Växjö / Kalmar Courses – 2023 Fall

If you have questions about the academics or courses available on this program, locate the Program Advisor to email them your questions directly.

Studying abroad can be a more meaningful and invigorating learning experience than at home—both inside and outside of the classroom. You may be more curious and alert than you usually are so use this heightened energy to enhance your studies as well as your cultural and geographical explorations. You may also encounter different teaching styles and course processes; be prepared to adapt and to learn.

Academics

USAC’s partnership with Linnaeus University provides you with a wide array of academic options at both the undergraduate and graduate level. Many courses are taught in English, and you may choose from courses offered in the Faculty of Arts and Humanities, School of Business and Economics, Faculty of Health and Life Sciences, Faculty of Social Sciences, and Faculty of Technology. Students are required to enroll in at least 30 ECTS credits per semester, which equates to 15 U.S. semester credits. Courses are subject to availability and approval of prerequisites which are determined by Linnaeus University.

Linnaeus University has two main campus locations: Växjö and Kalmar. Due to the distance between the two campuses (approximately 75 miles), it is strongly recommended that students select courses from one campus, rather than both.

Fields of Study at Linnaeus University:

Swedish Language

• Beginner's Swedish I and Beginner's Swedish II
• Introductory Swedish for Foreign Students (non-credit, highly recommended for all students)

Faculty of Arts and Humanities

• Cultural Sciences
• Design
• Film and Literature
• Languages
• Media and Journalism
• Music and Art
• Swedish

School of Business and Economics *

• Accounting and Logistics
• Economics and Statistics
• Marketing
• Organization and Entrepreneurship

* Courses offered within the School of Business and Economics are primarily taught on Linnaeus University's Kalmar campus.

Faculty of Health and Life Sciences

• Biology and Environmental Science *
• Chemistry and Biomedical Sciences *
• Health and Caring Sciences

* Courses offered within the Department of Biology and Environmental Science and the Department of Chemistry and Biomedical Sciences are primarily taught on Linnaeus University's Kalmar campus.

Faculty of Social Sciences

• Education and Teachers' Practice
• Political Science
• Social Studies
• Social Work
• Sport Science

Faculty of Technology

• Built Environment and Energy Technology
• Computer Science and Media Technology
• Forestry and Wood Technology
• Informatics
• Mathematics
• Mechanical Engineering
• Physics and Electrical Engineering

Courses of Interest to Study Abroad Students

• Astrid Lindgren's Works (spring)
• Culture, Identity, and Traditions in Sweden (fall)
• European Union Politics (spring)
• Focus on Scandinavian and Swedish Film (spring)
• Harry Potter and His Worlds (fall or spring)
• History and Religion in Sweden (fall)
• Music and Visual Art in Sweden (fall)
• Politics and Culture in Sweden and the German-Speaking Countries (spring)
• The Swedish Landscape: Temporal and Spatial Perspectives (fall or spring)
• Swedish Culture, Leisure, and Sports (fall or spring)
• Swedish Politics for International Students (fall)
• Welfare State and Social Policy in Sweden (fall or spring)

Course Descriptions

To obtain course syllabi, click on the link(s) below and follow the prompts to specific course information. Please contact the USAC Advising department if you have difficulty finding the information.

• Linnaeus University