Interested in Scandinavian Studies at the University of Illinois? Here are some facts about our courses and programs of study.

Did you know?

• The Germanic Languages and Literatures Department offers both:
  • a Major in Scandinavian Studies (“Scand. Concentration for the German Major”),
  • and a Minor in Scandinavian Studies.
• Students who major or minor in Scandinavian may combine their coursework at the University of Illinois with a study abroad experience.
  • Popular programs have been at Uppsala University, Stockholm University and KTH Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm. 
• Swedish is the language most often taught at the University of Illinois, however
  • Credit may be granted for Danish and Norwegian language courses taken while studying abroad and applied toward the major or minor. 
• Language courses are taught in Swedish, while topics courses are taught in English with all readings in English translation. 
• Literature and film courses integrate material from the entire Nordic region,
  • Including Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Faroe Islands, Iceland, Svalbard, Greenland.
• Students often use a Scandinavian minor or major to complement majors in other fields,
  • Such as history, literature, linguistics, translation studies, EU studies, political science, English, communications, rhetoric.
• The Scandinavian Program Coordinator is happy to answer questions. 

Contact Dr. Theo Malekin for more information: malekin@illinois.edu

For the most up-to-date information about our courses, visit the University’s Course Catalog for Scandinavian

Scandinavian Studies Concentration for the Major in Germanic Studies

Designed for students with a broad interest in Scandinavian Studies, including acquiring proficiency in a modern Scandinavian language. Fulfilling the requirements for the Major usually involves one semester of study abroad at a Scandinavian university. 30 credit hours of Scandinavian courses are required for the concentration.

Twelve hours of 300- and 400-level courses in the major must be taken on this campus.
All foreign language requirements must be satisfied.
A Major Plan of Study Form must be completed and submitted to the LAS Student Affairs Office before the end of the fifth semester (60-75 hours). Please see your advisor.

Minor in Scandinavian Studies

The Minor in Scandinavian Studies offers students exposure to the study of a Scandinavian language and broad knowledge of Scandinavian culture, literature, film, art, and history.  Prerequisite: SCAN 101 or the equivalent.