Key information
- Faculty
- Faculty of Arts and Humanities
- Teaching department
- School of European Languages, Culture and Society
- Credit value
- 15
- Restrictions
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Available to Affiliates subject to space.
- Timetable
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Alternative credit options
There are no alternative credit options available for this module.
Norse myths and medieval sagas have been the source for 鈥減opular鈥 cultural trends since the first nationalistic approach of the Romantics in 19th century Europe. Today, such Norse-based representations have established a distinct visual and thematic identity within popular culture transcending national and cultural boundaries. Through study of the source myths combined with theoretical analysis of various popular texts such as fantasy and graphic novels, comic books, film, music, video games and MMORPGs (massively multiplayer online role-playing games), this module will guide students to situate these depictions within a larger theoretical framework of Nordic studies and cultural theory, while simultaneously enabling them to analyse their own relationship with the various representations of the 鈥減opular Norse鈥.
Module deliveries for 2024/25 academic year
Intended teaching term:
Term 2 听听听
Postgraduate (FHEQ Level 7)
Teaching and assessment
- Mode of study
- In person
- Methods of assessment
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100%
Coursework
- Mark scheme
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Numeric Marks
Other information
- Number of students on module in previous year
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0
- Module leader
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Ms Helga Luthersdottir
- Who to contact for more information
- h.luthersdottir@ucl.ac.uk
Intended teaching term:
Term 2 听听听
Undergraduate (FHEQ Level 6)
Teaching and assessment
- Mode of study
- In person
- Methods of assessment
-
100%
Coursework
- Mark scheme
-
Numeric Marks
Other information
- Number of students on module in previous year
-
0
- Module leader
-
Ms Helga Luthersdottir
- Who to contact for more information
- h.luthersdottir@ucl.ac.uk
Last updated
This module description was last updated on 19th August 2024.
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