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Old Norse - ENG00061M

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  • Department: English and Related Literature
  • Module co-ordinator: Prof. Matthew Townend
  • Credit value: 10 credits
  • Credit level: M
  • Academic year of delivery: 2022-23
    • See module specification for other years: 2021-22

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.

Assessment

Task Length % of module mark
Open Examination: Multiple choice questions online
Old Norse		 2 hours 100

Special assessment rules

None

Reassessment

Task Length % of module mark
Open Examination: Multiple choice questions online
Old Norse		 2 hours 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)


The information on this page is indicative of the module that is currently on offer. The University is constantly exploring ways to enhance and improve its degree programmes and therefore reserves the right to make variations to the content and method of delivery of modules, and to discontinue modules, if such action is reasonably considered to be necessary by the University. Where appropriate, the University will notify and consult with affected students in advance about any changes that are required in line with the University's policy on the Approval of Modifications to Existing Taught Programmes of Study.