Core Course. Anthropology. Gender Studies. Sociology. Sweden is the most gender equal country in the world and legalized prostitution, paid parental leave for all parents, a high number of women in leadership positions, progressive sex education, and equal rights for homosexuals are among the hallmarks of all Scandinavian societies. However, Sweden also has the most gender-divided workplace in the world and gender equal policies do not automatically lead to gender equal behaviors. With a comparative look to neighboring countries in Europe, this course explores how concepts of gender, body, sexuality, and race intersect in current debates about changing family structures, children’s rights, and new ethical dilemmas in a changing Scandinavia.
Developing Brain: From Infancy to Adolescence Fall/Spring. 3 Credits. Elective Course. Human Development. Neuroscience. Psychology. A cognitive behavioral neuroscience perspective is used to explore the normal development of the child, from infancy to adolescence with regard to perception, attention language, learning, memory, executive function, emotion, and social cognition. Brain structures and functions that support these processes developmentally, such as neuroplasticity and critical/sensitive periods are considered, as are the implications of culture and the social context. Scandinavian perspectives are considered where applicable. Prerequisite: One course in neuroscience, physiological psychology, or biological psychology at university level. Economics of Gender Fall/Spring. 3 Credits. Elective Course. Economics. Finance. Gender Studies. Why are women persistently underpaid and overexploited, even in advanced Western economies? Why are gender quotas in corporate management so often ineffective? How do Scandinavian countries’ generous parental leave policies and subsidized childcare affect women’s participation in the workforce? This course investigates the costs and other implications of gender inequality in the economy, and examines a variety of public policy measures designed to ensure economic justice for all. Prerequisite: One microeconomics course at university level. Economics of Global Monetary Policies and Capital Flows Fall/Spring. 3 Credits. Elective Course. Economics. Finance. The 2007 financial crisis was a wake-up call for economists. The global nature of the crisis has highlighted the 21st-century economy’s unprecedented global interdependence — and its accompanying vulnerability to international pressure on money markets and capital. This course explores a variety of economic accounts of how money markets, monetary policies, foreign exchange, and capital interact in the global economy, and how these relate to current debates on how best to regulate the world’s financial systems. Prerequisites: One course each in macro- and microeconomics and one course in either intermediate or advanced macroeconomics, all at university level. Epidemiology: Swedish Case Studies Fall/Spring. 3 Credits. Elective Course. Pre-Medicine/Health Science. Public Health. This course focuses on the central concepts of epidemiology and the different study designs available. You analyze and assess epidemiologic studies of health status in the Swedish population and explore the value of the renowned Swedish population-based registers. Throughout the course, you discuss how epidemiology contributes to the large body of public health research and informs decision making in the field. European Security Dilemmas and Intelligence Fall/Spring. 3 Credits. Core Course. International Relations. Political Science. Europe is under pressure and what constitutes a security threat is changing, too: a larger Russian presence in the region and increased risk of terrorism, but also fundamentalist and right-wing tendencies, the risk of pandemics, cyber terrorism, and European governments struggling to respond in unison to increasing numbers of refugees. Drawing on European schools of thought within international security studies, this course explores current intelligence and security dilemmas in Europe. Prerequisite: One international relations or political science course at university level.
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Glued to the Screen: TV Shows, Norms, and Culture Fall/Spring. 3 Credits. Elective Course. Communication. Film Studies. Media Studies. From broadcast syndication to Netflix binge watching, our experience with television is dynamic and evolving. Yet, what persists is its power to shape our societies’ gender roles, race relations, class divisions, sexual norms, and values. This course introduces the notion of TV as a cultural forum, a social regulator, and a social critique. Using examples from American and Scandinavian television, we will analyze how TV operates by working through social issues, and how TV shows mirror societal concerns and assumptions. History of Sweden in Europe and the World Fall/Spring. 3 Credits. Elective Course. History. This course focuses on Sweden’s historical relationships to the Baltic region, Europe, and the U.S. We look at the Great Power Era, the poverty and mass emigration of the 19th century, the inter-war Middle Way, World War II, and, finally, the post-war era. With emphasis on post-1989 Sweden and Europe, we examine Sweden’s international profile and power, which influences Sweden’s national identity and future. Human Trafficking and the Sex Trade Fall/Spring. 3 Credits. Elective Course. Gender Studies. Human Rights. Legal Studies. Globally, human trafficking ranks among the most profitable criminal activities. It is a violation of human rights, which manifests itself in ever-evolving ways of exploitation of people. In this course you gain an understanding of the many types of human trafficking ranging from child trafficking, and organ trafficking, to trafficking for exploitation in prostitution, labor, or other ways of exploitation throughout the world today. You also learn the most important elements of legal and policy frameworks addressing trafficking at the European and international level. Imagining the Other in European Literature Fall/Spring. 3 Credits. Core Course. Literature. The course examines how Otherness has been imagined and depicted in Nordic and European literature. Through questioning the underlying assumptions in European literature, we explore the processes of constructing and representing the Other in terms of gender, culture, ethnicity, social class, sexual orientation, religion, and nationality. Immunology and Infectious Diseases Fall/Spring. 3 Credits. Elective Course. Biology. Biomedicine/Biotechnology. Pre-Medicine/Health Science. This course provides you with an understanding of immunology and infectious diseases at an advanced level. You learn about the immune system and how it can fight infection. Examples of different types of clinically relevant infectious agents and which type of immunity they activate are provided. You also learn how an immune response can fail and how infectious agents can overcome the natural immune response and cause disease. In addition, the course illustrates how the immune response against these agents can be manipulated through the use of vaccines. Prerequisites: One year of biology, one chemistry course, and one course in either biology or genetics, all at university level.
Independent Research Project Fall/Spring. 3 Credits. Elective Course. If you would like to conduct research while in Sweden, perhaps as part of a project for your home university, you may apply for an Independent Research Project under the guidance of a Swedish faculty supervisor. The project should use Stockholm specifically as a resource. For this option, you must plan your research project the semester before DIS with a professor at your home university who must be willing to communicate with you and your DIS research supervisor while you are abroad. Note: Additional application required – see website for details. Medical Ethics Fall/Spring. 3 Credits. Elective Course. Ethics. Pre-Medicine/Health Science. Public Health. The practice of medicine entails a multitude of dilemmas for the healthcare provider and patient; including issues such as justice and access to care, confidentiality, and informed consent. In addition, difficult decisions involving values, norms, principles, and priorities are present in everyday clinical work. In this course, you discuss and apply ethical theories to concrete examples of clinical practice such as euthanasia, reproduction technology and organ donation, and discuss ethical questions related to medical research. Neurodegenerative Diseases Fall/Spring. 3 Credits. Elective Course. Biomedicine/Biotechnology. Neuroscience. Pre-Medicine/Health Science. The course aims to convey theoretical and practical knowledge on the pathophysiology of neurodegenerative diseases for students interested in basic, translational, and clinical research. You obtain an overall understanding of neurodegeneration and gain detailed insight into the most common neurodegenerative disorders. Topics include the clinical manifestations of the diseases, genetics of neurodegeneration, pathomechanisms of disease development, current research models, and the epidemiology of disease. Prerequisites: One year each of biology and chemistry at university level. Nordic Contemporary Art Fall/Spring. 3 Credits. Elective Course. Art History. In this course, we engage the city and art scene of Stockholm to analyze artworks, exhibitions, and texts: What is contemporary – and what is Nordic – about the art and issues that surface here? The course includes a focus on identity politics, such as feminist, postcolonial, and queer perspectives in Nordic contemporary art. Philosophy of Technology and Human Values Fall/Spring. 3 Credits. Elective Course. Ethics. Philosophy. Technology has increasingly been enhancing our experiences, fulfilling our desires, and broadening our abilities, both on a large scale and in the daily lives of individuals. Do we control technology or does it control us? How can we respond critically to the use and development of technology? This course examines such pressing questions from a Scandinavian, ethical, social, environmental, and philosophical perspectives. Positive Psychology Fall/Spring. 3 Credits. Core Course. Education/Educational Studies. Human Development. Psychology. This course combines a study of theory, research, and application in the rapidly growing field of positive psychology. You critically examine the psychology of well-being with both its possibilities and limitations, focusing on topics such as positive emotions, character strengths, flow, flourishing, mindfulness, creativity, and post-traumatic growth within the context of culture and history. You investigate how positive psychology complements other areas of psychology, therapy, coaching, and communication, and how it can be applied in real-world, professional settings such as business development and the clinical context. Prerequisite: One psychology course at university level. Power of the Mind: Psychology of Performance Fall/Spring. 3 Credits. Elective Course. Psychology. Sociology. How do we achieve what we want? Why do we fail? This course explores performance from a psychological perspective in diverse areas such as academics, sports, creative pursuits, work performance, and leadership. Topics to be considered are various theories pertaining to motivation, the role of emotion, personality, and the effect of cultural values and expectations with examples from a Scandinavian context. The benefits of optimal performance and maladaptive responses are explored, and interventions are considered. Psychology of Emerging Adulthood Fall/Spring. 3 Credits. Elective Course. Human Development. Psychology. Sociology. What is an adult? This class addresses the transition from adolescence to adulthood. The psychological implications of the adolescent experience and further development into adulthood pertaining to identity, family, love and sex, cohabitation and marriage, career, and community (i.e. religion and politics) are considered and the Scandinavian perspective are explored. Sources of resilience and vulnerabilities are addressed as this pertains to diverse factors, including cultural variables and the role of social media. Prerequisite: One psychology course at the university level.
Course Descriptions Psychology of Loneliness Fall/Spring. 3 Credits. Elective Course. Human Development. Psychology. Sociology. What is loneliness and what causes it? Is it the nature of our human condition? Is it a feeling or a thought? Does age, personality, or social contact matter? Topics to be considered are the causes and consequences of loneliness from a psychological perspective and the impact of modern society; sources of resilience and vulnerabilities; implications of loneliness vs. aloneness/solitude; and interventions for alleviating loneliness. Cultural implications and the Scandinavian perspective are also explored. Psychology of Political Behavior Fall/Spring. 3 Credits. Elective Course. Political Science. Psychology. Sociology. This course emphasizes the psychological mechanisms affecting political reasoning and behavior, such as how psychological biases affect our cognition, information-processing, and political behavior. Comparisons between U.S. and Swedish political contexts are explored, specifically examining how the political mind is embedded in social frameworks. This course is based on theory and research from the field of political psychology, an interdisciplinary academic field studying the relationships between psychological and political processes. Prerequisite: One psychology course at university level. Public Finance: European Perspectives Fall/Spring. 3 Credits. Core Course. Economics. Finance. Political Science. This course explores the role of public institutions in the economies of advanced industrialized countries, taking a comparative look at a variety of systems for public goods with respect to taxation, social benefits, unemployment, health care, public pension schemes, parental leave, childcare, and education. We consider a variety of microeconomic tools, using these to analyze current policy debates in Scandinavia. Prerequisites: One course each in macro- and microeconomics and one course in either intermediate or advanced microeconomics, all at university level. Public Health and Migration Fall/Spring. 3 Credits. Core Course. Public Health. Sociology. Migrants, including refugees, asylum seekers, and economic migrants, are voluntarily or involuntarily moving to new locations, such as Sweden. Upon arrival, some may be suffering from tuberculosis, HIV, or other diseases rarely occurring in the host country. This course addresses the health status and care needs as well as the legal, financial, and cultural barriers to accessing treatment faced by the migrant population. Through contemporary case studies, you analyze the relationship between migrant health needs and the existing healthcare structure. Public Health Policy in Practice Fall/Spring. 3 Credits. Elective Course. Pre-Medicine/Health Science. Public Health. Sweden is facing a number of challenges, including achieving cost-effectiveness in health care, and addressing public health concerns such as increasing inequalities. This course provides an overview of the Swedish health system, within the broader welfare state, and compared to other Scandinavian and European countries. You gain insight into how Sweden assesses public health challenges through research, health information management and economic evaluation. Furthermore, you explore, analyze, and discuss how public health policies are developed and implemented in practice. Research Assistant: 3 or 6 Credits Fall/Spring. Elective Course. See website for current disciplines. Want to engage in research in an international setting? Spend the semester working closely with a research mentor and be a part of a real research project, grasping the complexities of the research process and gaining experience that will prepare you for a future career. By the end of the semester, you will have made your own tangible contribution to the project and honed your research skills. You will also have learned to communicate research ideas and findings, both orally and in writing, to members from your particular discipline as well as peers from other disciplines. In some cases, data collected may be used as part of a project at your home university. Prerequisites: Multiple research assistantship opportunities are available within this course, each having specific prerequisites – see website for details. Note: Additional application required – see website for details. Scandinavian Crime Fiction Fall/Spring. 3 Credits. Elective Course. Literature. Why is Scandinavian crime fiction so popular? Is it the terse language or the Nordic landscape? Is it that the protagonists are anti-heroes, feminists, or outsiders? What makes these novels so appealing? In this course we study Nordic crime fiction in which the most fantastic murders take place, dark secrets are exposed, and the validity of the Scandinavian welfare state and lifestyle is questioned.
Songwriting Workshop: Swedish Pop Music Fall/Spring. 3 Credits. Elective Course. Music. In this music course you are trained in songwriting in a masterclass setting. The course is taught at your individual level and may include voice training, accompaniment, and/or music production. You learn different writing techniques and lyrics analysis. As part of the course, we meet with experienced Swedish songwriters who share their inspirations and methods for songwriting as you develop your own creative ideas. Field Studies include visits to the contemporary Stockholm music scene. Note: Experience in music making or music performance is highly recommended. Storytelling Lab: How Narrative Works Fall/Spring. 3 Credits. Elective Course. Communication. Creative Writing. Literature. What makes a good story? This course combines narrative theory and writing exercises to study and practice the art of storytelling. Our areas of analysis are film, television, literature, and other facets of popular culture with a special focus on the Nordic context. Swedish Language and Culture: Level I Fall/Spring. 3 Credits. Elective Course. Anthropology. Language. The goal of this course is to ensure you do not feel linguistically isolated while studying in Sweden. You learn enough Swedish to understand what is going on around you in your daily life, while also becoming familiar with Swedish history and culture. The course includes topics on the burning issues of contemporary Sweden so that you can have interesting conversations with the locals and increase your ability to reflect on your cross-cultural experience living in Sweden. Swedish Language and Culture: Level I-II Fall/Spring. 6 Credits. Elective Course. Anthropology. Language. This intensive course covers two semesters of Swedish language content in one, making it an excellent option for students who wish to advance quickly in their knowledge of the language. The emphasis is on speaking, writing, and understanding basic Swedish language. Swedish literature, film, and music are included in the curriculum. Politics, burning cultural issues, and your personal experiences form the cornerstone of class discussions. Swedish Language and Culture: Intermediate Fall/Spring. 3 Credits. Elective Course. Anthropology. Language. We build on language acquired in a previous semester or through experience. We work intensively with spoken everyday language, and with complex written texts. Literature, news articles, television series, movies, music, politics, and cultural issues are discussed in class, as well as your personal experience while living in Sweden. The aim is to help each student gain the experience of being an active participant in the Swedish society rather than just a tourist passing by. Prerequisite: Must speak a Scandinavian language. Swedish Politics and Society Fall/Spring. 3 Credits. Elective Course. International Relations. Political Science. Sociology. This course provides you with a broad-ranging knowledge of Swedish politics and society, exploring the basis of Swedish political culture and national identity, the political system, and the roots and challenges of the Swedish welfare state. It focuses on contemporary issues like the special role of the immigration policy and the challenge from the new right wing political party. It also includes an introduction to Swedish foreign policy and the character of Swedish neutrality.
Translational Medicine: From Bench to Bedside Fall/Spring. 3 Credits. Core Course. Biology. Biomedicine/Biotechnology. Pre-Medicine/Health Science. This course provides you with insight into state-of-the-art research and research application in the medical field. You interact with practitioners, medical researchers and other scientists, who specialize in research in selected acute and chronic diseases. The emphasis is on the dynamic relationship between laboratory research and bedside application with the purpose of providing optimal patient therapies. You learn how research results guide clinical therapies, and vice versa. Doctors and scientists provide real-life examples of translational medicine practices and give you exposure to analyzing and developing diagnostic tools and treatment protocols. Prerequisites: One year each of biology and chemistry at university level. Note: Please be aware that the course does not provide regular medical training corresponding to that of medical students and does not include shadowing of doctors or physical examination of patients. Tumor Biology and Oncology Fall/Spring. 3 Credits. Elective Course. Biology. Pre-Medicine/Health Science. This course provides you with insight into the molecular and cellular events involved in tumor formation, progression, and metastasis. You learn about the clinical aspects of different types of cancer, diagnostic procedures, and the specific therapies (surgery and various oncological treatments). Examples of molecular, genetic, and other biological events related to cancer etiology, symptoms, and targets for cancer therapy are given in addition to other clinical aspects. Related topics are presented, such as cancer research methodology and its strengths and limitations, psychosocial perspectives of cancer diagnosis and palliative oncology and supportive care. Emphasis is on the correlation between the molecular basis of cancer and its clinical implications. Prerequisite: One year of biology at university level. Vikings, The Fall/Spring. 3 Credits. Elective Course. History. Literature. Religious Studies. This is a course on the history, culture, and society of the Vikings. First, you study the history of the Vikings as reflected in medieval texts and poems from the Viking Age (approx. AD 800-1100). You also examine Viking religion and mythology. In the second part of the course, you look at Viking expansion, their colonies and conquests, relying on historical documents and literary sources to provide insight into the Viking world. Finally, you focus on the Swedish Vikings - their forays to the East, settlements in Russia, and what made them different from the ‘Western’ Vikings. Ways of Seeing: Storytelling Through Photography Fall/Spring. 3 Credits. Elective Course. Communication. Photography. Visual Arts. Photographs tell stories in ways words cannot, and this class invites you to fully immerse yourself in Swedish life and tell stories with your camera. Together, we utilize photography as a means of making sense of your time abroad and reflecting on your life experiences in general. You engage with the medium of photography, critically analyze examples of photojournalism, and learn about the theories and historical tradition that your photos reference. Note: This course focuses on telling stories through pictures, not on photographic technicalities. You need to bring your own camera. Prerequisite: Bring a camera. It is recommended to bring a digital camera other than a phone. Note: Please be aware that this is not a technical photography foundation course.
Terrorism and Anti-Terrorism Fall/Spring. 3 Credits. Elective Course. International Relations. Political Science. Terrorism and counter-terrorism have been on everybody’s mind since 9/11. However, terrorism didn’t just appear out of the blue on that horrifying September day. This course is a study of terrorism – its causes, aims, and forms – and of counterterrorism measures introduced by the international community and individual states. The course examines the implications of terrorism for international politics in the 21st century. Transgender in Scandinavia Fall/Spring. 3 Credits. Elective Course. Gender Studies. Sociology. Transgender celebrities such as Caitlin Jenner and Laverne Cox fueled mainstream interest in transgender lives and experiences. But trans and queer communities have long fought for trans persons’ rights to be ‘true to self.’ This course explores the history of trans activism with a special focus on Sweden and how legislative and medical discourses change how we think about gender identities and rights. We also explore topics such as transphobia, gender-neutral pronouns, gender passing, transgender children and their families, and how race and class intersect with being trans.
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Course List by Discipline Whether you need to focus on your major or can diversify while you are abroad, DIS offers you a variety of courses from which you can choose. Search this list to discover which are relevant to you based on your academic interests.
KEY: BLUE: Core Courses - you can only enroll in one which will define your program PURPLE: Research Assistant Courses (3 and 6 Credit options) - listed under the disciplines offered at the time of printing. Search the disciplines that have research available for your semester at DISabroad.org/sth-courses
ANTHROPOLOGY ·· Gender, Equality, and Sexuality in Scandinavia ·· Human Trafficking and the Sex Trade ·· Public Health and Migration ·· Swedish Language and Culture: Level I ·· Swedish Language and Culture: Level I-II ·· Swedish Language and Culture: Intermediate ART HISTORY ·· Nordic Contemporary Art BIOLOGY ·· Immunology and Infectious Diseases ·· Neurodegenerative Diseases ·· Research Assistant: 6 Credits ·· Translational Medicine: From Bench to Bedside ·· Tumor Biology and Oncology BIOMEDICINE / BIOTECHNOLOGY ·· Immunology and Infectious Diseases ·· Neurodegenerative Diseases ·· Public Health Policy in Practice ·· Research Assistant: 6 Credits ·· Translational Medicine: From Bench to Bedside COMMUNICATION ·· Glued to the Screen: TV Shows, Norms, and Culture ·· Storytelling Lab: How Narrative Works ·· Ways of Seeing: Storytelling Through Photography CREATIVE WRITING ·· Storytelling Lab: How Narrative Works CRIMINOLOGY / CRIMINAL JUSTICE ·· Forensic Psychology ·· Human Trafficking and the Sex Trade ·· Scandinavian Crime Fiction ECONOMICS ·· Economics of Gender ·· Economics of Global Monetary Policies and Capital Flows ·· Public Finance: European Perspectives EDUCATION / EDUCATIONAL STUDIES ·· Developing Brain: From Infancy to Adolescence ·· Positive Psychology ·· Power of the Mind: Psychology of Performance ·· Psychology of Emerging Adulthood ETHICS ·· Medical Ethics ·· Philosophy of Technology and Human Values ETHNIC STUDIES ·· Psychology of Emerging Adulthood FILM STUDIES ·· Glued to the Screen: TV Shows, Norms, and Culture ·· Storytelling Lab: How Narrative Works
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FINANCE ·· Economics of Gender ·· Economics of Global Monetary Policies and Capital Flows ·· Public Finance: European Perspectives GENDER STUDIES ·· Economics of Gender ·· Gender, Equality, and Sexuality in Scandinavia ·· Human Trafficking and the Sex Trade ·· Research Assistant: 3 Credits ·· Transgender in Scandinavia HISTORY ·· History of Sweden in Europe and the World ·· Vikings, The HUMAN DEVELOPMENT ·· Developing Brain: From Infancy to Adolescence ·· Positive Psychology ·· Psychology of Emerging Adulthood ·· Psychology of Loneliness HUMAN RIGHTS ·· Human Trafficking and the Sex Trade ·· Research Assistant: 3 Credits ·· Transgender in Scandinavia INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS ·· European Security Dilemmas and Intelligence ·· History of Sweden in Europe and the World ·· Psychology of Political Behavior ·· Swedish Politics and Society ·· Terrorism and Anti-Terrorism LANGUAGE ·· Swedish Language and Culture: Level I ·· Swedish Language and Culture: Level I-II ·· Swedish Language and Culture: Intermediate LEADERSHIP STUDIES ·· Power of the Mind: Psychology of Performance ·· Psychology of Political Behavior ·· Swedish Politics and Society LEGAL STUDIES ·· Forensic Psychology ·· Human Trafficking and the Sex Trade ·· Research Assistant: 3 Credits ·· Transgender in Scandinavia LITERATURE ·· Imagining the Other in European Literature ·· Scandinavian Crime Fiction ·· Storytelling Lab: How Narrative Works ·· Vikings, The MEDIA STUDIES ·· Glued to the Screen: TV Shows, Norms, and Culture ·· Ways of Seeing: Storytelling Through Photography MUSIC ·· Songwriting Workshop: Swedish Pop Music NEUROSCIENCE ·· Affective Neuroscience Research Lab ·· Affective Neuroscience: Emotions, Cognition, and Behavior ·· Developing Brain: From Infancy to Adolescence ·· Neurodegenerative Diseases ·· Research Assistant: 6 Credits ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR ·· Positive Psychology PHILOSOPHY ·· Medical Ethics ·· Philosophy of Technology and Human Values PHOTOGRAPHY ·· Ways of Seeing: Storytelling Through Photography
POLITICAL SCIENCE ·· Economics of Gender ·· European Security Dilemmas and Intelligence ·· Psychology of Political Behavior ·· Public Finance: European Perspectives ·· Public Health and Migration ·· Public Health Policy in Practice ·· Swedish Politics and Society ·· Terrorism and Anti-Terrorism PRE-MEDICINE / HEALTH SCIENCE ·· Affective Neuroscience Research Lab ·· Affective Neuroscience: Emotions, Cognition, and Behavior ·· Developing Brain: From Infancy to Adolescence ·· Epidemiology: Swedish Case Studies ·· Immunology and Infectious Diseases ·· Medical Ethics ·· Neurodegenerative Diseases ·· Public Health Policy in Practice ·· Research Assistant: 3 or 6 Credits ·· Translational Medicine: From Bench to Bedside ·· Tumor Biology and Oncology PSYCHOLOGY ·· Affective Neuroscience Research Lab ·· Affective Neuroscience: Emotions, Cognition, and Behavior ·· Developing Brain: From Infancy to Adolescence ·· Forensic Psychology ·· Positive Psychology ·· Power of the Mind: Psychology of Performance ·· Psychology of Emerging Adulthood ·· Psychology of Loneliness ·· Psychology of Political Behavior ·· Research Assistant: 3 Credits PUBLIC HEALTH ·· Epidemiology: Swedish Case Studies ·· Human Trafficking and the Sex Trade ·· Medical Ethics ·· Public Health and Migration ·· Public Health Policy in Practice ·· Research Assistant: 3 or 6 Credits PUBLIC POLICY ·· Economics of Gender ·· Public Finance: European Perspectives ·· Public Health and Migration ·· Public Health Policy in Practice ·· Research Assistant: 3 Credits ·· Swedish Politics and Society RELIGIOUS STUDIES ·· Vikings, The SOCIOLOGY ·· Forensic Psychology ·· Gender, Equality, and Sexuality in Scandinavia ·· Glued to the Screen: TV Shows, Norms, and Culture ·· Power of the Mind: Psychology of Performance ·· Psychology of Emerging Adulthood ·· Psychology of Loneliness ·· Psychology of Political Behavior ·· Public Health and Migration ·· Research Assistant: 3 Credits ·· Swedish Politics and Society ·· Transgender in Scandinavia VISUAL ARTS ·· Nordic Contemporary Art ·· Ways of Seeing: Storytelling Through Photography
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