An analysis of contemporary Scandinavian literature and films, how they reflect Scandinavian reality, and how Scandinavian identity is created through sports, food, and politics. Only one of the following may be counted: Comparative Literature 323 (Topic 10), 323W, European Studies 347 (Topic 16), 347O, German, Scandinavian, and Dutch Studies 341J. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.