Welcome to Scandinavian Life and Civilization, Scand. 276 / 476 What can I expect from this class? What is 476? Syllabus What should I get out of this class? How do I get good grades in this class? What is on the exams, and how are they graded? How do I write the Formal Essay? Questions about lectures? Class and E-mail etiquette? Evaluation

What can I expect from this class? Prof. Nete Schmidt is responsible for the organization of the class. Various professors and lecturers will speak about their areas of expertise Every class will end with a discussion – participation is important Attendance will be taken Excused / unexcused absences

What can I expect from this class? You will experience: A variety of instructors and knowledge Different approaches to the art of lecturing Many different topics within the framework Some lectures will be more interesting for you than others Not everyone will use power point All lecturers know a lot about their subject

What is 476? 476 is an addition to the class, also for Scandinavian Majors 476 is a 4 credit alternative with an addtional work load 476 gives a presentation and writes a research paper instead of a formal essay 476 meets right after class to plan! If you are interested in hearing more about a Scandinavian Studies major, please contact me, aschmidt2@wisc.edu

Syllabus The syllabus is online where you can print it out: www.neteschmidt.com My official website – go to classes, fall, 276 Or check Canvas – will direct you to my website The Scandinavian Studies are a part of the German, Nordic, and Slavic Department: https://gns.wisc.edu/

What should I get out of this class? Many different aspects of Scandinavia Trends and movements Important people and events – names and dates An overview of Scandinavia of yesterday and today A contemporary Scandinavian novel (translated)

How do I get good grades in this class? Attend the lectures - participation and attendance is 30% of your grade Read the required texts, if any Take copious notes Share notes with someone else in class Write down what you think are the most important issues Ask a lot of questions of the lecturers – participate in discussions

Exams and Grades? There are two exams of equal weight, 30% each. You must write a Formal Essay about The Arc of the Swallow, by Sissel-Jo Gazan for 10%. Due on November 1. Exams are not graded on the curve There is no extra credit work Exams consist of mix and match, and essay questions Mix and Match: details, dates, names Essays: broad knowledge The exams are NOT cumulative

Grading Scale A 93-100 AB 86-92 B 78-85 BC 75-77 C 68-74 D 60-67 F below 60

How do I write the Formal Essay? Find the book The Arc of the Swallow, by Sissel-Jo Gazan (Amazon etc.) Write: 1) a very brief summary, 2) an analysis of themes / content 3) how the book relates to the class Length: 2-4 pages (500-1000 words) +/- 10 % The purpose: To introduce you to good, new Scandinavian Literature Hand in the paper, hard copy, Thursday, November 1. No late papers will be accepted

Questions about Lectures Ask questions immediately following a lecture Be sure to pick up any hand-out from the lecture Cooperate with another person from the class about questions Ask me after class Send me an e-mail aschmidt2@wisc.edu

Class and E-mail etiquette Please don’t talk during class Please don’t disturb other class members. Please turn your cell phones off I’ll be happy to answer e-mails, but please ask specific questions, not broad questions I do not answer e-mail questions 3 days before an exam Questions about an exam are more easily answered in class

Evaluation At the end of the semester you will be asked to fill out the usual online evaluation form Please help me improve the class during the semester by giving me suggestions about lectures etc. Have fun and learn a lot! Visit my website: www.neteschmidt.com

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