Scandinavian Historical and Cultural Topics 2 (U03193)

? Credit Points : 20 ? SCQF Level : 8 ? Acronym : LLC-2-U03193

A wide-ranging survey of Scandinavian history and culture (literature, film and the visual arts)from the Viking Age to the present day. At the end of the course the student will have an understanding of the individuality of the Scandinavian nations, of their shared heritage and their connections with Europe as a whole. No language knowledge is involved and all texts will be dealt with in translation.

Entry Requirements

none

Variants

? This course has variants for part year visiting students, as follows

Scandinavian Historical and Cultural Topics 2 (VS1) (Semester 1 (Blocks 1-2))

Subject Areas

Home subject area

European Languages and Cultures - Scandinavian Studies, (School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures, Schedule G)

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : 2nd year

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

? Contact Teaching Time : 2 hour(s) per week for 20 weeks

First Class Information

Date	Start	End	Room	Area	Additional Information
19/09/2007	10:00	11:00	Tutorial Room M1, Appleton Tower	Central

All of the following classes

Type	Day	Start	End	Area
Lecture	Monday	10:00	10:50	Central
Lecture	Wednesday	10:00	10:50	Central

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course students should have:
- gained an appreciation of the main chronological and thematic issues in Scandinavian history and culture
- developed their ability to engage critically with primary and secondary sources
- developed their ability to engage critically with the material
- developed their ability to produce coherent analytical text in essays and exam conditions
- understood the importance of working in a tutorial group, including preparation and contribution