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HIST 317 - Scandinavian Immigration and Settlement in America

H, U, 4 credits. D.

A study of the social and cultural conditions of the 19th century that encouraged the “peopling of America” by Scandinavian immigrants. Major Scandinavian settlements in the United States and Canada are investigated. The influence of the immigration experience on the individual and the family, the immigrant churches, education, social and cultural organizations, and the immigrant press are also considered. This course can also count toward the Scandinavian studies program. This course can also count toward the heritage and museum studies program.

Designations

H: Humanities

U: Cultural Diversity

Frequency

D: Courses not offered on a regular schedule but at the discression of the department, on the basis of student interest and ability to arrange schedules of faculty