Location
Copenhagen is a little bit off the beaten track--which is exactly why it is so interesting. You will find it a cosmopolitan capital of 1.5 million people; a safe and hospitable city that was founded in 1167 and now combines medieval charm with modern lifestyles and easy access to the rest of continental Europe.

COURSES:
• DIS offers twenty-one 3-credit courses within a variety of academic disciplines.
• The courses are offered in two consecutive sessions.
• You can choose to enroll in one course for 3 credits, either in Session 1 or Session 2.
• Or you can enroll in two courses for 6 credits, one in Session 1 and one in Session 2.



Successful completion of this program and a special project, administered by the Office of International Programs, fulfills the Global Perspectives requirement.

COURSE OFFERINGS:

SESSION I:  May 23-June 14, 2012

Click here for detailed course descriptions.

Adolescence in Northern Europe
Examines Northern European contexts for teen development. Students analyze issues of identity, autonomy, intimacy, family dynamics and peer relations from a cross-cultural perspective and employ psycho-social approaches to view interpersonal aggression among Danish Youth.  Includes practicum in Copenhagen.

Children with Special Needs
Provides a socio-cultural lens through which to study children and families with special needs and settings for their support while considering the impact of inclusive education and related government policy. Includes practicum in Copenhagen.

Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainable Business Practice
A study of the ways in which different actors address sustainability and corporate social responsibility. The main focus will be on Scandinavian corporations and their responses to demands and expectations from stakeholders.

Design and Society in Denmark
Denmark has a national design policy, a requirement for design education in the public schools, and exceptional architectural and product design. Students will explore the connection between design and society within such themes as urban design, public transportation, housing, child care and education, and sustainability.

Free Speech & Islam in Europe
This is a course on the Danish Muhammad Cartoon Crisis. It offers case study research into the social, political, and cultural issues underlying this crisis, using topics and methods from political science, sociology, international relations, anthropology, and religious studies. You will get the chance to interview some of the central actors in the crisis.

Gender & Sexuality in Scandinavia
The course explores current Scandinavian debates on gender equality, the role of men and masculinity, family structure, homosexuality, and prostitution.

Health Delivery & Prioritization in Northern Europe
Also offered in Session 2
This course aims to provide students with a solid knowledge of the provision and organization of public health in Northern Europe and of the historical, social, economic, and political background of the present health care systems. Session 2 includes a study tour to the Netherlands.

Human Health & Disease: A Clinical Approach
Also offered in Session 2
Introduction to the most important human diseases, their diagnoses and treatment, and to the clinical working methods of physicians as practiced at Danish and European university hospitals. Session 2 includes a study tour to Berlin. Check for prerequisites.

Human Trafficking in a Global Context
Globally, human trafficking ranks among the most profitable criminal activities. It is also a violation of human rights. In this course, students will gain an understanding of the issue of trafficking, including its extent in relation to other criminal activities, and its victims and perpetrators.

International Advertising
This course offers knowledge of the challenges of international advertising. Specific topics include: international market segmentation and the marketing mix, cross-cultural challenges of advertising, media strategy, advertising planning and information gathering, regulations, ethics, trends, advertising effectiveness and international marketing research.

Medical Exploration of HIV/AIDS
The course aims to provide students with evidence-based, broad knowledge of most aspects of the HIV pandemic with a strong focus on the clinical effects of the disease. The general topics include historical, biological, socioeconomical, and political areas. Check for prerequisites.

Positive Psychology

Also offered in Session 2
A study of recent research in the rapidly expanding field of positive psychology. Students will critique the possible pitfalls of a psychology of happiness, explore constructs of subjective well-being, and consider the ways that positive emotions influence cognition, health, wealth, and social relationships. Session 2 includes a study tour to Scotland. Check prerequisites.

The Social Brain: The Neuropsychology of Social Behaviors
Aims to explore the neural basis of human social interaction. Emphasis is on how social psychology and neuroscience inform our understanding of social behavior, with each discipline offering unique and complimentary perspectives.

SESSION II: June 17-July 6, 2012

Click here for detailed course descriptions.

Children in a Multicultural Context
Based on readings and student experiences at their practicum site, the seminar examines practices revolving around the terms ethnic diversity, the good childhood, ethnicity and multiculturalism in Danish culture, education, and social policy. Includes a study tour to Istanbul.

European Business Strategy
Examines the macro environment under which companies in Europe operate and analyze the business strategies implemented by some of these companies. Includes study tour to Paris.

European Clinical Psychology
An overview of the field of European/Danish clinical psychology both as a scientific discipline and a profession. We will cover theories of abnormality, psychological disorders, assessment and treatment approaches, preventative measures, and psychological problem areas related to health and culture. Includes a study tour to Vienna.

Health Delivery & Prioritization in Northern Europe—Also offered in Session 1
Aim toward providing students with a solid knowledge of the provision and organization of public health in Northern Europe and of the historical, social, economic, and political background of the present health care systems. Includes a study tour to the Netherlands.

Holocaust and Genocide
After the Holocaust, members of the international community said ‘never again,’ yet numerous cases of genocide have occurred since then, causing the 20th century to be termed ‘the century of genocide.’ This course and study tour analyze the causes and consequences of genocide. Specific cases of genocide and near-genocide, including the Holocaust, will be studied along with issues such as perpetrator profiles, commemoration, and genocide prevention. Includes study tour to Poland.

Human Health & Disease: A Clinical Approach
Also offered in Session 1
Introduction to the most important human diseases, their diagnoses and treatment, and to the clinical working methods of physicians as practiced at Danish and European university hospitals. Session 2 includes a study tour to Berlin. Check for prerequisites.

Human Trafficking and Prostitution
Trafficking in human beings and prostitution are two highly related and widespread phenomena in today’s globalized world. This course is an introduction to definitions and manifestations of human trafficking, and provides an overview of legal, law-enforcement and societal responses to it at the global level. Includes a study tour to Amsterdam.

Humanitarian Law & Armed Conflicts
This course is an examination of human rights and the laws of armed conflict, and how they apply to contemporary conflicts. It seeks to provide students with a thorough understanding of the legal aspects that regulate modern conflicts and how they interact with the political environment. Includes a study tour to Bosnia & Herzegovina.

Positive Psychology - Also offered in Session 1
A study of recent research in the rapidly expanding field of positive psychology. Students will critique the possible pitfalls of a psychology of happiness, explore constructs of subjective well-being, and consider the ways that positive emotions influence cognition, health, wealth, and social relationships. Session 2 includes a study tour to Scotland. Check prerequisites.

Psychology of Human Sexuality
A study of human sexuality emphasizing psychological aspects and focusing on topics such as sexual development, gender, sexual attitudes and behavior, and sex therapy. One goal of the class is to develop a greater awareness of your own sexuality and the sexuality of others. Includes a study tour to Brussels.

Sustainable Technology & Responses to Climate Change
This course will look into the current climate change issues and how cities, companies, and other organizations are using sustainable technology to deal with a changing world. The course will cover environmental and social policy, energy policy, and green technologies and their dissemination. Includes study tour to Norway.

Dates
May 23-June 14, 2012 (Session 1)
June 17 - July 6, 2012 (Session 2)
Note: Students can combine sessions 1 & 2 into a six week program.

Costs
The estimated base cost is $3,140 for Session 1, $4,190 for session 2 or $6,760 for six weeks. This price covers books, comprehensive housing fee, tuition, study tours and local commuting costs.

Additional costs include your passport, ISIC card, airfare (estimated at $1500) and spending money (ranging from$150-$350 per week depending on your spending habits, most students average about $250 per week). Students will also pay a $400 administrative fee to the Office of International Programs.

*Kollegium (residence hall) and apartment students add approximately $150 per week for additional meals.

For additional details on program costs - click here.

Eligibility
This program is open to all students who are in good academic and social standing. A G.P.A. of at least 3.0 is preferred.

Deadline for Applications:

February 1, 2012

Information

Kevin Morrison - 760-8429

Liz Yaros - 760-8835