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126-068 Viking Studies A | |
Note | Formerly available as 126-270/370. Students who have completed 126-270/370 are not eligible to enrol in this subject. |
Credit Points | 12.5 |
HECS Band | 1 |
Coordinator | Dr Catrin Norrby |
Prerequisites | European studies students wishing to enrol in this subject would normally have completed first year European studies, see Prerequisites. |
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 is an introduction to the Old Norse language and 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 gained an understanding of the history and culture of Scandinavia during the Viking era and have developed basic reading skills in Old Norse so that they can read simple texts. |
Assessment | A 2-hour written examination, an essay of 1000 words, and regular language tests and assignments totalling 1000 words. |
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