HUM 231 Rovaniemi, Finland: Destination Artic Circle
Students will, within the larger context of experiential learning, acquire a basic understanding of modern Finnish history, the Sami people, and Finland’s relationship with the international community through trade, culture, design, and war. They will hear firsthand the personal testimonies and stories of survivors of the Nazi revenge on the city, indigenous people of the Lapland region, city officials, design professionals and scholars, leaders in the tourist industry, and Santa Claus. Visits to related historic, natural, architectural, and cultural heritage sites as well as commercial sites will provide physical context.