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DRPS : Course Catalogue : School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures : European Languages & Cultures - Scandinavian Stud

Undergraduate Course: Scandinavian Historical and Cultural Topics 2 (ELCS08023)

Course Outline
SchoolSchool of Literatures, Languages and Cultures CollegeCollege of Humanities and Social Science
Course typeStandard AvailabilityAvailable to all students
Credit level (Normal year taken)SCQF Level 8 (Year 2 Undergraduate) Credits20
Home subject areaEuropean Languages & Cultures - Scandinavian Stud Other subject areaNone
Course website None Taught in Gaelic?No
Course descriptionA 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 (not applicable to Visiting Students)
Pre-requisites Co-requisites
Prohibited Combinations Other requirements None
Additional Costs None
Information for Visiting Students
Pre-requisitesEntry to any language course above introductory level is subject to a language test by the relevant subject area on arrival and at the discretion of the course organiser.
Displayed in Visiting Students Prospectus?Yes
Course Delivery Information
Delivery period: 2011/12 Full Year, Available to all students (SV1) WebCT enabled:  Yes Quota:  None
Location Activity Description Weeks Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
CentralLecture1-22 10:00 - 10:50
CentralLecture1-22 10:00 - 10:50
First Class Week 1, Monday, 10:00 - 10:50, Zone: Central. Chrystal Macmillan Building - Seminar Room 5
Exam Information
Exam Diet Paper Name Hours:Minutes
Main Exam Diet S2 (April/May)2:00
Resit Exam Diet (August)2:00
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
Assessment Information
Semester 1 Essay (20%)
Semester 2 Essay (20%)
Degree Examination (2 hours) (60%)

For Visiting Students no Exam required - 2 assessments only: Essay 1 (1600 words) 40%, Essay 2 (2000 words) 60%
Special Arrangements
None
Additional Information
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Contacts
Course organiserDr Alan Macniven
Tel: (0131 6)50 3279
Email: alan.macniven@ed.ac.uk
Course secretaryMs Jocelyn Proctor
Tel: (0131 6)50 3635
Email: jocelyn.proctor@ed.ac.uk
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