IRSK4303 – Celtic Mythological Texts
Schedule, syllabus and examination date
Studies in Celtic mythology. The main emphasis will be on the study of Irish and Welsh mythological texts.
Through the study of texts the students will gain thorough knowledge of Celtic Mythology from before Christianity and the ability to explain how this tradition continued into the Christian era.
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No more than 12 students
Recommended previous knowledge
10 credits overlap with IRSK2303 – Celtic Mythological Texts
28 hours in all. Each student has to hand in an essay of 3-5 pages during the semester which needs approved in order for the student to take the final exam.
Approved obligatory assignments are valid the next two times the course is given.
Access to teaching
A student who has completed compulsory instruction and coursework and has had these approved, is not entitled to repeat that instruction and coursework. A student who has been admitted to a course, but who has not completed compulsory instruction and coursework or had these approved, is entitled to repeat that instruction and coursework, depending on available capacity.
A three day home examination.
Use of sources and citation
Language of examination
The examination text is given in English.You may submit your response in Norwegian, Swedish, Danish or English.
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
A term paper or equivalent that is passed may not be resubmitted in revised form.
If you withdraw from the exam after the deadline, this will be counted as an examination attempt.
The course is subject to continuous evaluation. At regular intervals we also ask students to participate in a more comprehensive evaluation.