Course content

The objective of this study is to give students greater knowlegdge of Old Norse language structure and, compared to what is expected in NORD1106(NORD1101), broaden the knowledge of Old Norse. The course is composed of the study of a set list of texts, Old Norse grammar at university level, an overview of the history of language, and some secondary literature. NORD2201 together with NORD2202 Runology will give the students an in-depth understanding of older Scandinavian languages.

Learning outcome

At the completion of the course, students should demonstrate good knowledge of Old Norse language structure and in variants within the Old Norse language area, both geographical and chronological. In this context, students are expected to comment and argue for placing spatially and temporally un-normalized texts in different genres.

Learning methods and activities

Lectures/group work including writing papers. There will be supervision during the course of the semester. Obligatory activities: Approved reading list and at least 2 approved exercises (the length will be from ½ page and more depending on the exercise). There will be oral/written response (approved/not approved). Students may use an Old Norse dictionary during the exam.

Compulsory assignments

• Approved reading list
• Two approved written assignments

Recommended previous knowledge

NORD1101/1106 or equivalent.

Required previous knowledge

None.

Course materials

The curriculum should consist of one eddic poem, 40 pages normalized prose (a shorter saga) and 5 pages unnormalized Norwegian text from different genres. The selection of secondary literature in Old Norse language and Old Norse philology should cover approximately 200 pages.

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