COURSE OF Celtic and Scandinavian Studies

University of Edinburgh (Edinburgh)

University: http://www.ed.ac.uk/studying

Course: https://www.ed.ac.uk/ug/QR56

This programme offers the opportunity to study the languages, literatures and cultures of the Celtic and Scandinavian worlds side-by-side. In Celtic, we work with the medieval literary tradition in Gaelic and Welsh, the most extensive in the whole of Europe, with the rich oral tradition recorded from the eighteenth century to the present day, and with poetry from the eighteenth-century golden age of Gaelic literature. We explore nineteenth- and twentieth-century responses to the rapid social, cultural, and linguistic changes in countries where the Celtic languages are spoken, and work with the writing, song, and media production emerging from the lively and varied contemporary cultural scene in Gaelic Scotland, Ireland, and Wales. Scottish Gaelic is at the heart of the study of Celtic at the University of Edinburgh, and at honours level, it is also possible to study modern Irish and the medieval Celtic languages. At all levels, we offer courses in language, literature, history, and culture, enabling you to build your programme by developing your own interests in particular areas, periods, and disciplines of Celtic studies. The languages, history, politics and culture of the Scandinavian countries have had a considerable impact beyond the Nordic region. In this part of your programme you will explore Scandinavian culture, past and present, alongside the study of the Scandinavian languages. Edinburgh has an excellent reputation for its research in this area. Regular research seminars and cultural events provide students with opportunities to find out more about the latest developments in Scandinavian culture and research. Whichever of the three main languages, Danish, Norwegian or Swedish, you choose to specialise in, you will also gain a passive knowledge of the other two during the course of your programme. You do not need a previous knowledge of any of the languages as courses are available for beginners. The relatively small class sizes provide an informal and supportive learning environment.

Master of Arts (with Honours) - MA (Hons)

Duration: 4 years

Study mode: Full-time

Qualification requirements: ABB (±16 PT)

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