where in the world will you go? hedmark university college norway fall semester 2005
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Where in the World Will You Go?
Hedmark University CollegeNorway
Fall Semester 2005
Program Focus:
A contrastive study of contemporary challenges at
home and in the world
Norway’s Approach to Democracy,
Development and Peace
Why Study in Norway?“Norway gave me pieces of my heritage, newfriends, lots of snow, and a bigger world. I am stillprocessing parts of my experience, and thatcontinual learning is what makes my study abroad
an essential part of my education.”PLU student participant2003
Norway’s Approach to Democracy, Development and Peace
16 creditsCourses in EnglishPLU Comprehensive Fee plus airfarePLU Financial Aid AppliesCredits earned in choice of:
*Communication and Media
*Political Science *Scandinavian Studies *Global Studies *Environmental Studies *International Core
Course OutlineModule 1: Introduction to Norway’s Welfare State
Module 2 (choice of one):
Module 3: Field Study and Research Paper
CommunicationDemocracy, Norwegian Natural Music
and Development Language Resource
Media and Peace and Culture Management
Hands on Learning
Visits to Cultural and Government CentersPresentationsGuest LecturersWeek ExcursionField StudyProcess PapersFinal Paper
Field Study Locations: Previous Sites
Namibia Association (NGO)Norwegian Humanistic AcademyHamar Cathedral Medieval MuseumFolk Colleges Local non-profit service organizationsLocal schools and government officesCommunity culture center
What Does the Cost Include?
TuitionInstructionHousingLiving AllowanceExcursionsField TripsLocal Course-related Transportation
Program Dates
Mid-August to early December 2005One week orientation at HamarOne week excursion in SeptemberOne week mid-semester break
Your Student Housing at Hamar
Student Residence Hall
Student Apartment
Your Fellow Students
NamibiansEuropeansNorth AmericansNorwegians
Program Location:Hedmark University College
Hedmark University College:
3700 regular students 5 campuses Numerous student
activities groups International student
services
Hamar Campus• Modern and vibrant campus
• Student friendly
• 2 blocks from city center
Hamar: Medieval Roots,
Modern Regional Center25,000 inhabitants
Medieval religious center
Modern regional center for business, sports and culture
Site of Olympic skating competition
Train Connections
• Gardermoen Airport to
Hamar: 1 hour
Beyond Hamar
• Hamar to Oslo: 1 ½ hrs
PLU Students 2003:Food From Home!
PLU Students 2004:Orientation Days!
Contemporary Social Issues Global Perspectives Cross-Cultural Challenge
Change Your World atHedmark University
College 2005
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