Old English: Language and History

After completing this course, you:

• can account for the morphological and syntactic structure of Old English
• can account for the pronunciation of Old English and pronounce it yourself
• can translate simple texts
• can identify the key historical figures and events in the Old English period, and explain their impact

The students should have a solid basis in grammar and preferably also in phonetics.

ENG1100 or equivalent is required

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Seminar two hours per week for 14 weeks, 28 hours in total.

Students are expected to attend all teaching. The quality of the teaching depends on active participation in all seminars.

Obligatory activities:

• Within a specified date, students are asked to submit two obligatory assignments. In addition, there will be a number of small exercises throughout the term. Read more here about rules concerning valid excuses and how to apply for postponements.Information about guidelines for obligatory activities.
• It is obligatory to show up for a minimum of 60% of the teaching. In this course you must attend a minimum of 8 out of 14 seminars. The requirement is absolute. Attendance at 14 out of 14 seminars is strongly encouraged. If you miss a class it is your responsibility to catch up the work you have missed.

The allowed absence limit will cover all absences, including illness. You will not be granted valid absences with documentation, even when the absence is due to something beyond your control.

In certain circumstances, i.e., serious or chronic illness, you could apply for special needs accommodations

Fulfilled course requirements are only valid the semester you attend the course.

The obligatory requirements must be fulfilled in order to qualify for the exam.

There will be a a 4-hour written exam at the end of the term.

The language part counts approximately 75% towards the final grade, and the history part counts approximately 25%. Pass marks are required on both parts.

Specific assessment guidelines for this course will be made available on Canvas after the exam.

• Illness at exams / postponed exams
• Resitting an examination