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Course NOFI106

Old Norse Myth and Legend

Course offered :

Number of credits 5
Course offered (semester) Autumn
Subject overlap NOFI105
Schedule Schedule
Reading list Reading list

Language of Instruction

Norwegian

Pre-requirements

As the course is taught in Norwegian, students must have a good knowledge of the Norwegian language. Some knowledge of the Old Norse language is also an advantage.

Learning Outcomes

This is an introduction to Old Norse myth and legend. The course is intended for students already studying Old Norse or Scandinavian languages and literature abroad. The object is to give students a basic knowledge of Old Norse mythology and to some degree cult, taking the major Old Norse texts that contain information about this as a point of departure.

Contact Information

Department of Linguistic, Literary and Aesthetic Studies

advice@lle.uib.no

Course offered (semester)

Autumn

Language of Instruction

Norwegian

Learning Outcomes

This is an introduction to Old Norse myth and legend. The course is intended for students already studying Old Norse or Scandinavian languages and literature abroad. The object is to give students a basic knowledge of Old Norse mythology and to some degree cult, taking the major Old Norse texts that contain information about this as a point of departure.

Pre-requirements

As the course is taught in Norwegian, students must have a good knowledge of the Norwegian language. Some knowledge of the Old Norse language is also an advantage.

Subject Overlap

NOFI105

Compulsory Requirements

None. The Old Norse texts can be read in translation.

Assessment methods

Oral examination.

Contact Information

Department of Linguistic, Literary and Aesthetic Studies

advice@lle.uib.no