THE SAGAS OF ICELANDERS IN ENGLISH TRANSLATION
The prose narratives of medieval Iceland. Gain an understanding of saga literature as a genre and of the cultural history of Iceland in the Viking Era and the Middle Ages, based on the interplay between pagan codes of honor and Christian ethics. In addition, gain an understanding of the methodological problems involved in studying sagas as historical documents.
Prerequisites & course information
Requisites: Sophomore standing Course Designation: Core GenEd - Humanities & Arts Breadth - Literature Level - Advanced L&S Credit - L&S Liberal Arts and Science Repeatable for Credit: No Last Taught: Spring 2022 Learning Outcomes: 1. Demonstrate understanding of approaches, concepts, and current and classical findings in the area of concentration. Audience: Undergraduate 2. Appropriately apply major theories in terms of analyzing Old Norse-Icelandic texts. Audience: Undergraduate 3. Analyze Old Norse-Icelandic texts, especially with a view to historical knowledge and jurisprudence. Audience: Undergraduate Learning Outcomes: 1. Demonstrate understanding of approaches, concepts, and current and classical findings in the area of concentration. Audience: Undergraduate 2. Appropriately apply major theories in terms of analyzing Old Norse-Icelandic texts. Audience: Undergraduate 3. Analyze Old Norse-Icelandic texts, especially with a view to historical knowledge and jurisprudence. Audience: Undergraduate
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- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027
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- THE SAGAS OF ICELANDERS IN ENGLISH TRANSLATION · 3 credits.