NFI4123 – Runology - Runic Inscriptions from the Migration Period to the Viking Age
Course description
Schedule, syllabus and examination date
Course content
Runology is concerned with some 1300 years of the history of writing.
Runes constituted the script used by many Germanic peoples from the second century A.D. Their use died out in Norway around 1400.
This advanced course covers the runic inscriptions from the Migration Period and the Viking Age.
In addition to close study of runic writing, there is also focus on particular issues of the period.
Learning outcome
The students will gain special knowledge of the eldest runes and runic inscriptions.
The course will also provide insight into the ancient language history and cultural history in the light of runic writing.
Admission
Students who are admitted to study programmes at UiO must each semester register which courses and exams they wish to sign up for in Studentweb.
Students enrolled in other Master's Degree Programmes can, on application, be admitted to the course if this is cleared by their own study programme.
If you are not already enrolled as a student at UiO, please see our information about admission requirements and procedures.
Prerequisites
Formal prerequisite knowledge
NFI1100 – Runology - General Introduction or NFI4100 – Runology - General Introduction
Overlapping courses
10 credits overlap with NFI2101 – Runology - Runic Inscriptions from the Migration Period to the Viking Age
Teaching
28 hours of seminars and lectures throughout the semester.
Students must submit an individual reading list within a set deadline. The reading list must be approved by the teacher in order to take the final exam.
Examination
The final assessment is based on a trial lecture. Two weeks before exam day I will give you a specified topic, and you will have two weeks to prepare a 20 minutes' oral presentation for Your fellow students.
After your 20 minutes there will be 10 minutes for discussion and questions from the audience.
Every student has to be present and listen to the prsentations and take part in the discussuion.
Every student will get a individual topic.
Use of sources and citation
You should familiarize yourself with the rules that apply to the use of sources and citations. If you violate the rules, you may be suspected of cheating/attempted cheating.
Language of examination
The trial lecture must be held in English
Grading scale
Grades are awarded on a scale from A to F, where A is the best grade and F is a fail. Read more about the grading system.
Explanations and appeals
Resit an examination
Withdrawal from an examination
It is possible to take the exam up to 3 times. If you withdraw from the exam after the deadline or during the exam, this will be counted as an examination attempt.
Special examination arrangements
Application form, deadline and requirements for special examination arrangements.