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 |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 8 (Year 2 Undergraduate) |
Availability | Available to all students |
| SCQF Credits | 20 |
ECTS Credits | 10 |
| Summary | 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. |
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Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
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Other requirements | 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. |
| High Demand Course? |
Yes |
Course Delivery Information
| Not being delivered |
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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Additional Information
| Graduate Attributes and Skills |
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| Keywords | DELC Scand 2 H&C Topics |
Contacts
| Course organiser | Dr Alan Macniven
Tel: (0131 6)50 3279
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Course secretary | Mrs Vivien Macnish Porter
Tel: (0131 6)50 3646
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