Classes in Full Motion

This week I had bioinformatics and also began my other two classes.

On Tuesday, I had my Arctic Norway- Aspects of Culture class. The class takes an anthropological perspective on the interethnic dynamics in the high north as they unfold between people of the Saami, Norwegians, and people with Finnish origins. The Saami are said to be the indigenous people of Norway, but the situation is more complex. I am looking forward to learning more about the culture and complex relations of the region. Additionally, my professor is an elderly woman with short, white hair who has a spunky personality.

Today I had my third class that I will be taking in Norway, Arctic Norway- Aspects of History. This class will complement my Aspects of Culture class and provide me with a deeper overall perspective of the high north. In the course, there are mainly international students; therefore, the course starts with the basics assuming no previous knowledge on Norwegian history. The course will begin with a brief overview of important themes and then focus on more specific topics like hunting, scientific research, economics, and others.

I am looking forward to all of my classes at the university. Even though I’m only taking three courses compared to the four I usually take at Concordia, my schedule will be quite full especially in November when I will have my essays and exams for the courses.