Sweden

Sweden

Itinerary:

Stockholm
rebro

Gamla Stan

Stockholm

Old

Stortorget

Royal Palace

Boat
Tour

Parliament

Cathedral

Attend class
with Swedish
college students

rebro

Explore the old and the new

Instructional Intent:
Cross-cultural study of culture and gender roles using an interdisciplinary social scientific
perspective. Students will develop an understanding of the impact culture has on our
social experiences through immersion in Swedish culture. Students will attend classes at
Tullangskolan and will gain first hand insight into Swedish Deaf Culture by visiting the
National Upper Secondary School for the Deaf.

SYG 2430
Sociology of Marriage and Family
The Swedish study abroad program offers Santa Fe
College students the opportunity to use the
sociological perspective while engaging in a cross
cultural travel experience. Students will immerse
themselves in the Swedish culture while learning about
gender, parenting, sexuality, marriage, co-habitation,
and divorce and remarriage. By attending classes at
Tullangskolan, visiting the homes of Swedish families,
engaging in group discussions with Swedish students,
Swedish faculty, and Swedish professionals, and taking
field trips, program participants will gain first hand
insight into Swedish culture. This will promote an
acceptance and appreciation for diversity and
encourage global socio-cultural responsibility.

SYG 2000
Principles of Sociology
The primary purpose of this course is to provide an introduction to sociology as a social science and
to introduce and discuss topics utilizing the sociological imagination in a cross cultural comparison
between Sweden and the United States. Areas to be covered include: socialization, social structures,
deviance, family, education, social stratification, gender, race, and social change.

ASL 1920

ASL 2510

The primary purpose of this course

is to provide students with an
introduction to Deaf Culture and
provide opportunities to have
cross cultural interactions about
the Swedish Deaf Culture and/or
Swedish Sign Language.

This class introduces students to the

various aspects of the deaf community
as a linguistic and cultural group. This
course raises questions concerning the
nature of the sign language and its
varieties internationally, education of
the deaf, historical treatment of deaf
people, sociological and cultural issues
related to the deaf community, and
political activism.

Courses
SYG 1920 Group Study Sociology
SYG 2430 Marriage and Family

(1 credit)
(3 credits)

ASL 1920 Group Study Deaf Culture

ASL 2510 Deaf Culture

(1 credit)
(3 credits)

Financial Resources
Student Life Study Abroad Grant

Stuart McRae Scholarship

Additional Funds

1/3 trip ( up to $1,200)

$2,500 (45 college credits, GPA 3.5, financial need)

Financial Aid/ World Travelers Club

When

How much?

May 14-24, (Summer A 2017)

$ 2,975

Round-trip airfare from Florida to Stockholm

International Insurance
All in-country transportation and accommodations
Tours, museums, and other activity fees
Some meals

Sweden

Itinerary:
Stockholm
rebro

Attend class with Swedish college students

rebro

Doug Diekow
Douglas Diekow has taught sociology at Santa
Fe for a number of years. He has been a strong
supporter of internationalizing the curriculum
at the college. Mr. Douglas Diekow has been at
the forefront of developing the partnership
between Santa Fe College and Tullngsskolan,
and he has coordinated the visits to Santa Fe
College by a Swedish delegation from
Tullngsskolan in the Fall of 2010 and 2013. He
led the study abroad program to Sweden in
2014 and 2015.
Phone: 352-381-3655
P155
douglas.diekow@sfcollege.edu

Michelle Freas
Michelle Freas has been to Sweden on
occasion, traveling as a faculty member
on the 2015 study abroad class. She
has developed relationships with
faculty who teach at the Deaf College
in Orebro and will continue to maintain
these relationships through the
academic year.
Phone: 352-395-7152
L-220
michelle.freas@sfcollege.edu

Follow up
SF International Education
www.sfcollege.edu/international
SF Study Abroad Facebook Page
World Travelers Club
Coordinator of International
Education
Paloma Rodriguez, A-213
paloma.rodriguez@sfcollege.edu