7 events found.
Week of Events
On the Arctic Edge — Artists Explore the Far North
Opening October 21 at Scandinavia House, On the Arctic Edge — Artists Explore the Far North presents three contemporary photo-based artists whose work traverses the regions of the Arctic Circle to probe themes ranging from time and memory, to landscape and the built environment, to science and mythology, to our changing climate: Marion Belanger, Clare Benson, and […]
Monday, October 17, 2022
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October 17, 2022 –Beginner Swedish 2 & 3
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October 17, 2022 –Norwegian I
Beginner Swedish 2 & 3
Learn the Nordic languages in classes offered this fall both remotely and in-house at Scandinavia House! In this combined course of two levels, students who already have some exposure to Swedish via apps or other means will continue to develop their reading, writing, listening and speaking skills within a cultural context. At the end of […]
Norwegian I
Learn the Nordic languages in classes offered this fall at Scandinavia House! In this beginner's course, you will build your Norwegian vocabulary, pronunciation, and grammar skills, while also learning about Norwegian culture and life. By the course's end, you should be able to conduct simple conversations in Norwegian. You will get to practice conversations in class, […]
Tuesday, October 18, 2022
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October 18, 2022 –The Nordic Council Literature Prize Nominees: Iceland
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October 18, 2022 –Advanced Beginner Swedish 1
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October 18, 2022 –Norwegian II—Hybrid Language Classes
The Nordic Council Literature Prize Nominees: Iceland
This fall, join us for a virtual literary series with the nominees of this year's Nordic Council Literature Prize! Awarded since 1962 alongside other prizes from the Nordic Council in music, film, and environment, the Literature Prize is selected annually for a work of fiction (poetry, prose, or drama) written in one of the Nordic […]
Advanced Beginner Swedish 1
Learn the Nordic languages in classes offered this fall at Scandinavia House! In this course held as remote learning, students will continue to perfect their previous learned skills and pronunciation, while also expanding into more complex sentence structure. Furthermore, the students will be asked to express their opinions or beliefs in simple discussions related to Swedish life […]
Norwegian II—Hybrid Language Classes
Learn the Nordic languages in classes offered this fall at Scandinavia House! In course building on Norwegian I (or equivalent), continue to expand your vocabulary and master grammatical structures, while enhancing your conversational abilities, and deepening your cultural knowledge of all things Norwegian. You will get to practice conversations in class which will put your grammatical […]
Wednesday, October 19, 2022
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October 19, 2022 –Intermediate Swedish 3
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October 19, 2022 –The Emigrants
Intermediate Swedish 3
Learn the Nordic languages in classes offered this fall at Scandinavia House! In this course based on conversation and grammar held as remote learning, students will now deal with finesse and formal language. Instead of expanding our writing, we will focus on condensing. Discussions will span traditions, Vikings and lore, unwritten societal norms, leadership, work and family structures […]
The Emigrants
"A fresh, honest take" (The Guardian) — from internationally acclaimed Norwegian director Erik Poppe, see the epic period drama The Emigrants (Sweden, 2021) at Scandinavia House! Based on Vilhelm Moberg's much-loved suite of novels — previously adapted in 1971 by Jan Troell into an Academy Award-nominated classic — The Emigrants tells the story of Kristina Nilsson (Lisa Carlehed), a mother who leaves […]
Thursday, October 20, 2022
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October 20, 2022 –The Nordic Council Literature Prize Nominees: Sámi Language
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October 20, 2022 –Beginner Swedish 2 & 3
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October 20, 2022 –As in Heaven
The Nordic Council Literature Prize Nominees: Sámi Language
This fall, join us for a virtual literary series with the nominees of this year's Nordic Council Literature Prize! Awarded since 1962 alongside other prizes from the Nordic Council in music, film, and environment, the Literature Prize is selected annually for a work of fiction (poetry, prose, or drama) written in one of the Nordic […]
Beginner Swedish 2 & 3
Learn the Nordic languages in classes offered this fall both remotely and in-house at Scandinavia House! In this combined course of two levels, students who already have some exposure to Swedish via apps or other means will continue to develop their reading, writing, listening and speaking skills within a cultural context. At the end of […]
As in Heaven
"A potent period piece whose rage echoes into modern times" (Tilt Magazine) — see the moving new Danish historical drama As In Heaven (dir. Tea Lindeburg, Denmark, 2021) at Scandinavia House! Director Tea Lindeburg will be present at tonight's screening for a Film Q&A. One day at the end of the 1800s, 14-year-old Lise’s life is changed forever. […]
Friday, October 21, 2022
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October 21, 2022 –Mariupolis
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October 21, 2022 –Diamonds of the North
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October 21, 2022 –Beginner Swedish 1
Mariupolis
The Fifth Annual New York Baltic Film Festival (NYBFF) presented by Scandinavia House: The Nordic Center in America returns in 2022 as a hybrid festival with both in-person and virtual screenings on November 2-13! From November 2 through 6, in-person screenings and events will take place at Scandinavia House in New York, presented in accordance with […]
Diamonds of the North
On October 21, see a live showcase of some of the most prominent New York-based Finnish singer-songwriters at Scandinavia House! In tonight's program co-hosted with Finlandia Foundation New York - Metropolitan Chapter, artists Jonna, Petra Jasmiina, Ida Metsberg, Johanna Telander and Eeppi Ursin will perform works from their thriving careers as recording artists, composers, and […]
Beginner Swedish 1
Learn the Nordic languages in classes offered this fall at Scandinavia House! In this course held both in-person and as remote learning for those completely new to Swedish, students will learn the very basics of Swedish structure and pronunciation while also discussing cultural aspects of Swedish life. At the end of the semester, students will know: […]
Saturday, October 22, 2022
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Sunday, October 23, 2022
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