Old Norse Mythology (VS1) (U03651)

? Credit Points : 10 ? SCQF Level : 10 ? Acronym : LLC-4-SS

The central theme of the course is the understanding and interpretation of Old Norse mythology. Students will be introduced to different types of source material and to ways in which these can be used to supplement each other. The course combines disciplines such as philology, history of religion and ethnology.

Entry Requirements

? This course is only available to part year visiting students.

? This course is a variant of the following course : U03514

? 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 : 4th year

? Delivery Period : Semester 1 (Blocks 1-2)

? Contact Teaching Time : 1 hour(s) per week for 11 weeks

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

Students who complete the course will gain an understanding of Old Norse thought and of religious beliefs current in the Scandinavian area from the Iron Age into the early medieval period. They will gain experience of interdisciplinary work.