Through the expression of Hip Hop, youths in Sweden and the US may confront and overcome marginality. Whose stories are told through Hip Hop expressions? How do these relate to dominant and subordinate group relationships in schools and other contexts? Do rap artists in Sweden and the US promote social awareness or social conformity? This course will draw upon theories in the fields of Sociology, Ethnic Studies, and Education as well as the works of hip hop artists to answer these questions.

The location for this course is the beautiful city of Gothenburg Sweden at the University of Gothenburg. Gothenburg is the second largest city in Sweden and is full of shops, restaurants, university students, museums, and various tour opportunities. Travel around Gothenburg is made easy via a vast network of Trams that criss-cross the city. Gothenburg is also known for Liseberg Amusement Park and the famous Ullevi Soccer Stadium.

Opportunities to travel within and beyond Gothenburg will be woven into this First Summer Session. Some possible places beyond Gothenburg will include Stockholm Sweden, Oslo (the capital of Norway), and Copenhagen (the capital of Denmark).
Students who are interested, will also be able to learn some basic Swedish phrases by sitting in a short but sweet Swedish language course.

Lory Dance is a Professor in the Department of Sociology and the Institute of Ethnic Studies. She has taught at Lund University in Lund, Sweden and has worked as a guest researcher at Kalmar Univeristy in Kalmar, Sweden. While in Kalmar, Dance conducted a pilot study on national belonging and ethnic identity among ethnic minority teenagers in Sweden. She currently holds a visiting scholar position at Kalmar University College.

Register for SOCI 398 or ETHN 398 (3 credits) during the first five-week summer session. Attendance at pre-departure meetings and site visits are required as well as completion of assignments stated in the course syllabus.

Students enrolled in a UNL World Campus summer study abroad program may be eligible for federal student financial aid, including student loans. Students interested in applying for aid must complete the FAFSA and a study abroad worksheet available from the Financial Aid Office. Contact a Study Abroad Financial Aid Advisor at Scholarships & Financial Aid, 17 Canfield, 472-2030 for information on applying and finding out if you can use your current scholarship for study abroad. Summer financial aid applications are available on-line on WAM March 1.

For study abroad scholarship information contact International Affairs, 472-5358.

• Roundtrip airfare from Omaha
• Dorm accommodations
• Two field trips
• Classroom instruction
• Travel insurance

An early estimate of the program fee will be approximately $3,500 - $3,800 (2010) plus UNL tuition and fees (based on a minimum of 10 participants). (9/09)

Tuition and fees for SOCI 398 or ETHN 398 will be billed separately by UNL student accounts and will be due approximately
May 12.

Withdrawal after February 1 is subject to a $150 cancellation fee plus irrecoverable costs. Cancellations must be made in writing to International Affairs.

Costs not covered in program fees
Most meals -- budget $15 a day
Passport -- $97
UNL tuition and fees: approximately $650 for resident, undergraduate (3 credits)

A valid passport is required for U.S. citizens to enter Sweden. Citizens of other countries are advised to check with International Affairs for entry requirements to Sweden and re-entry into the U.S.

Passport applications are available at the Ncard office or at www.travel.state.gov. It can take 8-12 weeks to obtain a passport. Do not delay.