16.7 2nd and 3rd years Dr J S Martin. First semester Three hours a week: a language class, a lecture and a seminar. Students on completion of this subject will:

• be introduced to Old Norse, the language of Scandinavia during the Viking Era (c. 800-1050 AD);
• have developed reading skills in Old Norse so that they can read simple texts;
• be introduced to the history and culture of Scandinavia during the Viking Era (c. 800-1050 AD).

An introduction to the Old Norse language and a survey of the history and culture of the Viking Era (c. 800-1050 AD). Weekly assignments in the language; a 1-hour test in May and a 3-hour examination at the end of semester.