Description

The Sociology Program will introduce students to the diversity of immigrant and minority populations in Europe - in terms of language, ethnicity, religion and culture - and the challenges they fact in their host societies; with special opportunity to study Muslim and Jewish migrants/minorities. Examine the complexity of minority-majority relations and the breadth of responses to issues caused by migration as seen from the minorities, majorities, activists, academics, citizens, and by national, EU, and international decision-makers.

Highlights

Gain insights into violence from - from day-to-day harassment to holocaust & genocide - as a perennial component of minority-majority relations; and the history of migration, minorities & minority-majority relations in Europe. Apply what you're learning to new environments on study tours to Istanbul as well as Southern Sweden. You'll see the world through different eyes!

Degree Level

Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Subject Areas

Cost in US$:

Inquire about cost.

Experience Required

no

This Program is open to

American and Canadian Participants.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Apartment/Flat
• Dormitory
• Group living
• Home-stays
• Independent living
• Other

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

Independently

Scholarships are Available

The DIS Board of Directors has allocated scholarship funds to help you afford to study in Denmark. Scholarships consist of grants in the range of USD 1,000 to 5,000 per semester. Summer scholarships range from USD 300 - 1000 depending on your program selection. All scholarships are awarded based on financial need.

Application Process Involves

• Essay
• Letters of Reference
• Transcript
• Written Application

DIS - Danish Institute for Study Abroad's Mission Statement

DIS is a specialized Danish institution offering study abroad programs in English for primarily American university students in their third or fourth year of study, with credit transfer to their home school. Among alumni and partners, we have a reputation of being intense, demanding and rewarding, and of providing a challenging educational environment in a full-service framework.

Year Founded

1959