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 126-072 The Runes of Scandinavia

Note

Formerly available as 126-338. Students who have completed 126-338 are not eligible to enrol in this subject.

Credit Points

12.5

HECS Band

1

Coordinator

Dr Catrin Norrby

Prerequisites

126-064 Intermediate Swedish A, 126-065 Intermediate Swedish B, 126-066 Intermediate Swedish C, 126-067 Intermediate Swedish D.

Corequisites

Students are strongly recommended to combine this subject with 126-070 Advanced Swedish A.

Semester

1 (view timetable)

Contact

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

Subject Description

This subject gives an overview of Swedish society from the first evidence of written language to the Medieval Period and focuses on the nature and content of runic writing. On completion of this subject students should have developed an understanding of Viking history in Scandinavia and its influence on other European societies and cultures.

Assessment

A 1-hour examination and a research essay of 3000 words.

Prescribed Texts
  • R Elliot, Runes, an Introduction.
  • S B F Jansson, Runorna i Sverige.
  • A Liestøl, Runer fra Bryggen.
  • E Moltke, Runerne i Danmark og deres opprindelse.
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