Undergraduate Course: Scandinavian Historical and Cultural Topics 2 (ELCS08023)
Course Outline
| School | School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures |
College | College of Humanities and Social Science |
| Course type | Standard |
Availability | Available to all students |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 8 (Year 2 Undergraduate) |
Credits | 20 |
| Home subject area | European Languages & Cultures - Scandinavian Stud |
Other subject area | None |
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Taught in Gaelic? | No |
| Course description | 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. |
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
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Other requirements | None |
| Additional Costs | None |
Information for Visiting Students
| Pre-requisites | Entry to any language course above introductory level is subject to a language test by the relevant subject area on arrival and at the discretion of the course organiser. |
| Displayed in Visiting Students Prospectus? | Yes |
Course Delivery Information
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| Delivery period: 2012/13 Full Year, Available to all students (SV1)
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WebCT enabled: Yes |
Quota: None |
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| Central | Lecture | | 1-22 | | | 10:00 - 10:50 | | | | Central | Lecture | | 1-22 | 10:00 - 10:50 | | | | |
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| Main Exam Diet S2 (April/May) | | 2:00 | | | | Resit Exam Diet (August) | | 2:00 | | |
Summary of Intended 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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Assessment Information
Semester 1 Essay (20%)
Semester 2 Essay (20%)
Degree Examination (2 hours) (60%)
For Visiting Students no Exam required - 2 assessments only: Essay 1 (1600 words) 40%, Essay 2 (2000 words) 60% |
Special Arrangements
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Additional Information
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Contacts
| Course organiser | Dr Alan Macniven
Tel: (0131 6)50 3279
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Course secretary | Ms Jocelyn Proctor
Tel: (0131 6)50 3635
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