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For students who have no knowledge of the Swedish language. Students will learn the fundamentals: basic grammar, vocabulary, conversation and Swedish culture and traditions. The focus will be on chapters 1-3 in the Rivstart textbook*. Classes will be held in English. Winter/Spring 12 weeks Janu...

For students who have a working knowledge of Swedish, including elementary conversation and reading. The course will cover advanced grammar, vocabulary and conversation. Classes will be held in Swedish and English. The focus will be on chapters 7-10 in the Rivstart textbook*. Winter/Spring 12 we...

For students who have some knowledge of basic grammar and vocabulary. Emphasis will be on vocabulary, grammar and spoken Swedish. Classes will be held in English. The focus will be on chapters 4-6 in the Rivstart textbook*. Winter/Spring 12 weeks January 26 - April 20 No class on Presidents Da...

For students who have some knowledge of basic grammar and vocabulary. Emphasis will be on vocabulary, grammar and spoken Swedish. Classes will be held in English. The focus will be on chapters 4-6 in the Rivstart textbook*. Winter/Spring 12 weeks January 27 - April 14 ...

For students who are developing a conversational level of Swedish. Students will continue to study grammar and vocabulary while practicing speaking and listening skills. Classes will be held in Swedish and English. The focus will be on chapters 10-12 in the Rivstart textbook*. 12 weeks January 2...

In our Swedish Media class we will engage with Swedish media through a variety of news articles, television clips, music and more. We will build our reading and listening comprehension while also allowing time to open conversation practice. 12 weeks January 28 - April 15 ...

For students who are comfortable speaking a rudimentary level of Swedish and would like to advance their skills. Classes will be held mostly in Swedish. The focus will be on chapters 13-15 in the Rivstart Textbook*. 12 weeks January 28- April 15 ...

Join us for Knitting Group, where we work on our knitting or other projects while enjoying fika. All are welcome, including those who just want to come and socialize. ...

Dr. Peterson will share over 30 years of experiences researching the Sami and other indigenous peoples’ cultures including Native American, and Inuits. He will read excerpts of texts written by two leading Sami cultural figures – Nils Aslak Valkeapää and Inger-Mari Aikio-Arianaick. The history and...

“Like lichen on stone, like bark on trees, we are woven together with time." This short program performed by local Chicago singers will consist of contemporary music by Sami composer Frode Fjellheim, Mia Makaroff, Andrea Ramsey, and Sami musician Katarina Barruk. These pieces are in Latin, Englis...

Join us for Knitting Group, where we work on our knitting or other projects while enjoying fika. All are welcome, including those who just want to come and socialize. ...

It is music at the Museum - wake up your ears, exercise your fingers and play along with us! Musicians and instructors host a Scandinavian Jam at the Swedish American Museum every month. Join us for an afternoon of traditional roots music starting with instruction from 1 p.m. to 1:45 p.m. New tu...

The Museum film and food series are returning. We will watch a number of movies in Swedish with English subtitles. You can choose to come for food or just enjoy the movie. In February we will show “The Summer Book” Cost for dinner and movie is $20 for members and $25 for non-members. Movie only i...

Exhibit Opening with Edith-Marie's son Albert Goodman Born in 1919 in Evanston, Illinois, Edith-Marie Appleton was the youngest of the three children of Albert Ivar and Lillian Charlotte Appleton, both of whom had Swedish roots. Albert Ivar Appleton founded the prosperous Appleton Electric Compan...

Participants are taught Swedish recipes in this online cooking class. You can cook along with the group and ask questions as we go. In February we will make different variations of Semla the Lenten Bun. Remember, you can always stock up on your cooking supplies in the Museum Store. ...

Preserving Your Past Speaker: Janette Foss Garcia Free for Swedish American Genealogical Society members. Join the Swedish American Museum for an engaging Zoom program focused on the importance of archiving and preserving your family history for future generations. This online presentation ...

We meet the last Saturday of the month at 2 p.m. to discuss books from Nordic countries that can be bought in the Museum Store. In Feburary we will discuss Against the Ice by Ejnar Mikkelsen (Iceland & Greenland). Please register for this free event to receive the Zoom link. ...