IRSK2303 – Celtic Mythological Texts
Course description
Schedule, syllabus and examination date
Course content
Studies in Celtic mythology. The main emphasis will be on the study of Irish and Welsh mythological texts.
Learning outcome
Through the study of texts the students will gain thorough knowledge of Celtic mythology from before Christianity and the ability to explain how this tradition continued into the Christian era.
Admission to the course
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Recommended previous knowledge
Overlapping courses
- 10 credits overlap with IRSK4303 – Celtic Mythological Texts.
Teaching
28 hours in all. In order to take this home examination, a 3-5 pages essay must be submitted and approved during the semester.
Access to teaching
A student who has completed compulsory instruction and coursework and has had these approved, is not entitled to repeat that instruction and coursework. A student who has been admitted to a course, but who has not completed compulsory instruction and coursework or had these approved, is entitled to repeat that instruction and coursework, depending on available capacity.
Examination
A three day home examination.
Language of examination
The examination text is given in English.You may submit your response in Norwegian, Swedish, Danish or English.
Grading scale
Grades are awarded on a scale from A to F, where A is the best grade and F is a fail. Read more about the grading system.
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