From Viking Saga to Climate Fiction: Nature in Nordic

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and Germanic Literatures This course explores how sustainable human-nature relationships are conceived, represented, and reflected in the literatures and cultures of Scandinavian, Nordic, and German-speaking countries, from the medieval period to the present?e.g., in Icelandic saga; Robinsonade; modern fairy tale; philosophical essay; nuclear disaster fiction; climate fiction; film; and environmental activism. Prereq: Not open to students with credit for German 2310, 3354.02, Scandvn 2310, 3354, 3354.01, or 3354.02.GE theme sustainability course. Cross-listed in Scandvn.