THE SAGAS OF ICELANDERS IN ENGLISH TRANSLATION

Name: THE SAGAS OF ICELANDERS IN ENGLISH TRANSLATION
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LITTRANS/SCANDST 435

课程描述

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 In addition, gain an understanding of the methodological problems involved in studying sagas as historical documents.

先修课程

Sophomore standing

满足要求

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

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平均绩点

2.62

-14.2% 相比历史数据

完成率

100%

3.33% 相比历史数据

A率

23.08%

-34.97% 相比历史数据

班级规模

193.55% 相比历史数据

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