This page is intended to offer a quick comparison of our Majors and Concentrations.
| Norwegian Major (NM) | Nordic Studies Major (NSM) | Nordic Studies Concentration (NSC) | |
| Total number of credits required | 9.5 | 9.5 | 7.5 |
| Norwegian Language Courses | |||
| # of Norwegian language courses required | Option Æ: 7
Option Å: 6.5 |
4.5 | 3.5 |
| additional 200 or 300 level course beyond the foundational sequence, partially or fully in Norwegian = | Option Æ: NO
Option Å: YES |
Yes | Yes |
| Can test out of the foundational language courses | Yes
111, 112, 231, 232 |
Yes
111, 112, 231, 232 |
Yes
111, 112, 231 |
| Courses Taught in English (Cultural and Historical Perspectives) | |||
| # of English language courses | 1 Critical Questions
1 Humanities |
1 Critical Questions 1 Language 2 Additional |
1 Critical Questions 3 Additional |
| One course critically examining questions of diversity, inclusion, and social justice | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| One course which examines the Nordic languages from a comparative perspective | No | Yes | No |
| Can add the Sámi and Critical Indigenous Studies Area of Emphasis | Yes | Yes | No |
| Can use a non-Norwegian language to satisfy the language requirement | No | Yes, must be able to document proficiency at the ACTFL Intermediate Mid Level or the CEFR B1.1 | Yes, must be able to document proficiency at the ACTFL Intermediate Low Level or the CEFR A2 |
| Can combine degrees | Can be combined with the Nordic Studies Major or Concentration | Can be combined with the Norwegian Major | Can be combined with the Norwegian Major |
| Combination requirements | If combined with the NSM, a minimum of 15 courses are required. If combined with the NSC, a minimum of 15 courses are required. |
If combined with the NM, a minimum of 15 courses are required. | If combined with the NM, a minimum of ** courses are required. |
| GEs most often fulfilled within degree | WLC, GHS, PAR, CRE, WAC, ERC, SS, EXP, CTD | WLC, GHS, PAR, CRE, WAC, ERC, SS, EXP, CTD | WLC, GHS, PAR, CRE, WAC, ERC, SS, EXP, CTD |
| The number of courses allowed from study abroad | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Popular semester length study abroad programs that have courses fulfilling the program requirements | Oslo International Summer School Snåsa (not an academic program)University of Oslo University of Southeastern Norway (Bø) |
DIS- Stockholm, Sweden
DIS- Copenhagen, Denmark |
DIS- Stockholm, Sweden
DIS- Copenhagen, Denmark |
| Popular interim courses led by St. Olaf faculty | Oslo Interim Internship Reflection Seminar Gender Equality in Norway |
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