THE SAGAS OF ICELANDERS IN ENGLISH TRANSLATION

LITTRANS/SCANDST 435

Course Description

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 In addition, gain an understanding of the methodological problems involved in studying sagas as historical documents.

Prerequisties

Sophomore standing

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

Not Reported

Offered

Not Reported

Grade Point Average

2.62

-14.2% from Historical

Completion Rate

100%

3.33% from Historical

A Rate

23.08%

-34.97% from Historical

Class Size

193.55% from Historical

Instructors (2025 Fall)

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