Learn about 1990s Norwegian black metal, and the reasons behind the shift in public perception of black metal as an intangible cultural heritage rather than a Satanic terrorist movement.
What is a culture class?
These individual classes, in partnership with the Scandinavian Language Institute, provide deep dives into particular Nordic niches! From folklore to modern national branding techniques, these classes will delve into the history and context of specific cultural subjects throughout the Nordic region.
Speakers
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David Whitlock, PhC
BioAfter living in Oslo, Tromsø, and Trondheim, David Wayne Whitlock is now a PhD candidate in Scandinavian Languages and Literature at the University of Washington.
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