Scandinavian and Arctic Courses-Fall 2013

SCAN 463 – Ibsen in Translation

T Th  12:30-1:50 PM

3 or 4 credit hours

Dr. Theo Malekin

This course is dedicated to the major works of Henrik Ibsen, one of the most important playwrights in the history of modern drama.  Adapting an international and comparative perspective, the course situates Ibsen’s plays within the modern European and American drama tradition.   Same as CWL 463, THEA 483, ENGL 455

 

SCAN 252 – Viking Sagas in Translation

M W F  11:00-11:50 AM

3 credit hours

Dr. Theo Malekin

This course will explore Old Norse/Icelandic literature in translation, including the various “kings’ sagas,” family sagas, mythical-heroic sagas, and romances.

(This course satisfies the General Education Criteria for a Literature and the Arts, and Western Comparative Culture course.)  Same as CWL 252 / MDVL 252.