MASTERPIECES OF SCANDINAVIAN LITERATURE: FROM THE MIDDLE AGES TO 1900

SCANDST 373

Course Description

During the late Middle Ages, Scandinavian literature reached its first high point: The Old Norse sagas and poems. Study Scandinavian literature from the sagas to the prose and drama of the golden age of the late 19th century.

Prerequisties

SCANDST 202 , SCANDST 212 , or SCANDST 222

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

Not Reported

Offered

Not Reported

Grade Point Average

3.88

2.57% from Historical

Completion Rate

100%

No change from Historical

A Rate

75%

12.5% from Historical

Class Size

285.19% from Historical

Instructors (2025 Fall)

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IN TRANSLATION:MASTERPIECES OF SCANDINAVIAN LITERATURE, MIDDLE AGES-1900

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An introduction to Scandinavian literary and intellectual history, placed in a European context, from Old Norse sagas to end of 19th century.

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MASTERPIECES OF SCANDINAVIAN LITERATURE: FROM THE MIDDLE AGES TO 1900

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