Introduction to Scandinavian Linguistics
Introduction to Scandinavian linguistics covering the historical development and structural features of Scandinavian languages within the region as a linguistic area.
Summary
Recent recorded grades — Fall 2014: 3.80 GPA, 90.0% A/AB (n=10 letter grades); Fall 2017: 3.19 GPA, 87.5% A/AB (n=8 letter grades); Fall 2023: 3.67 GPA, 83.3% A/AB (n=6 letter grades).
What you’ll be able to do
Compose an overview of the historical development of the Scandinavian languages from their common Germanic roots.
Identify the main linguistic differences between East Norse and West Norse varieties.
Recognize major phonological, morphological, and syntactic features that distinguish the Scandinavian languages.
Explore the influence of language contact, cultural exchange, and political history on the evolution of Scandinavian languages.
Identify opportunities for further study in linguistics and Scandinavian philology.
Produce well-researched scholarly work that integrates primary materials with critical analysis and secondary scholarship.
Source: UW Guide
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the class
Recent recorded grades — Fall 2014: 3.80 GPA, 90.0% A/AB (n=10 letter grades); Fall 2017: 3.19 GPA, 87.5% A/AB (n=8 letter grades); Fall 2023: 3.67 GPA, 83.3% A/AB (n=6 letter grades).
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Topics
- Historical developments and structural features
- Differences between East Norse and West Norse
- Language contact, cultural exchange, and political history
Skills
- Composing overviews of historical language development
- Recognizing phonological, morphological, and syntactic features
- Exploring influences of language contact and political history
- Producing scholarly work integrating primary and secondary sources
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