University of California Berkeley
Doctor of Philosophy in Scandinavian Languages and Literatures
The Doctor of Philosophy in Scandinavian Languages and Literatures in Language and Culture Studies is offered by University of California Berkeley.
The graduate program in Scandinavian at the University of California Berkeley (UCB) is designed for future scholars and teachers in the fields of Scandinavian language, literature, and cultural history.
Completion of the graduate program leads to a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Scandinavian Langauges and Literatures.
The department's strengths lie in the areas of the modern literatures and film (Danish, Norwegian, and Swedish), in Old Norse and medieval studies, and in intellectual and cultural history. The department is willing to consider applications from students with special interests in areas such as Scandinavian film, art, and history, as long as literary studies remains a major point of comparison. Prospective applicants interested in such areas may consult the graduate adviser or other faculty members and should detail their interests when applying for admission in their statement of purpose.