Universität Wien

120178 AR Adv. CS: The Isles. Britain before the Anglo-Saxons (2008S)

4.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 12 - Anglistik
Continuous assessment of course work

Anrechenbar für die AHStG-Studienpläne als K531 und K532 für Zweitfach-AnglistInnen sowie als K 701 Vorprüfungsfach. Im UniStG-Studienplan (Diplomstudium) für Cultural Studies Schwerpunktmodul sowie für UF Englisch als Wahlfach (ECTS: 3.00).

Details

Language: English

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Wednesday 02.04. 15:00 - 17:00 Raum 3 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-13
  • Wednesday 09.04. 15:00 - 17:00 Raum 3 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-13
  • Wednesday 16.04. 15:00 - 17:00 Raum 3 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-13
  • Wednesday 23.04. 15:00 - 17:00 Raum 3 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-13
  • Wednesday 30.04. 15:00 - 17:00 Raum 3 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-13
  • Wednesday 07.05. 15:00 - 17:00 Raum 3 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-13
  • Wednesday 14.05. 15:00 - 17:00 Raum 3 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-13
  • Wednesday 21.05. 15:00 - 17:00 Raum 3 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-13
  • Wednesday 28.05. 15:00 - 17:00 Raum 3 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-13
  • Wednesday 04.06. 15:00 - 17:00 Raum 3 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-13
  • Wednesday 11.06. 15:00 - 17:00 Raum 3 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-13
  • Wednesday 18.06. 15:00 - 17:00 Raum 3 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-13
  • Wednesday 25.06. 15:00 - 17:00 Raum 3 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-13

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

The group of islands now known as Britain had a variety of names, languages and cultures before the arrival of the Anglo-Saxons, who introduced the language that came to be English.
The course will examine some of the linguistic, cultural and archaeological evidence of this 'dark age', and will also investigate how and why English came to be the national language rather than a Celtic language. In addition we shall look at some of the Celtic 'stories' which became influential throughout Europe
Attention will also be paid to the ethnic and cultural similarities and differences between the peoples of 'The Isles' and the peoples of mainland Europe

Assessment
Students' oral presentations and a final test.

Assessment and permitted materials

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Students will have a deeper understanding of the complexities of British cultures and of the early history of the British Isles

Examination topics

Short introductions of topics by course leader. Student presentations based on reading.

Reading list

Texts will be distributed as necessary

Core text: Norman Davies. 2000. The Isles: a history. London: Papermac.

Association in the course directory

426, 428, 436, 438, 722; K531, K532, K701

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