Humanitarian Law and Armed Conflict
This course is an examination of the laws of armed conflict and human rights laws and how they apply to contemporary cases. It finds inspiration in current events and enables you to analyze issues such as…
Location: Copenhagen
The Good Life
In this course, we examine the foundations of ‘the good life’ as they surface in Danish and Continental European philosophy, with a particular focus on human freedom, authenticity, and the search for meaning, fulfillment, and happiness.…
Tasting Culture: Nordic and Mediterranean Food, Tradition, and Nutrition
Note: This course is a special partnership course between CYA and DIS, divided in two locations. Read more here. We eat to live. But food isn’t just about survival. We express who we are through our…
Healthcare Systems: A Comparative Approach
Different countries choose different approaches to the provision of healthcare. Through this course, you gain insight into how healthcare is organized and financed in Denmark and Northern Europe, and you investigate the impact of the social,…
Nordic Culinary Culture
Since the 2000s, the Nordic region has been celebrated internationally for using local and seasonal products, reviving and adapting traditional cooking techniques, and combining good taste with health and well-being. In this course, you analyze Nordic…
Urban Design Studio
Using Copenhagen as a laboratory, you solve realistic problems using analytical and design methods specifically devised for urban design and landscape issues. Some sections focus on issues of human scale, temporary use, and sustainable design. Studio…
Strategies for Urban Livability
This is an interdisciplinary course, which alternates between scales of public space and street design to urban policy and planning. It aims to equip you with a foundation of critical thinking and engagement in the creation…
Prostitution and the Sex Trade
This course provides you with an understanding of prostitution from sociological and legal angles. It introduces you to basic gender political discussions surrounding prostitution and explores the ways in which prostitution reflects and shapes gender norms…
Neuroscience of Fear and Anxiety
Fear is a multifaceted term that can be explained anatomically, biologically, and psychologically. This course begins by illustrating the cause and effects of fear on an anatomical and functional level, followed by demonstrating the physiological, psychological,…
Interior Architecture Studio
This studio focuses on interior architectural design in a Danish context and on developing a concept and project design within an existing structure. You create a design concept shaping interior space and user experience. Adaptive re-use…
