EN5017
Old English
2015-2016
20
10
SCQF level 11
Full Year
Academic year(s): 2015-2016
SCOTCAT credits : 20
ECTS credits : 10
Level : SCQF level 11
Semester: Full Year
Planned timetable:
A grounding in Old English grammar and translation from Old English will be acquired with the help of grammar exercises and translation practice on original Old English texts. It is recognized that students may join this module with widely varying levels of experience of Old English, from none to fairly extensive. The aim is to get all students to an acceptable level of proficiency in reading and translation, and this is reflected in the assessment of this module by two translation exercises. Time and students' linguistic expertise permitting, some literary contextualization of the texts studied and translated may also be included. An electronic component (WebCT, databases, internet tools) will assist students in their acquisition of the necessary knowledge of Old English grammar, vocabulary and syntax.