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Where in the World Will You Go?

Where in the World Will You Go?. Hedmark University College Norway Fall Semester 2005. Program Focus:. Norway’s Approach to Democracy, Development and Peace. A contrastive study of contemporary challenges at home and in the world. Why Study in Norway?.

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Where in the World Will You Go?

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  1. Where in the World Will You Go? Hedmark University CollegeNorway Fall Semester 2005

  2. Program Focus: Norway’s Approach to Democracy, Development and Peace A contrastive study of contemporary challenges at home and in the world

  3. Why Study in Norway? “Norway gave me pieces of my heritage, new friends, lots of snow, and a bigger world. I am still processing parts of my experience, and that continual learning is what makes my study abroad an essential part of my education.” PLU student participant 2003

  4. Norway’s Approach to Democracy, Development and Peace • 16 credits • Courses in English • PLU Comprehensive Fee plus airfare • PLU Financial Aid Applies • Credits earned in choice of: *Communication and Media *Political Science *Scandinavian Studies *Global Studies *Environmental Studies *International Core

  5. Course Outline Module 1:Introduction to Norway’s Welfare State Module 2 (choice of one): CommunicationDemocracy,NorwegianNatural Music andDevelopmentLanguageResource Mediaand Peaceand CultureManagement Module 3:Field Study and Research Paper

  6. Hands on Learning • Visits to Cultural and Government Centers • Presentations • Guest Lecturers • Week Excursion • Field Study • Process Papers • Final Paper

  7. Field Study Locations: Previous Sites • Namibia Association (NGO) • Norwegian Humanistic Academy • Hamar Cathedral Medieval Museum • Folk Colleges • Local non-profit service organizations • Local schools and government offices • Community culture center

  8. What Does the Cost Include? • Tuition • Instruction • Housing • Living Allowance • Excursions • Field Trips • Local Course-related Transportation

  9. Program Dates • Mid-August to early December 2005 • One week orientation at Hamar • One week excursion in September • One week mid-semester break

  10. Your Student Housing at Hamar Student Residence Hall Student Apartment

  11. Your Fellow Students • Namibians • Europeans • North Americans • Norwegians

  12. Program Location:Hedmark University College

  13. Hedmark University College: • 3700 regular students • 5 campuses • Numerous student activities groups • International student services

  14. Hamar Campus • Modern and vibrant campus • Student friendly • 2 blocks from city center

  15. Hamar: Medieval Roots, Modern Regional Center 25,000 inhabitants Medieval religious center Modern regional center for business, sports and culture Site of Olympic skating competition

  16. Beyond Hamar • Train Connections • Gardermoen Airport to • Hamar: 1 hour • Hamar to Oslo: 1 ½ hrs

  17. PLU Students 2003:Food From Home!

  18. PLU Students 2004:Orientation Days!

  19. Change Your World at Hedmark University College 2005 • Contemporary Social Issues • Global Perspectives • Cross-Cultural Challenge

  20. Where in the World Will You Go? For more information on the Norway program, contact: Susan Mann Claudia Berguson Associate Director Assistant Professor Wang Center Scandinavian Studies X7629 x7512 mannsm@plu.edu berguscj@plu.edu

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