Introduction to Language and Culture in Northern Scandinavia
In this introductory course, you will encounter literary works about and from Northern Scandinavia and learn about the language situation both past and present.
Northern Scandinavia is a linguistically and culturally diverse region. In this introductory course, you will encounter literary works about and from the area and learn about the language situation both past and present. We will read and discuss a contemporary work of fiction and become acquainted with Icelandic sagas, Sami, and Tornedalian authorship.
In addition to knowledge about Nordic languages, an overview of minority languages in the area is provided, both in terms of present-day circumstances and how they have evolved over time. We will also take a closer look at multilingual landscapes today and discuss them from a historical perspective.
Late applications might be possible.
English
Mixed, 25%, Distance
No mandatory meetings.
Course details
| Academic level(s) | Bachelor |
|---|---|
| Country | Sweden |
| Language of instruction | |
| Institution | Umeå University |
| Begin date | 28.08.2023 |
| End date | 14.01.2024 |
| Registration deadline | 17.04.2023 |
| ECTS credits | 7.5 |
| Field school | No |
| Fields of study | Foreign languagesSociology and cultural studies |
| Teaching place | Online |
| Tags | northernculturesamiscandinaviaicelandhistorylinguisticsnordicminoritieslanguagesindigenous cultureCultural History |