126-072 The Runes of Scandinavia

Credit Points

HECS Band

Coordinator

Prerequisites

126-064 Intermediate Swedish A, 126-065 Intermediate Swedish B, 126-066 Intermediate Swedish C, 126-067 Intermediate Swedish D. European studies students wishing to enrol in this subject would normally have completed first year European studies, see Prerequisites.

Semester

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.