Old Norse - ENG00061M
- Department: English and Related Literature
- Credit value: 10 credits
- Credit level: M
- Academic year of delivery: 2022-23
Module will run
| Occurrence | Teaching period |
|---|---|
| A | Autumn Term 2022-23 to Spring Term 2022-23 |
Module aims
The aim of the Old Norse course is to introduce beginners, or those with only a little experience, to the fundamentals of Old Norse grammar, and to develop in them a reading knowledge of the language.
Module learning outcomes
By the end of the course, students will be expected to have acquired:
- A sound grasp of the fundamentals of Old Norse grammar
- Adequate reading skills in the Old Norse language
- An ability to find their way through texts which they may not be able to translate in full.
Indicative assessment
| Task | % of module mark |
|---|---|
| Open Examination | 100 |
Special assessment rules
None
Indicative reassessment
| Task | % of module mark |
|---|---|
| Open Examination | 100 |
Module feedback
Feedback supplied weekly in class and exam results given within 25 working days.
Indicative reading
The prescribed textbook will be as follows:
- Michael Barnes, A New Introduction to Old Norse: Part I Grammar (3rd ed., 2007)
- Anthony Faulkes, A New Introduction to Old Norse: Part II Reader (4th ed., 2007)
- Anthony Faulkes, A New Introduction to Old Norse: Part III Glossary and Index of Names (4th ed., 2007)