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Syllabus: Fornaldarsögur Course
The syllabus for a course on the Fornaldarsögur.
Handout: Ketils saga hængs and Gríms saga loðinkinna
Handout for a course on the Fornaldarsögur
The structure of Bósa saga
A task sheet for students to help them analyse the structure of Bósa saga
Characteristics of Orally-Based Thought and Expression
A discussion of oral tradition and its characteristics.
Handout: Germanic Death Song
The structure and form of Germanic death song.
Syllabus: Oral Tradition
The syllabus for a course on oral tradition as related to Old Norse literature.
Handout: Runacy and Literacy
Handout for a seminar on the use of runes and literacy in Old Norse culture
Powerpoint: The Younger Futhark
An introduction to the younger futhark, the pre-Viking rune row.
Exercises: Medieval Inscriptions
A series of exercises related to studying medieval runic inscriptions.
Powerpoint: Medieval Rune Row
A Powerpoint slideshow introducing the medieval rune rows
Handout: Types of Abbreviations in Old Norse Manuscripts
A handout discussing the various abbreviations used in Old Norse manuscripts.
Viking Ship in Waterford
A replica Viking ship outside Reginalds Tower Viking Museum in Waterford.
Reconstruction of a Viking Ship
A reconstructed Viking Ship outside Reginalds Tower Viking Museum in Waterford.
Viking Ship Carving
A Viking ship carving in Reginalds Tower Viking Museum, Waterford city
A Reconstructed Viking Ship
A replica Viking ship on display outside Reginalds Tower Viking Museum.
Syllabus: Ancient Germanic Heroic Legend
Syllabus for a course focused on Germanic heroic legends in Old Norse, Old English, Latin and Middle High German literature.
Exercise: A Debate about Beowulf and Grettis Saga
A class exercise involving a debate about whether Beowulf's fight with Grendel has an analogue in Grettir's fight with Glamr
Handout: Beowulf and Grettis saga
A handout about Beowulf and Grettis saga, and the possible connection between the two.
Exercise: Questions about Beowulf for Discussion
A handout of questions to stimulate discussion about Beowulf
Handout: Preparation Sheet on Beowulf
A handout indicating what preparation students need to do for their study of Beowulf