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- Reykjavik, Iceland
- Approximate dates May 27–July 4 , 2008
- Open to U of M and non U of M freshman and above including graduate students
- Resident credit
- ICEL 1101 or ICEL 4101
- No language prerequisite
- Sponsored by the Department of German Scandinavian and Dutch
Description
The Department of German, Scandinavian & Dutch and the Sigurdur Nordal Office of the University of Iceland offer a unique joint beginning course in modern Icelandic for undergraduate and graduate students. The six-week course begins at the University of Minnesota for three weeks, then finishes at the University of Iceland. The course will be taught by a qualified Icelandic instructor from the University of Iceland. Students have the option of taking an intermediate course in Iceland afterwards through the Sigurdur Nordal Office, which has separate requirements and deadlines which must be met. Acceptance into the University of Minnesota Modern Icelandic Summer Course does not automatically ensure acceptance into the intermediate course.
Curriculum
The course deals with the language and culture of Iceland. Language classes include instruction in grammar, conversation, and the reading of modern Icelandic texts. Lectures on Icelandic culture and society from the Middle Ages to the present supplement language instruction at both locations. In Iceland, there are also excursions to museums and sites of historical and contemporary importance. Undergraduates and non-degree seeking students register for 6 credits; graduate students for 3 credits.
Eligibility & Application
Open to freshman and above, graduate students, and non-degree seeking students.
Priority deadline: February 15, 2008. Space is limited to 15 students. In order for your application to be considered a $50 non-refundable processing fee (please make your check payable to German, Scandinavian & Dutch), an unofficial transcript and a short essay, including how the knowledge of Icelandic fits in with your professional plans and goals, must be submitted along with the forms on the "Apply Now" web page. Those applying to the Sigurdur Nordal Office's summer intermediate course must have their applications in by this date. Applications received after this time may be considered for the 6-week course if there is space available. No applications will be accepted after March 7, 2008.
Academic Fit with a University of Minnesota Degree Plan
With good academic planning this program can fit well into
the degree plans for many majors. Search for courses that fulfill Liberal Education
Requirements or submit a course you want to take for review.
Study Abroad
in Your Major advising sheets explain why study abroad is important for a
major, indicate what the department wants students to consider when selecting
a program, and provide academic planning hints. This program may appear as a special
recommendation on an advising sheet. If your major is not listed, talk to an adviser—this
program may still fit your academic, career, and professional goals.
Estimated Cost
The program fee is $3,625. It includes tuition and registration fees, orientation, international health insurance, airfare, room and board in Minneapolis, room in Iceland, day trips, and some instructional materials. Students needing dorm room and board in Minneapolis will pay an additional $600. The course qualifies for financial aid.
Financial
Aid & Scholarships
Most financial
aid may be applied to study abroad. In addition, University of Minnesota students
are eligible for more than $500,000 in study
abroad scholarships. Visit the financial
resources web page for additional information on using financial aid and scholarships
for study abroad.
Some scholarships are available from the Department of German, Scandinavian & Dutch. Graduate students applying for a FLAS (Foreign Language and Area Studies) fellowship must be accepted into the Modern Icelandic Summer Course by the priority deadline.
More Information
For additional information on this program, contact the Department of German, Scandinavian & Dutch (612-625-2080; gsd.umn.edu) or visit their Icelandic program web site.
Last modified on August 14, 2008 |