Sociology Practicum
Fall & Spring
| 3 credits
| Elective
Majors:
Anthropology,
International Relations,
Minority Studies,
Political Science,
and
Sociology
Denmark is grappling with issues of cultural conflict as a result of increased levels of diversity in Danish society. The objective of the practicum is to critically analyze the concepts and theories of these cultural challenges through hands-on engagement. You will commit to a total of 45 to 55 hours helping out at a site and you will and be asked to continuously reflect on your experience through the course component of the practicum. Examples of practicum work are: teaching English in a Muslim school, assisting asylum seekers to publish a newspaper, creating an integration event and more.
Co-Requisite: DIS Sociology Program core course: Cultural Diversity and Social Capital
You should expect:
- To dedicate your time, at least 45-55 hrs per semester (3-5 hrs per week), from the day you sign up until the end of your stay in Denmark
- That the organization you will work with are dependent on your continuous commitment. Only sign up if you are willing to make this effort while balancing your academic and social life
- That although DIS and most of the organizations are centrally located, your housing may be further away, so you are likely to be commuting more than you are used to
- Resumé and competence building in an international environment
- To develop your intercultural awareness and competencies – especially as you will be learning about Danish and other cultures and you might not always know the language used
- A chance to immerse yourself in a new environment, build relationships with Danes and immigrants in Denmark, and learn about how diverse cultures function within Danish society
- A chance to serve others in a meaningful way, benifiting those you serve and youself
Instructors
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Jakob Lindgaard
Ph.D. (Philosophy, University of Warwick, UK, 2007). Cand.mag. (Philosophy and Religious Studies, University of Aarhus, Denmark, 2002). Visiting Scholar, University of Pittsburgh, and Junior Research Scholar, Humboldt Universität zu Berlin, Germany. External lecturer at the University of Copenhagen since 2007. With DIS since 2007.
