FS 017 PZ -Scandinavian Culture

Institution: Pitzer

Description: The nations of Scandinavia are noteworthy on many fronts: they are among the wealthiest nations on earth, but also the most equitable. They are among the most technologically advanced, as well as the most environmentally conscious. They have been pioneering, progressive nations concerning workers’ rights, women’s rights, homosexual rights, childcare, eldercare, international peacekeeping, and successful welfare democracy. Although containing small populations, they have contributed disproportionally to the arts, literature, cinema, and design. Although certainly beset with their own share of problems, the nations of Scandinavia are arguably the most successful industrialized democracies on earth. This course will present a basic, general introduction to Scandinavia, without any assumption of much previous knowledge. We will look at various facets of Scandinavian society, as well as history, literature, art, and cinema. [Instructor: Phil Zuckerman]

Prerequisite(s): None

First-Year seminars are not listed on the course schedule. Incoming students will be assigned to a first-year seminar and registered automatically.