About this course
The Danish Language & Culture course at DIS is your ideal entry point for living and studying abroad in Copenhagen. This focused section introduces you to Denmark through photographic activities in class as well as contemporary and historical work by Danish photographers.
The course explores how the images and perspectives of key Danish photographers continue to shape representations of Denmark. How do cultural and social phenomena such as the welfare state, youth culture, trust, hygge, sustainability, multiethnic Denmark, and the modern metropolis of Copenhagen look through their photographic lenses? We will study Danish portraiture, street photography, urban and landscape photography as well as contemporary art photography, and we will use our own cameras as a tool for exploring and interpreting the Danish reality we encounter.
Language learning in this course will focus on spoken, everyday Danish, reading and listening comprehension, as well as basic grammar, allowing you to interact in simple and practical ways in your local surroundings. This functional approach is also reflected in classroom interactions, hands-on exercises, and experiential learning through Field Studies in Copenhagen and the surrounding area.
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Recommendation for participation
It is recommended to bring a digital camera that allows for manual control of shutter speed, aperture, and light sensitivity. Phone cameras are acceptable.
