Undergraduate Course: Scandinavian Historical and Cultural Topics: From Runes to Rock Music (ELCS08034)
Course Outline
| School | School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures |
College | College of Humanities and Social Science |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 8 (Year 2 Undergraduate) |
Availability | Available to all students |
| SCQF Credits | 20 |
ECTS Credits | 10 |
| Summary | 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. Taught in English. |
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Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
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Other requirements | None |
Information for Visiting Students
| Pre-requisites | None |
Course Delivery Information
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| Academic year 2014/15, Available to all students (SV1)
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Quota: None |
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Full Year |
Timetable |
Timetable |
| Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) |
Total Hours:
200
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Lecture Hours 44,
Summative Assessment Hours 2,
Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 4,
Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours
150 )
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| Assessment (Further Info) |
Written Exam
60 %,
Coursework
40 %,
Practical Exam
0 %
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| Additional Information (Assessment) |
Semester 1 Essay (20%)
Semester 2 Essay (20%)
Degree Examination (2 hours) (60%) |
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| Exam Information |
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| Main Exam Diet S2 (April/May) | | 2:00 | |
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
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Additional Information
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Contacts
| Course organiser | Dr Alan Macniven
Tel: (0131 6)50 3279
Email: alan.macniven@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary | Miss Fiona Jack
Tel: (0131 6)50 3635
Email: f.jack@ed.ac.uk |
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