Starfsfólk VÍ
Fréttir frá alþjóðasamstarfinu
Komdu í heimsókn á bókasafnið
Fjarnám
Students read an Icelandic saga and work on projects that aim to enhance their understanding of the Icelandic language and society in the past. During their reading, emphasis is placed on the interaction of the characters in the saga as expressed in their personal relationships, feuds and ambitions. Students acquire skills in reading and understanding medieval texts and study the origin of this genre. Students read a modern Icelandic novel, work on various writing assignments and write an article based on an interview.
The final grade of the course is based on a variety of assignments and smaller exams. Students do not take a final exams at the end of the semester.