2021 Fall
SCANDIN R5A 001 - LEC 001
Reading and Composition
The Icelandic Saga
Kate Heslop, Rue Taylor
Class #:23423
Units: 4
Instruction Mode:
In-Person Instruction
Offered through
Scandinavian
Current Enrollment
Total Open Seats:
0
Enrolled: 17
Waitlisted: 0
Capacity: 17
Waitlist Max: 3
No Reserved Seats
Hours & Workload
9 hours of outside work hours per week, and 3 hours of instructor presentation of course materials per week.
Other classes by Kate Heslop
Course Catalog Description
Reading and composition in connection with the representation of Scandinavia by outsiders and insiders. Satisfies the first half of the Reading and Composition requirement.
Class Description
This course offers an introduction into the world of medieval Iceland through one of its most striking literary genres: the family saga. These narratives, read in translation, capture the trials and tribulations of those eking out a living in a harsh land against the dramatic backdrop of the Viking Age. Topics include the founding of the Icelandic Commonwealth, the discovery of the New World, the pagan religion and conversion to Christianity, the strong role of women in Norse society, and the constant tension between violent feud and the law. Brimming with memorable characters and rich in both drama and humor, the sagas remain an enduring legacy of the Middle Ages – a tapestry of the human condition that still resonates today.
The aim of this course is to help students further their skills in reading, analysis and composition. Coursework will focus on close reading, developing original arguments, working with textual evidence, drafting and revising, and producing a strong final essay.
Texts:
The Sagas of the Icelanders (Penguin, ISBN: 978-0141000039)
Class Notes
Due to the high demand for R&C courses we monitor attendance very carefully. Attendance is mandatory the first two weeks of classes, this includes all enrolled and wait listed students. If you do not attend all classes the first two weeks you may be dropped. If you are attempting to add into this cl..
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Due to the high demand for R&C courses we monitor attendance very carefully. Attendance is mandatory the first two weeks of classes, this includes all enrolled and wait listed students. If you do not attend all classes the first two weeks you may be dropped. If you are attempting to add into this class during weeks 1 and 2 and did not attend the first day, you will be expected to attend all class meetings thereafter and, if space permits, you may be enrolled from the wait list.
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Rules & Requirements
Requisites
- Satisfaction of the Entry Level Writing Requirement.
Repeat Rules
Course is not repeatable for credit.
Requirements class fulfills
First half of the Reading and Composition Requirement
Reserved Seats
Current Enrollment
No Reserved Seats
Textbooks & Materials
See class syllabus or https://calstudentstore.berkeley.edu/textbooks for the most current information.
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Associated Sections
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