Bicycle Urbanism in Copenhagen
- Instructor: Linda Stewart
- Dates in Denmark: Course begins at PCC before travel. Dates in Copenhagen July 30-August 12.
- Location: Copenhagen, Denmark
- Course: WR 227 Technical and Professional writing with a focus on bicycle urbanism in Copenhagen
- Credits: 4
- Prerequisites: WR 121, basic computer literacy, and intermediate word processing skills
- Program Type: Split Course (The course will begin in Portland and a portion of the course will be taught overseas)
- Application Deadline: Application Deadline extended to February,19 2023
- Deposit Deadline: February, 22 2023
- Program Fee: Estimated Expense Sheet WR 227 2023
Program Description
The class will start with a case study concerning bicycle transportation in Portland, including safety, infrastructure, parking, equity, affordability and new ridership. Students will compile a research report on a specific topic in advance of the overseas program component. After examining issues from a local perspective, the course will travel to Copenhagen, Denmark to explore the same issues comparatively from Denmark. Students will observe, take notes, contribute to a shared archive of photos, compare, and submit a revised version of initial research report. When they return they will display their photos in a gallery.
Program Highlights
Copenhagen is a great place to explore the theme Bicycle Urbanism from a professional writing standpoint. In Copenhagen, 62% of residents commute to work by bike.
Highlights include
- use of a bicycle and time to explore Copenhagen on your own
- three guest lectures led by on-site urban studies faculty
- tours of Copenhagen’s bicycle paths and bridges, led by urban studies faculty
- meet with local politicians to learn more about bicycle policy in Copenhagen
- visit local bicycle makers
- live the bicycle lifestyle by grocery shopping and picnic by bike
- meet with local families to learn more about the bicycle lifestyle
- explore Copenhagen’s acclaimed restaurants and prepare your own food in dorm style kitchens
- stay in dormitory style, university housing
- contribute journal entries and photos of Copenhagen that will be displayed in a local gallery upon return to Portland
- visit local amusement parks, natural areas, and historic sights.
Included in Program
- Housing for entirety of program (Residential Community/Dormitory style)
- Co-curricular/cultural activities
- Select meals
- Airport pickup/drop-off
- In-country transportation related to program
- Entry fees
- On-site orientation
- International insurance
- On-site support services
- 24/7 emergency support throughout program
Not included in Program
- Round-trip airfare to Denmark
- Non-programmed meals
- Personal spending money
- New or renewal of passport if needed