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SUMMARY:Morgondopp / Morning Dip
DESCRIPTION:Back by popular demand\, join Liz Stopka on four early Friday mornings for a morgondopp (morning dip) in the lake before starting your day. Meet the group at Cedar Lake East Beach. Bring your own coffee and stick around for a fika with other attendees after your swim. Free; no advanced registration required.
URL:https://asimn.org/events-calendar/morgondopp-morning-dip/2026-07-10/
LOCATION:Offsite
CATEGORIES:Language & Culture,Language Learning,Other
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SUMMARY:Swedish Conversation Group: Tala SVENska med Sven
DESCRIPTION:This group will meet monthly over the summer on the 2nd Friday of the month. June 12\, July 10\, August 14. \n\nUse or practice your Swedish skills in this fun conversation group led by Sven\, a longtime ASI volunteer originally from Sweden. Check in at the front desk\, purchase some fika from FIKA if you wish and enjoy a morning of conversation på svenska. This group meets the second and fourth Fridays of the month from 10:30-11:30 am. On the second Friday\, meet the group in the Lindberg Stuga and on the fourth Friday\, meet the group in Classroom A\, both on the lower level of the Turnblad Mansion. Free; no RSVP required.
URL:https://asimn.org/events-calendar/swedish-conversation-group-tala-svenska-med-sven-2-2/2026-07-10/
LOCATION:American Swedish Institute
CATEGORIES:Language Learning
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260715T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260715T200000
DTSTAMP:20260713T181938Z
CREATED:20260407T171655Z
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SUMMARY:Sámi History 102 with Christian Hans Pedersen
DESCRIPTION:The Sámi (Northern Sámi: Sápmelaččat or Sámit) are the only recognized Indigenous people in Europe\, whose lands\, Sápmi\, are claimed and divided by the Norwegian\, Swedish\, Finnish\, and Russian nation-states. Despite the central roles they’ve played in the political\, economic\, and cultural histories of Northern Europe\, the Sámi are commonly depicted as ahistorical wildlings whose lands are an unused frontier\, ripe for development. This engaging series of lectures illuminates how untrue those depictions are. \nAbout the series: \n\nIn “Sámi History 101\,” we’ll examine the fundamentals of Sámi history and culture\, surveying oral histories\, subsistence practices\, societal organization\, and Sámi cultural icons.\nIn session two\, “Sámi History 102\,” we’ll expand on the topics in session one by inspecting how historical relations and archaeological\, linguistic\, and genetic studies contribute to the study of Sámi history.\nIn “Sámi Histories of Colonization\,” we’ll dive into how encroachment\, taxation\, and borders\, among others\, constructed and construct Fennoscandic colonialisms\, creating a timeline of how colonization has looked and still looks in Sápmi.\nIn the final segment\, “Sápmi Today\,” we’ll trace those legacies to the present to contextualize Sámi survivance\, or survival through resistance\, by examining political organizing\, rights\, and contemporary forms of colonization in Sápmi.\n\nAdditional information: \n\nA recommended reading and media list will be mailed out to all participants following the first session.\nThese live lectures will be held on Wednesday evenings over Zoom.\nAttendance requires a reliable internet connection and a device with audio and video functionality.\nAdvanced registration required; each lecture has a separate registration.
URL:https://asimn.org/events-calendar/sami-history-102-with-christian-hans-pedersen/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Language & Culture,Language Learning
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260717T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260717T083000
DTSTAMP:20260716T150237Z
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SUMMARY:CANCELED July 17th Morgondopp / Morning Dip
DESCRIPTION:This program is canceled on July 17th due to the weather forecast. See you next week!  \n\nBack by popular demand\, join Liz Stopka on four early Friday mornings for a morgondopp (morning dip) in the lake before starting your day. Meet the group at Cedar Lake East Beach. Bring your own coffee and stick around for a fika with other attendees after your swim. Free; no advanced registration required.
URL:https://asimn.org/events-calendar/morgondopp-morning-dip-2/
LOCATION:Offsite
CATEGORIES:Language & Culture,Language Learning,Other
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260722T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260722T200000
DTSTAMP:20260713T182054Z
CREATED:20260407T171655Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260713T182054Z
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SUMMARY:Sápmi Histories of Colonization with Christian Hans Pedersen
DESCRIPTION:The Sámi (Northern Sámi: Sápmelaččat or Sámit) are the only recognized Indigenous people in Europe\, whose lands\, Sápmi\, are claimed and divided by the Norwegian\, Swedish\, Finnish\, and Russian nation-states. Despite the central roles they’ve played in the political\, economic\, and cultural histories of Northern Europe\, the Sámi are commonly depicted as ahistorical wildlings whose lands are an unused frontier\, ripe for development. This engaging series of lectures illuminates how untrue those depictions are. \nAbout the series: \n\nIn “Sámi History 101\,” we’ll examine the fundamentals of Sámi history and culture\, surveying oral histories\, subsistence practices\, societal organization\, and Sámi cultural icons.\nIn session two\, “Sámi History 102\,” we’ll expand on the topics in session one by inspecting how historical relations and archaeological\, linguistic\, and genetic studies contribute to the study of Sámi history.\nIn “Sámi Histories of Colonization\,” we’ll dive into how encroachment\, taxation\, and borders\, among others\, constructed and construct Fennoscandic colonialisms\, creating a timeline of how colonization has looked and still looks in Sápmi.\nIn the final segment\, “Sápmi Today\,” we’ll trace those legacies to the present to contextualize Sámi survivance\, or survival through resistance\, by examining political organizing\, rights\, and contemporary forms of colonization in Sápmi.\n\nAdditional information: \n\nA recommended reading and media list will be mailed out to all participants following the first session.\nThese live lectures will be held on Wednesday evenings over Zoom.\nAttendance requires a reliable internet connection and a device with audio and video functionality.\nAdvanced registration required; each lecture has a separate registration.
URL:https://asimn.org/events-calendar/sapmi-histories-of-colonization-with-christian-hans-pedersen/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Language & Culture,Language Learning
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260724T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260724T083000
DTSTAMP:20260608T143238Z
CREATED:20260407T171855Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260608T143238Z
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SUMMARY:Morgondopp / Morning Dip
DESCRIPTION:Back by popular demand\, join Liz Stopka on four early Friday mornings for a morgondopp (morning dip) in the lake before starting your day. Meet the group at Cedar Lake East Beach. Bring your own coffee and stick around for a fika with other attendees after your swim. Free; no advanced registration required.
URL:https://asimn.org/events-calendar/morgondopp-morning-dip/2026-07-24/
LOCATION:Offsite
CATEGORIES:Language & Culture,Language Learning,Other
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260729T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260729T200000
DTSTAMP:20260713T182231Z
CREATED:20260407T171656Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260713T182231Z
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SUMMARY:Sápmi Today with Christian Hans Pedersen
DESCRIPTION:The Sámi (Northern Sámi: Sápmelaččat or Sámit) are the only recognized Indigenous people in Europe\, whose lands\, Sápmi\, are claimed and divided by the Norwegian\, Swedish\, Finnish\, and Russian nation-states. Despite the central roles they’ve played in the political\, economic\, and cultural histories of Northern Europe\, the Sámi are commonly depicted as ahistorical wildlings whose lands are an unused frontier\, ripe for development. This engaging series of lectures illuminates how untrue those depictions are. \nAbout the series: \n\nIn “Sámi History 101\,” we’ll examine the fundamentals of Sámi history and culture\, surveying oral histories\, subsistence practices\, societal organization\, and Sámi cultural icons.\nIn session two\, “Sámi History 102\,” we’ll expand on the topics in session one by inspecting how historical relations and archaeological\, linguistic\, and genetic studies contribute to the study of Sámi history.\nIn “Sámi Histories of Colonization\,” we’ll dive into how encroachment\, taxation\, and borders\, among others\, constructed and construct Fennoscandic colonialisms\, creating a timeline of how colonization has looked and still looks in Sápmi.\nIn the final segment\, “Sápmi Today\,” we’ll trace those legacies to the present to contextualize Sámi survivance\, or survival through resistance\, by examining political organizing\, rights\, and contemporary forms of colonization in Sápmi.\n\nAdditional information: \n\nA recommended reading and media list will be mailed out to all participants following the first session.\nThese live lectures will be held on Wednesday evenings over Zoom.\nAttendance requires a reliable internet connection and a device with audio and video functionality.\nAdvanced registration required; each lecture has a separate registration.
URL:https://asimn.org/events-calendar/sapmi-today-with-christian-hans-pedersen/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Language & Culture,Language Learning
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260731T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260731T083000
DTSTAMP:20260608T143238Z
CREATED:20260407T171855Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260608T143238Z
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SUMMARY:Morgondopp / Morning Dip
DESCRIPTION:Back by popular demand\, join Liz Stopka on four early Friday mornings for a morgondopp (morning dip) in the lake before starting your day. Meet the group at Cedar Lake East Beach. Bring your own coffee and stick around for a fika with other attendees after your swim. Free; no advanced registration required.
URL:https://asimn.org/events-calendar/morgondopp-morning-dip/2026-07-31/
LOCATION:Offsite
CATEGORIES:Language & Culture,Language Learning,Other
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260804T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260804T190000
DTSTAMP:20260417T134255Z
CREATED:20260407T172455Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260417T134255Z
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SUMMARY:Keep Reading Swedish: Elin Wägner's Pennskaftet (lättläst) with Kjerstin Moody
DESCRIPTION:This class meets weekly on Tuesdays from August 4-25\, 2026. \n\nIn this course\, taught in Swedish and designed for students at the B2 level\, students will read the lättläst version of Swedish author Elin Wägner’s novel Pennskaftet (1910). Set in Stockholm at the beginning of the 20th century\, the novel follows the daily life of “Penwoman\,” Barbro Magnus\, as she fights for and finds a place as a respected journalist in a male-dominated field and society. Set during the period when women in Sweden were fighting for the right to vote\, the book also introduces readers to an active group of female suffragists and sheds light on other issues related to class\, gender rights\, and female emancipation in Sweden at the time. \nAdditional information: \n\nWe will read between 20-30 pages each week\, assigned in advance each week by the instructor\, and we will complete the book by our last class session.\nRequired materials: Pennskaftet (lättläst)\, Elin Wägner. Available in the ASI Museum Store.\nAdvanced registration required.
URL:https://asimn.org/events-calendar/keep-reading-swedish-elin-wagners-pennskaftet-lattlast-with-kjerstin-moody/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Language & Culture,Language Learning
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260804T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260804T210000
DTSTAMP:20260417T134255Z
CREATED:20260407T171857Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260417T134255Z
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SUMMARY:Modern Poetry in Swedish with Kjerstin Moody
DESCRIPTION:This class meets weekly on Tuesdays from August 4-25\, 2026. \n\nThis class\, taught in Swedish\, is designed for students at A2-B1 levels who would like to dive into the rich trove of poetry written in Swedish during the 20th and 21st centuries. For the first half of class each week\, students will work in small groups with students of their same Swedish-language level to parse out and discuss a pre-assigned sampling of poems. During the second half of each class\, students will come together to discuss the assigned poems’ content\, structure\, tone\, voice\, and meaning. The close of class each week will be dedicated to a brief discussion related to word choice and English translation. \nAdditional information: \n\nWe will read 6-10 short poems each week\, assigned by the instructor in advance of each class period.\nPoems not covered during our four-week class will be left for students to continue reading and studying on their own.\nRequired materials: The Star By My Head: Poets from Sweden\, Bilingual poems\, edited and translated by Malena Mörling and Jonas Ellerström\, available in the ASI Museum Store.\nAdvanced registration required.
URL:https://asimn.org/events-calendar/modern-poetry-in-swedish-with-kjerstin-moody/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Language & Culture,Language Learning
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260806T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260806T200000
DTSTAMP:20260623T162946Z
CREATED:20260407T171858Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T162946Z
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SUMMARY:Intro to Icelandic with Daniel Haataja
DESCRIPTION:Are you curious about the Icelandic language? Are you looking for a quick and low-pressure way to get excited and prepare for an upcoming visit to Iceland? This two-hour introductory workshop\, taught by Daniel Haataja\, is the perfect way to get a feel for Icelandic\, pick up some grammar\, and learn how to pronounce some words for basic conversation. \nAdditional information: \n\nNo materials required.\nAdvanced registration required.
URL:https://asimn.org/events-calendar/intro-to-icelandic-with-daniel-haataja/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Language & Culture,Language Learning
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260809T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260809T150000
DTSTAMP:20260417T134255Z
CREATED:20260407T172054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260417T134255Z
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SUMMARY:Swedish Immersion Day with Kjerstin Moody and Liz Stopka
DESCRIPTION:Immerse yourself in Swedish for the day in this day camp for adult language learners led by instructors Kjerstin Moody and Liz Stopka. Participants will take part in a variety of fun activities such as crafting\, singing\, and playing games\, all på svenska. Enhance your Swedish vocabulary and listening comprehension while meeting new friends and making things together. \nAdditional information:  \n\nThis program is suitable for learners at the Beginning III level or above. You should already have some familiarity with Swedish and feel comfortable with the fact that the instructor will speak only in Swedish.\nWe’ll take a break at noon for lunch\, bring your own or buy something at FIKA Café.\nAdvanced registration required.
URL:https://asimn.org/events-calendar/swedish-immersion-day-with-kjerstin-moody-and-liz-stopka/
LOCATION:American Swedish Institute
CATEGORIES:Language & Culture,Language Learning
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260811T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260811T200000
DTSTAMP:20260623T162853Z
CREATED:20260407T172056Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T162853Z
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SUMMARY:Intro to North Sámi with Dr. Áila O'Loughlin
DESCRIPTION:Are you curious about the Sámi language and culture? Are you looking for a quick and low-pressure way to get excited and prepare for an upcoming visit to the north of Finland\, Sweden\, or Norway? This two-hour introductory workshop\, taught by Áila O’Loughlin\, is the perfect way to learn some history of the nine living dialects of Sápmi\, get a feel for North Sámi\, pick up a bit of grammar\, and learn how to pronounce some words in basic greetings. \nAdditional information: \n\nNo materials required.\nFamilies welcome!\nAdvanced registration required.
URL:https://asimn.org/events-calendar/intro-to-north-sami-with-aila-oloughlin/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Language & Culture,Language Learning
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260813T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260813T200000
DTSTAMP:20260708T191853Z
CREATED:20260407T172057Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260708T191853Z
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SUMMARY:Knowing Karin Larsson with Ingela Haaland
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to a lecture on Karin Larsson\, artist and designer\, married to artist Carl Larsson. The lecture by instructor Ingela Haaland will cover the accomplished life and work of Karin Larsson\, with a focus on her contributions to interior design and fashion. \nAdditional information:  \n\nThis virtual slide presentation is in English; no materials required.\nAdvanced registration required.
URL:https://asimn.org/events-calendar/knowing-karin-larsson-with-ingela-haaland/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Language & Culture,Language Learning
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260814T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260814T113000
DTSTAMP:20260717T204751Z
CREATED:20260420T193655Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260717T204751Z
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SUMMARY:Swedish Conversation Group: Tala SVENska med Sven
DESCRIPTION:This group will meet monthly over the summer on the 2nd Friday of the month. June 12\, July 10\, August 14. \n\nUse or practice your Swedish skills in this fun conversation group led by Sven\, a longtime ASI volunteer originally from Sweden. Check in at the front desk\, purchase some fika from FIKA if you wish and enjoy a morning of conversation på svenska. This group meets the second and fourth Fridays of the month from 10:30-11:30 am. On the second Friday\, meet the group in the Lindberg Stuga and on the fourth Friday\, meet the group in Classroom A\, both on the lower level of the Turnblad Mansion. Free; no RSVP required.
URL:https://asimn.org/events-calendar/swedish-conversation-group-tala-svenska-med-sven-2-2/2026-08-14/
LOCATION:American Swedish Institute
CATEGORIES:Language Learning
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260815T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260815T160000
DTSTAMP:20260417T134254Z
CREATED:20260407T172058Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260417T134254Z
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SUMMARY:Boreal Plant Walk in North Sámi and English with Dr. Áila O'Loughlin
DESCRIPTION:Where do Birch and Pine trees\, as well as blueberries and sweetgrass\, grow? Sápmi\, of course! (Yes\, and Minnesota!) Many plants in the boreal region grow in both the northernmost part of the Scandinavian Peninsula of Europe and around the Great Lakes region of North America. This Boreal Plant Walk sets out at the Eloise Butler Wildflower Garden and takes a stroll through the woods\, stopping to learn a little about each plant that grows in both regions\, as well as the plant names in Northern Sámi. \nAdditional information:  \n\nAdvanced registration required.
URL:https://asimn.org/events-calendar/boreal-plant-walk-in-north-sami-and-english-with-aila-oloughlin/
LOCATION:Offsite
CATEGORIES:Language & Culture,Language Learning
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260818T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260818T180000
DTSTAMP:20260423T185950Z
CREATED:20260407T172059Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260423T185950Z
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SUMMARY:SOLD OUT Learn Swedish Grammar Review: Section 1 with Gregg White
DESCRIPTION:This program is sold out. Please call 612-871-4907 to be added to a waitlist. \nThis class meets weekly on Tuesdays from August 18–September 8\, 2026. \n\nHow’s your grasp of Swedish grammar? Learn Swedish is made to improve it! Cleverly hidden in this entertaining Swedish-language textbook for English speakers at Stockholm University is a step-by-step review of Swedish grammar. One or two key grammatical concepts are covered in each chapter\, and the class typically covers one or two chapters each week. Homework exercises give students plenty of practice and help them understand.  This course (Section 1) covers Building your grammatical foundation (chapters 1 – 11). \nAdditional information: \n\nAll course materials are distributed by instructor Gregg White.\nAdvanced registration required.\nView Section 2: Intermediate grammar review (chapters 12 – 20)\nView Section 3: Understanding advanced concepts (chapters 21 -26)
URL:https://asimn.org/events-calendar/learn-swedish-grammar-review-section-1-with-gregg-white/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Language & Culture,Language Learning
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260818T181500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260818T194500
DTSTAMP:20260417T134254Z
CREATED:20260407T172255Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260417T134254Z
UID:10008088-1787076900-1787082300@asimn.org
SUMMARY:Learn Swedish Grammar Review: Section 2 with Gregg White
DESCRIPTION:This class meets weekly on Tuesdays from August 18–September 8\, 2026. \n\nHow’s your grasp of Swedish grammar? Learn Swedish is made to improve it! Cleverly hidden in this entertaining Stockholm University’s Swedish language textbook directed toward English speakers is a step-by-step review of Swedish grammar. One or two key grammatical concepts are covered in every chapter\, with the class typically covering one or two chapters each week. Homework exercises give students plenty of practice and understanding. This course (Section 2) covers Intermediate grammar review (chapters 12 – 20) weekly. \nAdditional information: \n\nAll course materials are distributed by instructor Gregg White.\nAdvanced registration required.\nView Section 1: Building your grammatical foundation (chapters 1 – 11)\nView Section 3: Understanding advanced concepts (chapters 21 -26)
URL:https://asimn.org/events-calendar/learn-swedish-grammar-review-section-2-with-gregg-white/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Language & Culture,Language Learning
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260820T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260820T190000
DTSTAMP:20260417T134254Z
CREATED:20260407T172255Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260417T134254Z
UID:10008089-1787247000-1787252400@asimn.org
SUMMARY:Learn Swedish Grammar Review: Section 3 with Gregg White
DESCRIPTION:This class meets weekly on Thursdays from August 20–September 10\, 2026. \n\nHow’s your grasp of Swedish grammar? Learn Swedish is made to improve it! Cleverly hidden in this entertaining Stockholm University’s Swedish language textbook directed toward English speakers is a step-by-step review of Swedish grammar. One or two key grammatical concepts are covered in every chapter\, with the class typically covering one or two chapters each week. This class (Section 3) covers Understanding advanced concepts (chapters 21 – 26). Homework exercises give students plenty of practice and understanding. \nAdditional information: \n\nAll course materials are distributed by instructor Gregg White.\nAdvanced registration required.\nView Section 1: Building your grammatical foundation (chapters 1 – 11)\nView Section 2: Intermediate grammar review (chapters 12 – 20)
URL:https://asimn.org/events-calendar/learn-swedish-grammar-review-section-3-with-gregg-white/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Language & Culture,Language Learning
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260820T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260820T200000
DTSTAMP:20260417T134254Z
CREATED:20260407T172255Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260417T134254Z
UID:10008090-1787250600-1787256000@asimn.org
SUMMARY:Knowing Anders Zorn with Ingela Haaland
DESCRIPTION:Anders Zorn\, a world-famous artist from Dalarna\, left us iconic paintings that immortalize the beauty of Swedish landscapes and traditions. Did you know he also noticed that folk music was losing popularity at the turn of the last century? He therefore took action\, creating the Zorn Badge to reinvigorate Swedish folk music by recognizing and awarding accomplished folk musicians. In this lecture by instructor Ingela Haaland\, participants will learn more about Anders Zorn\, the artist\, the person\, and the innovative thinker\, and explore his artistic work\, his home province of Dalarna\, and his impact upon the folk music traditions of Sweden that flourish to this day. \nAdditional information: \n\nNo materials required.\nAdvanced registration required.
URL:https://asimn.org/events-calendar/knowing-anders-zorn-with-ingela-haaland/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Language & Culture,Language Learning
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260820T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260820T200000
DTSTAMP:20260417T134254Z
CREATED:20260407T172257Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260417T134254Z
UID:10008091-1787250600-1787256000@asimn.org
SUMMARY:The Right to Vote and Social Democracy with Alexander Fooy
DESCRIPTION:In a relatively short period between the end of the 19th century and the early-mid 20th century\, Sweden went from a state of near-absolute monarchy to a widely recognized bastion of social democracy. How did that happen? From the Garden Crisis of 1914 to the clarification of the “People’s Home welfare state ideology in 1928\, and the adoption of the modern Swedish constitution in 1974\, this lecture by Alexander Fooy will cover the development of the modern Swedish political system and how the currents driving modern Swedish politics have their roots in these now-long-ago social trends. \nAdditional information:  \n\nNo materials required.\nAdvanced registration required.
URL:https://asimn.org/events-calendar/the-right-to-vote-and-social-democracy-with-alexander-fooy/
LOCATION:American Swedish Institute
CATEGORIES:Language & Culture,Language Learning
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260903T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260903T200000
DTSTAMP:20260713T183112Z
CREATED:20260407T172257Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260713T183112Z
UID:10008092-1788460200-1788465600@asimn.org
SUMMARY:Sweden’s Election is Upon Us: Who’s Running and Why? with Alexander Fooy
DESCRIPTION:Unlike the United States\, Sweden does not have a two-party system. In recent years\, eight parties have been represented in Riksdag (parliament)\, but despite this diversity\, the parties have nonetheless strategically coalesced into two blocs. These blocs are the outcomes of an increasingly polarized Sweden\, and at the last election they were only separated by three seats. This lecture by Alexander Fooy will discuss the parties represented within these blocs\, their top priorities\, and the questions most discussed ahead of the national elections in September. \nAdditional information:  \n\nNo materials required.\nAdvanced registration required.
URL:https://asimn.org/events-calendar/swedens-election-is-upon-us-whos-running-and-why-with-alexander-fooy/
LOCATION:American Swedish Institute
CATEGORIES:Language & Culture,Language Learning
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260914T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260914T113000
DTSTAMP:20260715T150732Z
CREATED:20260707T163332Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260715T150732Z
UID:10008281-1789380000-1789385400@asimn.org
SUMMARY:Mon. New Beginning I Swedish: Kort Kurs 1- Hanslin
DESCRIPTION:This class meets weekly for 12 Mondays from September 14–December 7\, 2026. Class does not meet the week of November 23. \n\nA new beginning I Swedish class taught by Jean Hanslin. This class is suitable for students who are brand new to Swedish. Kort Kurs 1 is ideal for students with limited or no prior language-learning experience. The class moves at a more relaxed pace than New Beginning I Swedish classes\, using the Rivstart A1/A2 textbooks and a special digital course packet called Kort Kurs 1\, which includes some English translations. It lays a good Swedish foundation for future studies or can serve as a standalone course for students looking for just a taste of Swedish. \nRequired materials: Kort Kurs 1 course packet\, which is included in the class cost. Students will receive the course packet via email from ASI the week before class starts. This class meets virtually. Advanced registration required.
URL:https://asimn.org/events-calendar/mon-new-beginning-i-swedish-kort-kurs-1-hanslin/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Language & Culture,Language Learning
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260914T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260914T140000
DTSTAMP:20260715T150732Z
CREATED:20260707T163148Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260715T150732Z
UID:10008282-1789389000-1789394400@asimn.org
SUMMARY:Mon. Swedish Literature - Hanslin
DESCRIPTION:This class meets weekly for 12 Mondays from September 14–December 7\, 2026. Class does not meet the week of November 23. \n\nAn intermediate I level Swedish literature class taught by Jean Hanslin. This class will start a new book this fall term: En helt vanlig familj (lättläst) by Mattias Edvardsson. This class meets virtually. \nRequired materials: En helt vanlig familj (lättläst) by Mattias Edvardsson. Advanced registration required.
URL:https://asimn.org/events-calendar/mon-swedish-literature-hanslin-4/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Language & Culture,Language Learning
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260914T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260914T190000
DTSTAMP:20260715T150817Z
CREATED:20260707T162516Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260715T150817Z
UID:10008285-1789407000-1789412400@asimn.org
SUMMARY:Mon. New Beginning I Swedish - Moody
DESCRIPTION:This class meets weekly for 12 Mondays from September 14–December 7\, 2026. Class does not meet the week of November 23. \n\nA new beginning I Swedish class taught by Kjerstin Moody. This class is for students new to Swedish and uses the Rivstart A1/A2\, starting with chapter 1. This class moves at a slightly quicker pace than the Kort Kurs 1 Beginning I Swedish class\, as the Rivstart textbok is written entirely in Swedish. \nRequired materials: Rivstart A1/A2 textbok and övningsbok (workbook)\, *3rd edition (2023). This class meets virtually. Advanced registration required.
URL:https://asimn.org/events-calendar/mon-new-beginning-i-swedish-moody/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Language & Culture,Language Learning
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260914T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260914T190000
DTSTAMP:20260715T150755Z
CREATED:20260707T162727Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260715T150755Z
UID:10008284-1789407000-1789412400@asimn.org
SUMMARY:Mon. Intermediate II Swedish - White
DESCRIPTION:This class meets weekly for 12 Mondays from September 14–December 7\, 2026. Class does not meet the week of November 23.  \n\nAn intermediate II level Swedish course taught by Gregg White starting in chapter 9 of Rivstart B1/B2. This class meets virtually. Intermediate II classes cover the B2 level\, the second half of Rivstart B1/B2. It typically takes two to three terms of study to finish one level. \nRequired materials: Rivstart B1/B2 textbok and övningsbok (workbook)\, 2nd edition (2015). Advanced registration required.
URL:https://asimn.org/events-calendar/mon-intermediate-ii-swedish-white/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Language & Culture,Language Learning
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260914T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260914T200000
DTSTAMP:20260715T150732Z
CREATED:20260707T163021Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260715T150732Z
UID:10008283-1789410600-1789416000@asimn.org
SUMMARY:Mon. Swedish Literature - Hanslin
DESCRIPTION:This class meets weekly for 12 Mondays from September 14–December 7\, 2026. Class does not meet the week of November 23.  \n\nAn advanced-level Swedish literature class taught by Jean Hanslin. This class will start a new book this fall term: Sverigevänner by Arash Sanari. This class meets virtually. \nRequired materials: Sverigevänner by Arash Sanari. weekly Advanced registration required.
URL:https://asimn.org/events-calendar/mon-swedish-literature-hanslin-3/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Language & Culture,Language Learning
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260915T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260915T180000
DTSTAMP:20260715T150755Z
CREATED:20260707T162313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260715T150755Z
UID:10008286-1789489800-1789495200@asimn.org
SUMMARY:Tues. Beginning II Swedish - White
DESCRIPTION:This class meets weekly for 12 Tuesdays from September 15–December 8\, 2026. Class does not meet the week of November 23. \n\nA beginning II level Swedish course taught by Gregg White starting in chapter 6 of Rivstart A1/A2. This class meets virtually. Beginning II level Swedish courses cover the A1 level\, the first half of Rivstart A1/A2. It typically takes two to three terms of study to finish one level. \nRequired materials: Rivstart A1/A2 textbok and övningsbok (workbook)\, *3rd edition (2023). Advanced registration required.
URL:https://asimn.org/events-calendar/tues-beginning-ii-swedish-white-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Language & Culture,Language Learning
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260915T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260915T190000
DTSTAMP:20260715T150817Z
CREATED:20260707T162133Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260715T150817Z
UID:10008288-1789493400-1789498800@asimn.org
SUMMARY:Tues. Intermediate I Swedish - Moody
DESCRIPTION:This class meets weekly for 12 Tuesdays from September 15–December 8\, 2026. Class does not meet the week of November 23.  \n\nAn intermediate I level Swedish class taught by Kjerstin Moody starting in chapter 7 of Rivstart B1/B2. Intermediate I level Swedish courses cover the B1 level\, the first half of Rivstart B1/B2. It typically takes two to three terms of study to finish one level. \nRequired materials: Rivstart B1/B2 textbok and övningsbok (workbook)\, *3rd edition (2025). Advanced registration required.
URL:https://asimn.org/events-calendar/tues-intermediate-i-swedish-moody-4/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Language & Culture,Language Learning
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260915T181500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260915T194500
DTSTAMP:20260715T150756Z
CREATED:20260707T161919Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260715T150756Z
UID:10008287-1789496100-1789501500@asimn.org
SUMMARY:Tues. Advanced I Swedish - White
DESCRIPTION:This class meets weekly for 12 Tuesdays from September 15–December 8\, 2026. Class does not meet the week of November 23. \n\nAn advanced I level Swedish course taught by Gregg White\, finishing two chapters of Farlig Midsommar by Tove Jansson\, which was started in a previous term. The group will then read Flicka försvunnen (lättläst) by Sara Lövestam. Advanced I level classes have completed Rivstart B1/B2. \nRequired materials: Farlig Midsommar by Tove Jansson and Flicka försvunnen (lättläst) by Sara Lövestam. Advanced registration required.
URL:https://asimn.org/events-calendar/tues-advanced-i-swedish-white-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Language & Culture,Language Learning
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