Scandinavian
Majors in the Department of Scandinavian provide an understanding of the linguistic, historical, and cultural relationships that join and divide the nations and peoples of the Nordic region. Students explore the trajectory of Nordic literature from the Middle Ages to contemporary times, and achieve competence in one of the four modern Nordic languages (Danish, Finnish, Norwegian, and Swedish).
Lower Division Requirements for the Scandinavian Major
Danish emphasis
- Scandinavian 4A-4B, or their equivalents
Finnish emphasis
- Scandinavian 2A-2B, or their equivalents
Norwegian emphasis
- Scandinavian 3A-3B, or their equivalents
Swedish emphasis
- Scandinavian 1A-1B, or their equivalents
Departmental Contact
Kathi Brosnan
issaug@berkeley.edu
6303 Dwinelle Hall #2979
(510) 642-4661
General Catalog Description
http://sis.berkeley.edu/catalog/gcc_view_req?p_dept_cd=SCANDIN
Departmental Website
http://ls.berkeley.edu/dept/scandinavian/undergrad/major.html
Other Majors to Consider
Celtic Studies
Classics
Comparative Literature
Film
German
Theater and Performance Studies