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Old Norse (P00407)

? Credit Points : 20 ? SCQF Level : 11 ? Acronym : LLC-P-P00407

A introduction to the language, literature and culture of medieval Scandinavia, with an emphasis on Iceland. A study in particular of saga and edda, and an examination of the critical approaches that have been taken in this field since c. 1880.

Entry Requirements

none

Subject Areas

Home subject area

Common Courses (School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures), (School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures, Schedule G)

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : Postgraduate

? Delivery Period : Full Year (Blocks 1-4)

? Contact Teaching Time : 1 hour(s) per week for 22 weeks

All of the following classes

Type	Day	Start	End	Area
Lecture	Thursday	15:00	15:50	Central

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

A reading ability of Old Norse; familiarity with the literature and culture c. 1000-1300; an understanding of critical and theoretical approaches pertaining to the period; communicative, presentational and writing skills.