Welcome to the Internet version of course materials for History 352/SCST 352: "Scandinavia and the Baltic," taught by Marvin G. Slind at Luther College, spring semester 2007.

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Course Outline
Course Requirements
Reading Schedule for Textbooks
Examinations:

Midterm #1,
Midterm#2,
Final Exam

Some advice for writing examinations

Criteria used in
evaluating essay exams

Map Quizzes

February 28
and April 23
Some points to remember when
citing other works in your paper  

SYLLABUS


Marvin G. Slind
Office: 204 Koren
Phone: 387-1155
e-mail: slindmar@luther.edu
(You can find my homepage at http://faculty.luther.edu/~slindmar)

Office Hours:
M, W, F, 8 – 9, and 2:45 – 3:45;
T, W, & Th, 8:30 - 9:30, and by appointment

(For more information about specific assignments,
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The Course
History 352/Scandinavian Studies 352, " Scandinavia and the Baltic," is a general history of Scandinavia and the Baltic region. It covers the history of the area which now consists of Norway, Denmark, Sweden, and Iceland, from the earliest evidence of human cultures in the region to the present. (The areas represented by modern Finland, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, and northern Poland will also be included when their histories overlap with Scandinavian developments.) Major topics covered include the Vikings, the rise and decline of medieval kingdoms, the union of the three Scandinavian states in the 15th century, the Reformation, the development of modern monarchies, growth and decline of the Swedish, the Enlightenment and Revolutionary eras, and the 19th and 20th centuries (with particular emphasis on the development of the modern Scandinavian welfare states). In addition to political events, major cultural developments will also be examined.

The course is designed to provide students with a basic understanding of the historical development of Scandinavia and the Baltic, from the earliest historical times to the present. Although the course will examine Scandinavian history in general, specific developments in individual countries will be covered where their historical significance warrants such detail.

Required Reading

Texts:

Else Roesdahl, The Vikings

Byron J. Nordstrom, Scandinavia since 1500

Christine Ingebritsen, ed., The Nordic States and European Unity

"Supplemental Course Materials" (available online via this website or the Luther Katie site: http://katie.luther.edu)--includes course outline, identification items for map quizzes, etc.

Highly Recommended: an historical atlas (such as the Hammond Historical Atlas of the World, or a similar work) for reference throughout the course, and in studying for map quizzes. (A copy of the Hammond Historical Atlas of the World will be on reserve in Preus Library.)

Reading Schedule

The document "Brief Course Outline and Reading Assignments" indicates reading assignments for each section of the course. Because of the amount of reading required, you cannot expect to digest all of the material at one time. You should thus try to read part of the assigned material daily, or at least several times a week. Reading the material before the subject is covered in class will make it easier for you to understand the lectures, and help you formulate questions which will help you learn the material more effectively.

Course Structure

This class consists primarily of lectures, supplemented by films, videos, or slides. The lectures are not simply a repetition of information found in the text. Examinations will cover material from the reading assignments as well as the lectures. You will be responsible for lecture material whether or not you are in class, and attendance may be considered when determining "borderline" grades.

Although this is primarily a lecture course, you are encouraged to ask questions. If you have questions that you believe are too detailed to ask in class, or which may be outside the general interest of the class, please visit me in my office.

Assignments and Examinations:

2 midterm examinations (100 points each) ( March 9 and April 18)

1 final examination (partly comprehensive) (100 points) (At officially scheduled time during finals week.)

2 map quizzes (25 points each--50 points total) (February 28 and April 23)

1 term paper (100 points) (Due April 30)

Total: 450 points

(More information regarding these assignments is provided in a separate handout: "Assignments and Examinations." Dates listed are tentative, and subject to possible change.)

Violations of the Honor System will be referred to the Honor Council, which will assess the appropriate penalties.



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