126-072 The Runes of Scandinavia

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.

This subject is taught in Swedish and 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.

• be able to seek and evaluate information and new ideas critically;

• be able to plan and execute tasks and projects efficiently and independently, as well as part of a team.

A 1-hour examination 25%; a research essay of 3000 words end of semester 75%.

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