The Viking Age in Northern Europe and along the Eastern Routes
The aim of the course is to provide a basic survey of the Scandinavian Viking Age (c. 750 - 1100 AD) and its outward expansion, based on archaeology, literary sources and history of religion. Political, economic, religious and other cultural aspects of the period will be discussed, as well as later conceptions of the Vikings and how those conceptions have been put to use in different contexts. The course includes expert lectures, an informed guidance of the Viking exhibition of the Historical Museum, and a full-day excursion to Viking Age sites.
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Course structure
The course runs half-time and is taught as an evening class in English.
Teaching format
The teaching is in the form of lectures, a museum visit, and a one day excursion. The format of the teaching may be changed.
Teaching takes place on campus, in the museum and in the field.
Assessment
The methods of examination are: Obligatory attendance, individual assignments to be completed, and a take-home exam to be graded.
Examiner
Associate professor Nanouschka Myrberg Burström
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Schedule
The schedule will be available no later than one month before the start of the course. We do not recommend print-outs as changes can occur. At the start of the course, your department will advise where you can find your schedule during the course. -
Course reports
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Contact
Course director
- Office hours
By appointment.
Studieadministratör
- Office hours
Måndag-torsdag eller efter överenskommelse.
Study councellor
- Office hours
Monday-Thursday
- Phone hours
Monday-Thursday
