Where in the World Will You Go? Hedmark University College Norway Fall Semester 2005

Program Focus: A contrastive study of contemporary challenges at home and in the world Norway’s Approach to Democracy, Development and Peace

Why Study in Norway? “Norway gave me pieces of my heritage, new friends, lots of snow, and a bigger world. I am still processing parts of my experience, and that continual learning is what makes my study abroad an essential part of my education.” PLU student participant 2003

Norway’s Approach to Democracy, Development and Peace 16 credits Courses in English PLU Comprehensive Fee plus airfare PLU Financial Aid Applies Credits earned in choice of: *Communication and Media *Political Science *Scandinavian Studies *Global Studies *Environmental Studies *International Core

Course Outline Module 1: Introduction to Norway’s Welfare State Module 2 (choice of one): Module 3: Field Study and Research Paper CommunicationDemocracy, Norwegian Natural Music andDevelopment Language Resource Mediaand Peace and Culture Management

Hands on Learning Visits to Cultural and Government Centers Presentations Guest Lecturers Week Excursion Field Study Process Papers Final Paper

Field Study Locations: Previous Sites Namibia Association (NGO) Norwegian Humanistic Academy Hamar Cathedral Medieval Museum Folk Colleges Local non-profit service organizations Local schools and government offices Community culture center

What Does the Cost Include? Tuition Instruction Housing Living Allowance Excursions Field Trips Local Course-related Transportation

Program Dates Mid-August to early December 2005 One week orientation at Hamar One week excursion in September One week mid-semester break

Your Student Housing at Hamar Student Residence Hall Student Apartment

Your Fellow Students Namibians Europeans North Americans Norwegians

Program Location: Hedmark University College

Hedmark University College: 3700 regular students 5 campuses Numerous student activities groups International student services

Hamar Campus Modern and vibrant campus Student friendly 2 blocks from city center

Hamar: Medieval Roots, Modern Regional Center 25,000 inhabitants Medieval religious center Modern regional center for business, sports and culture Site of Olympic skating competition

Train Connections Gardermoen Airport to Hamar: 1 hour Beyond Hamar Hamar to Oslo: 1 ½ hrs

PLU Students 2003: Food From Home!

PLU Students 2004: Orientation Days!

Contemporary Social Issues Global Perspectives Cross-Cultural Challenge Change Your World at Hedmark University College 2005

Where in the World Will You Go? For more information on the Norway program, contact: Susan MannClaudia Berguson Associate DirectorAssistant Professor Wang CenterScandinavian Studies X7629x7512