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Faculty Led- Norwegian Immigration to the U.S. (Outgoing Program) Featured:

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  • Locations: Telemark, Norway
  • Program Terms: Spring
  • Restrictions: Minnesota State Mankato applicants only
  • Budget Sheets: Spring
Dates / Deadlines:
Dates / Deadlines:
Term Year App Deadline Decision Date Start Date End Date
Spring 2025 10/01/2024 ** Rolling Admission TBA TBA

** Indicates rolling admission application process. Students will be immediately notified of acceptance into this program and be able to complete post-decision materials prior to the term's application deadline.
Program Description:

Norwegian Immigration to the U.S.

May 10, 2019 - May 17, 2019

Students interested in this program must first receive permission from the program leader. Please contact Dr. Kyle Ward at kyle.ward@mnsu.edu or Dr. Lori Lahlum at lori.lahlum@mnsu.edu with your interest to this program.

Students will learn from various experts in this field, research at cultural/heritage sites and museums, be paired with a student counterpart from the other country, and visit local high schools to see how all of this would be taught in each countries high schools.
Objectives
  • Examine and describe the impact that immigration has had on the U.S.
  • Critique the impact Norwegians have had on American society, politics, religion, and culture.
  • Conduct primary and secondary research that will allow them to analyze historical events.
  • Consolidate information from experts in both Norway and the U.S. to help formulate theories and develop arguments to defend their research findings.
Updated 10/11/18 L.Z.