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 126-069 Viking Studies B

Note

Formerly available as 126-271/371. Students who have completed 126-271/371 are not eligible to enrol in this subject.

Credit Points

12.5

HECS Band

1

Coordinator

Dr Catrin Norrby

Prerequisites

126-068 Viking Studies A.

Semester

2 (view timetable)

Contact

A 1-hour language class, a 1-hour lecture and a 1-hour seminar per week

Subject Description

This subject builds on skills acquired in 126-068 Viking Studies A. It studies further the Old Norse language and the literature of early Scandinavia as well as the culture of Scandinavia during the Viking Age with special emphasis on mythology and religion. On completion of this subject students should have consolidated and extended their knowledge of the Old Norse language so that they can read a short saga with the aid of a dictionary.

Assessment

A 2-hour written examination, an essay of 1000 words, and regular language tests and assignments totalling 1000 words.

Prescribed Texts
  • Various authors, Hákonar saga goda, Njals saga, The Prose Edda (Snorri Sturluson).
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