Undergraduate Course: Old Norse Studies (Ordinary) (ELCS09004)
Course Outline
School |
School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures |
College |
College of Humanities and Social Science |
Course type |
Standard |
Availability |
Available to all students |
Credit level (Normal year taken) |
SCQF Level 9 (Year 3 Undergraduate) |
Credits |
20 |
Home subject area |
European Languages & Cultures - Scandinavian Stud |
Other subject area |
None |
Course website |
http://www.arts.ed.ac.uk/scastuds/courses.html
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Taught in Gaelic? |
No |
Course description |
The student will gain a reading knowledge of Old Icelandic and a cultural and historical overview of the period. |
Information for Visiting Students
Pre-requisites |
None |
Displayed in Visiting Students Prospectus? |
Yes |
Course Delivery Information
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Delivery period: 2010/11 Semester 2, Available to all students (SV1)
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WebCT enabled: No |
Quota: None |
Location |
Activity |
Description |
Weeks |
Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
Central | Tutorial | | 1-11 | | 11:10 - 12:00 | | | | Central | Tutorial | | 1-11 | | | | 10:00 - 10:50 | |
First Class |
Week 1, Monday, 13:10 - 13:50, Zone: Central. Appleton Tower, 2.05 |
Exam Information |
Exam Diet |
Paper Name |
Hours:Minutes |
Stationery Requirements |
Comments |
Main Exam Diet S2 (April/May) | | 3:00 | 1 x 16 sides | c/w ELCS10004 | Resit Exam Diet (August) | | 3:00 | 1 x 16 sides | c/w ELCS10004 |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course the student will be expected to show the ability:
- to demonstrate sound knowledge and understanding of the language and period
- to translate Old Norse competently
- to recognise and acknowledge the complexities of the subject
- to understand and competently apply relevant concepts and theories
- to construct coherent arguments demonstrating an awareness of the problems posed by the texts and issues
- to demonstrate a high level of written and oral presentation
- to discuss alternative perspectives and show an awareness of contrasting viewpoints
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Assessment Information
One 3,000 word essay worth 30% + one exam in the spring diet worth 70% |
Special Arrangements
None |
Additional Information
Academic description |
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Syllabus |
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Transferable skills |
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Reading list |
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Study Abroad |
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Study Pattern |
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Keywords |
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Contacts
Course organiser |
Dr Alan Macniven
Tel: (0131 6)50 3279
Email: alan.macniven@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary |
Ms Jocelyn Proctor
Tel: (0131 6)51 3635
Email: jocelyn.proctor@ed.ac.uk |
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31 January 2011 7:41 am
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