Courses

I have listed the courses I am taking below! I will update the descriptions as my time in the classes progress.

Globalization and European Economies B:

Described as the study of the forces behind globalization using economic theories of international trade, capital markets, institutions and labor economics.
Ran by 2 professors
Class is a mixture of lectures and discussion
Short Study tour: Western Denmark
Long Study tours: Vienna and Bratislava

Meaning of Style:

Described as a course that explores how fashion and dress can be interpreted. “We will study the cultural history of fashion in depth (c. 1500-present), and the place of fashion in today’s world, complemented by field studies.”
Mix of lecture and discussions
3 main papers through semester
Nice change from Bates classes

Sports Economics:

The course has its focus on where and how the sports industry differs from traditional industries; in theory, methodology and practice. The aim is to give the students knowledge, understanding, and a toolbox to be applied in potential future work within the sports industry or the context of the experience economy.
Taught by 2 professors
Planning trips to soccer and ice hockey games

Shadow Wars: Fake News and Hybrid Warfare:

The objectives of this course are to provide students with a broad-ranging knowledge of the security issues facing todays Europe. Furthermore, the course will give the students a solid knowledge about Russia and Russian politics in relation to European and US security issues today.
Mostly discussion based
Heavy emphasis on Russia in Ukraine

Danish Language and Culture I Section 127:

This course is an integrated language and culture course. We will study different aspects of Danish culture and we will operate with a complex view on culture through various representations. The focus will be on dominant national narratives, values, and symbolism, which we will approach from both a historical and contemporary perspective.
50/50 culture and language emphasis
Danish is hard!