Starfsfólk VÍ
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Fjarnám
Students read Old Norse poetry (The Eddaic poems) and work on projects that aim to enhance their understanding of ancient history and society. In addition, students analyse medieval literature in order to understand whether it has relevance in the present day. Students read Nordic mythology and get acquainted with the mythology of Nordic people in the past. Students carry out creative tasks based on mythology and need to utilize information technology to complete their projects. Students work on both verbal and written assignments; students analyse texts and form an understanding of it based on their own experiences and ideas. They get acquainted with art and multimedia content, which is course specific, as well as content on the Internet. Students read modern short stories, discuss them and gain insight into the basic concepts of literature.
The final grade of the course is based on final exam and variety of assignments such as a wide range of written tasks, group work and presentation. There are also tests based on content material.