2024 Fall
DANISH 1A 001 - LEC 001
Formerly Scandinavian 4A
Beginning Danish
Sofie Malmborg Hansen
Class #:21280
Units:4
Instruction Mode:
In-Person Instruction
Offered through
Scandinavian
Current Enrollment
Total Open Seats:
9
Enrolled: 7
Waitlisted: 0
Capacity: 16
Waitlist Max: 3
No Reserved Seats
Hours & Workload
3 hours of instructor presentation of course materials, and 9 hours of outside work hours.
Final Exam
THU, DECEMBER 19TH
07:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Dwinelle 134
Other classes by Sofie Malmborg Hansen
Course Catalog Description
Students will develop the basic elements of communicative competence in both spoken and written language within a cultural context.
Class Description
Danish is spoken by about six million people, principally in Denmark, Greenland, the Faroe Islands and in the region of Southern Schleswig in northern Germany. Written Danish has many similarities to English, due to common linguistic origins and continuous co-development. As an English speaker you will quickly be able to build vocabulary and read simple texts in Danish. Pronunciation can be a little tricky, but don’t worry! The class has a strong emphasis on speaking and expressing yourself in everyday situations, and you will be guided through the intricacies of the soft D’s and guttural R’s of spoken Danish.
Classes meet for three hours of Danish instruction per week. You will acquire basic communicative competence in all four foreign language skills (speaking, listening, reading and writing) within a cultural context. The aim is to enable you to present yourself in Danish and talk about friends, family and everyday life. We will also explore Danish society and popular culture by watching films and reading newspapers and magazines, to further your abilities to interact with cultural competence and understanding.
By the end of the first day, you will already be able to speak some Danish and realize how cool, beautiful and interesting (and yes, also challenging) the Danish language is! Vi ses snart! (See you soon).
METHODS OF INSTRUCTION: Primarily class discussions and group work. Active participation is required. Students at UC Berkeley meet in person and students from other campuses join the classroom remotely via Zoom.
Class notes
PREREQUISITES: No prerequisites. The course is not open to native or near-native speakers, and it cannot be repeated for credit.
CROSS-CAMPUS ENROLLMENT: Students at other UC campuses can join this class online via Zoom. Please note that this course follows UC Berkeley’s academic calendar. Instruction begins Wednesday, August 28, 2024. At least 2 students must enroll online via cross-campus or concurrent enrollment for the class to be offered in a hybrid format.
CONCURRENT ENROLLMENT: If you are not a currently registered student, you may be able to enroll via Concurrent Enrollment, UC Berkeley Extension. Please note that the Concurrent Enrollment application must be approved by the department. Approval is based on availability of space in the class; enrolled UC students on a waitlist have priority.
Class Notes
PREREQUISITES: No prerequisites. The course is not open to native or near-native speakers, and it cannot be repeated for credit.
INSTRUCTION MODE: This course is in-person for UC Berkeley students and synchronous online instruction for visiting students enrolling through UC Berkeley Ext.. show more
INSTRUCTION MODE: This course is in-person for UC Berkeley students and synchronous online instruction for visiting students enrolling through UC Berkeley Ext.. show more
PREREQUISITES: No prerequisites. The course is not open to native or near-native speakers, and it cannot be repeated for credit.
INSTRUCTION MODE: This course is in-person for UC Berkeley students and synchronous online instruction for visiting students enrolling through UC Berkeley Extension Concurrent Enrollment or UC Online. At least 2 students must enroll online via Concurrent Enrollment or UC Online for the online section to be offered.
CROSS-CAMPUS ENROLLMENT: Students at other UC campuses can join this class online via Zoom. Please note that this course follows UC Berkeley’s academic calendar. Instruction begins Wednesday, August 28, 2024. At least 2 students must enroll online via cross-campus or concurrent enrollment for the class to be offered in a hybrid format.
CONCURRENT ENROLLMENT: If you are not a currently registered student, you may be able to enroll via Concurrent Enrollment, UC Berkeley Extension. Please note that the Concurrent Enrollment application must be approved by the department. Approval is based on availability of space in the class; enrolled UC students on a waitlist have priority. show less
INSTRUCTION MODE: This course is in-person for UC Berkeley students and synchronous online instruction for visiting students enrolling through UC Berkeley Extension Concurrent Enrollment or UC Online. At least 2 students must enroll online via Concurrent Enrollment or UC Online for the online section to be offered.
CROSS-CAMPUS ENROLLMENT: Students at other UC campuses can join this class online via Zoom. Please note that this course follows UC Berkeley’s academic calendar. Instruction begins Wednesday, August 28, 2024. At least 2 students must enroll online via cross-campus or concurrent enrollment for the class to be offered in a hybrid format.
CONCURRENT ENROLLMENT: If you are not a currently registered student, you may be able to enroll via Concurrent Enrollment, UC Berkeley Extension. Please note that the Concurrent Enrollment application must be approved by the department. Approval is based on availability of space in the class; enrolled UC students on a waitlist have priority. show less
Rules & Requirements
Repeat Rules
Course is not repeatable for credit.
Reserved Seats
Current Enrollment
No Reserved Seats
Textbooks & Materials
See class syllabus or https://calstudentstore.berkeley.edu/textbooks for the most current information.
Guide to Open, Free, & Affordable Course Materials
Associated Sections
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