Students will become familiar with specific Norwegian social policies and compare them to US policies Students will understand the challenges Norway must address, including a pressure to diversify its culture while maintaining its own national identity By living in clean and safe but basic hostels, students will explore whether there is more or less freedom in the sharing of basic resources Students will explore whether social policies should (or could) be applied beyond the countries of Norway’s Northern Europe. Grading System: Pass/Fail only 12 Course Requirements: Passing this course will be dependent upon: The completion of a daily journal entry, which will be submitted the last day. Students will be expected to address the course objectives with content related to daily experiences. Participation in Instagram photo journal for course Positive and active contribution to course discussions and group activities Responsible behavior that enables for safe and efficient travel Attendance at all pre-travel course meetings Course Structure: 3 or 4 pre-departure course meetings which will discuss: In-depth travel considerations, for example-how to pack, how to use public transportation, etc. Basic historical, cultural, social and economic overviews, which will include readings How to be polite in Norway In-depth discussion of itinerary and travel plans Course expectations. In Norway, students will: Spend (roughly) a half of the day in group activities including breakfast, some lunches and dinners, related course tours and group discussion Spend a half of the day exploring the cultural and natural landscapes in pairs and small groups (students will have the option to follow course sponsors for group activities or pursue individual interests). Texts or Readings Required: TBA Special Requirements: While there are no fitness requirements, students should be prepared for walking, hiking, and kayaking (flat water). Estimated costs per student: $2,767. Additional costs: food budget is typically $30 per day. Travel Scholarship for juniors and seniors will reduce the price of the estimated cost by $1,000.
Students will become familiar with specific Norwegian social policies and compare them to US policies Students will understand the challenges Norway must address, including a pressure to diversify its culture while maintaining its own national identity By living in clean and safe but basic hostels, students will explore whether there is more or less freedom in the sharing of basic resources Students will explore whether Norway’s social policies should (or could) be applied beyond the countries of Northern Europe. Grading System: Pass/Fail only 12 Course Requirements: Passing this course will be dependent upon: The completion of a daily journal entry, which will be submitted the last day. Students will be expected to address the course objectives with content related to daily experiences. Participation in Instagram photo journal for course Positive and active contribution to course discussions and group activities Responsible behavior that enables for safe and efficient travel Attendance at all pre-travel course meetings Course Structure: 3 or 4 pre-departure course meetings which will discuss: In-depth travel considerations, for example-how to pack, how to use public transportation, etc. Basic historical, cultural, social and economic overviews, which will include readings How to be polite in Norway In-depth discussion of itinerary and travel plans Course expectations. In Norway, students will: Spend (roughly) a half of the day in group activities including breakfast, some lunches and dinners, related course tours and group discussion Spend a half of the day exploring the cultural and natural landscapes in pairs and small groups (students will have the option to follow course sponsors for group activities or pursue individual interests). Texts or Readings Required: TBA Special Requirements: While there are no fitness requirements, students should be prepared for walking, hiking, and kayaking (flat water). Estimated costs per student: $2,767. Additional costs: food budget is typically $30 per day. Travel Scholarship for juniors and seniors will reduce the price of the estimated cost by $1,000.
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