The Enlightenment in Scandinavia (Ordinary) (U03342)

? Credit Points : 20 ? SCQF Level : 9 ? Acronym : LLC-3-SS

The course traces the history of the Enlightenment in Scandinavia from its first appearance in the writings of Ludvig Holberg, via its manifestations in Fru Nordenflycht and Carl von Linni to its late flowering in the works of Henrik Wergeland and its fusion with pre-romanticism in Jens Baggesen. The emphases of the course will be placed on the development of ideas and on the common European background as well as on individual authors and works in their Scandinavian context.

Entry Requirements

? Pre-requisites : Ordinary students only.

? Costs : Essential course texts.

Subject Areas

Home subject area

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

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : 3rd year

? Delivery Period : Not being delivered

? Contact Teaching Time : 1 hour(s) per week for 20 weeks

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course students will be expected to show the ability:
- to demonstrate sound knowledge and understanding of the chosen specialism(s)
- to recognise and acknowledge the complexity of the subject
- to show an understanding of and apply competently relevant concepts and theories
- to construct coherent arguments which demonstrate an awareness of the problems posed by the texts/issues studied
- to demonstrate a high level of expression in both written and oral presentations
- to offer alternative perspectives and show an awareness of contrasting viewpoints.

Assessment Information

1 essay of 3000 words (30%), 1 exam paper of 3 hours (70%).

Exam times

Diet	Diet Month	Paper Code	Paper Name	Length
1ST	May	1	The Enlightenment in Scandinavia (Ordinary)	3 hour(s)
2ND	August	1	The Enlightenment in Scandinavia	3 hour(s)