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Handbook 1997 : Faculty of Arts : Swedish

126-270/370 Viking Language, Literature and Culture (Part A)

Availability:

Not offered in 1997.

Credit Points:

16.7 2nd and 3rd year

Coordinator:

Dr J S Martin

Contact:

Three hours a week: a language class, a lecture and a seminar.

Objectives:

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).

Content:

An introduction to the Old Norse language and a survey of the history and culture of the Viking Era (c. 800-1050 AD).

Assessment:

Weekly assignments in the language; a 1-hour test in May and a 3-hour examination at the end of semester.
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