Description

Scandinavia and the New Europe explores how European countries are coping with some of the most important issues facing advanced industrial countries today: economic and financial crisis, cross-border migration, globalization and political integration, and environmental challenges. The five Scandinavian (or Nordic) countries - Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden - have in many ways joined in the larger European efforts to deal with these issues, but also have their own histories and cultures that in a number of areas have led them to develop distinctive and sometimes unique approaches.

This seminar will enable you to learn about the issues currently facing all of Europe (and in many ways the United States as well) but also specifically about the roles of the Scandinavian countries in this new Europe. The seminar will provide a background to Scandinavian history and society and will thus equip you to understand the positions of these countries in today's European Union and other European efforts and organizations.

Copenhagen is a perfect setting to explore these issues. Scandinavia's largest city is a vibrant and cosmopolitan community that is at the same time compact, lively, culturally diverse, full of fascinating history, and one of the safest of all European cities. Its proximity to Sweden, Germany, and other parts of the European continent allows for easy and inexpensive travel to other parts of Scandinavia and beyond city and regions.

The Global Seminar program is not limited to the University of California San Diego and is open to all college and university students. The program consists of a package of two UCSD courses taught by a UCSD faculty member (in this case, Kaare Strom). All instruction is in English. Lodging, site-visits, transportation within the city, daily breakfast and some additional meals are provided (though transportation to Copenhagen is not).

Highlights

All courses are taught by professors from the UC San Diego. The program is based in Copenhagen with multiple excursions.

Degree Level

Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Subject Areas

• European Studies (includes Politics)
• Political Science/politics

Cost in US$:

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Program Fees Include:

* Housing:

- Students will be housed at a hotel called Scandic Sydhavnen.
- The hotel is located just 10 minutes from Copenhagen Airport and 5 minutes from city center.
- The local train next to the hotel provides quick and easy access to the city for academic excursions and shopping.
- Wireless internet in room and internet terminals at the reception available for free use.
- The hotel includes linens, towels, and hair dryer.
- The hotel fitness room is also available for no additional cost.
- CEPA Europe will accept roommate requests during the pre-departure process. Roommate requests cannot be guaranteed and must be mutual. Each student must request the other student in writing separately. The request must include the PID and first and last name for both students.

Housing arrangements are subject to change based on local circumstances without prior notice. No price adjustments are possible.

* Meals that are included:

- Breakfast is included every day while staying at the Scandic Sydhavnen.
- A welcome dinner and a farewell dinner are included in the program package

* Academic excursions

- Copenhagen:
* Visit to the Danish Parliament
* Guided tour of Rosenborg Castle
* Harbor cruise

- Roskilde:
* Roskilde Cathedral
* Viking Ship Museum

- Malmo:
* Malmo Castle
* Free time to explore the city

- Kronburg:
* Louisiana Museum of Modern Art
* Kronborg Castle (The Hamlet Castle)

Excursions are subject to change without prior notice. No refunds are possible.

* Courses

- Scandinavian Politics
- POLI 103GS: The new political Europe

* Classroom and computer access

- Classroom will be located at Scandic Sydhavnen.
- Wireless internet in classroom.
- There is no computer lab available. Students are encouraged to bring their own laptops.

Wireless access may be intermittent due to local conditions. No refunds or price adjustments are possible.

* Transportation

- Public transportation pass for the entire stay in Copenhagen is included.
- Round trip train to Roskilde and Malmo
- Transfer by private bus from Copenhagen Kastrup Airport to the student housing and return

* Phones

- CEPA Europe will provide each participating student use of a cell phone and sim card for the duration of the program. Students will be responsible for purchasing their own calling time.

* Insurance, health, and safety

- Pre-departure orientation
- On-site orientation
- International health and liability insurance provided
- A coordinator will be available during all planned activities and excursions as well as in case of an emergency (24/7).

All students must register for UC travel insurance. This is free coverage, but registration is required prior to departure.

All fees are subject to change without notice.

Registration, course fees, and schedules are determined by the Governor, Legislature, and Board of Regents. For more information about UC fees and budget situation, please consult the UC website. All University of California, San Diego students are charged campus-based fees as part of their registration/course fees (University Center, Recreation Facility, ICA Student Activity fees). For specific fee information, please visit: UCSD Summer Session website.

Experience Required

no

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Other

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

in Groups

Scholarships are Available

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Application Process Involves

• Transcript

Year Founded

1997