Is "Beowulf" being taught in Denmark or Sweden?

Question

I've learned "Beowulf" in English literature class.
Eventhough "Beowulf" belongs to English literature, it is the story of Denmark and Sweden.
So, I'm wondering if "Beowulf" is being taught in Denmark or Sweden.
Do they regard "Beowulf" as their own literature?

Answer 1

Yes and no. Yes, it's taught in literature history, English and mythology classes, with special interest for Scandinavians because of the Nordic setting. No, it's not regarded as Scandinavian literature, but as Old English. I should add that I am Swedish, so I'm not totally sure about the Danish view. The Danish connection in Beowulf is much stronger than the Swedish one (and a substantial part of the Swedish connection is disputed, and thought to be mere speculation). But Shakespeare's Hamlet is certainly considered English literature and not Danish, in spite of the Danish setting and the Danish original story, so I don't think that Danes see Beowulf as "their" literature either.