He loves to teach and the work load is not impossible or crazy as a fifth class. For a reader class, the materials he picks are usually fun and easy to the eyes.

Professor Arne is a very well lecturer, knowledgeable, and highly organized. I took his class during fall, it was a very interesting course. Students would enjoy the class and get a good grade as long as you do all your weekly readings, response paper, and participate in class discussion. I would definitely recommend Professor Arne if you were considering taking a Scandinavian course because he is a wonderful professor who tries to help in any way possible. : ) I got an A at the end. I was a fun, entertaining, and easy course if you do the work.

He is very nice and with a strong drive to teach. Request at least some participation from the students. He literally calls your name out to ask you questions if he feels like your participating score is a little low. 2 response and 2 reading every week. Lots of memorization for the midterm and final, but as long you know what you're talking about he will give you points for it. This is a very enjoyable class. 98 on midterm A for the class.