Syllabus for Celtic History and Culture

Keltisk historia och kultur

Syllabus

  • 7.5 credits
  • Course code: 5KS203
  • Education cycle: First cycle
  • Main field(s) of study and in-depth level: _

    Explanation of codes

    The code indicates the education cycle and in-depth level of the course in relation to other courses within the same main field of study according to the requirements for general degrees:

    First cycle

    • G1N: has only upper-secondary level entry requirements
    • G1F: has less than 60 credits in first-cycle course/s as entry requirements
    • G1E: contains specially designed degree project for Higher Education Diploma
    • G2F: has at least 60 credits in first-cycle course/s as entry requirements
    • G2E: has at least 60 credits in first-cycle course/s as entry requirements, contains degree project for Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science
    • GXX: in-depth level of the course cannot be classified

    Second cycle

    • A1N: has only first-cycle course/s as entry requirements
    • A1F: has second-cycle course/s as entry requirements
    • A1E: contains degree project for Master of Arts/Master of Science (60 credits)
    • A2E: contains degree project for Master of Arts/Master of Science (120 credits)
    • AXX: in-depth level of the course cannot be classified

  • Grading system: Fail (U), Pass (G), Pass with distinction (VG)
  • Established: 2007-11-06
  • Established by:
  • Revised: 2021-03-03
  • Revised by: The Department Board
  • Applies from: Autumn 2022
  • Entry requirements: General entry requirements and English 6
  • Responsible department: Department of English

Decisions and guidelines

The syllabus was adopted by the Board of the Faculty of Languages on 2007-11-06 to be in effect as of 2008-07-01. The course syllabus revised 2008-10-23 to be in effect as of 2009-01-01.

Learning outcomes

Upon completing the component students will

- be able to give an account of the fundamental features of ancient and medieval Celtic social conditions

- be able to give an account of the fundamental features of ancient and medieval Celtic history

- be able to give an account of the fundamental features of ancient and medieval Celtic archaeology

- be able to give an account of the fundamental features of medieval Irish and Welsh law.

Content

The component focuses on ancient and medieval Celtic cultural history.

Instruction

Campus-based course: Group instruction. Language of instruction is English. The teaching can partly be given with web support.

Internet-based course: Teaching is done in the the virtual learning environment. A number of on-campus meetings for group instruction may be added. Language of instruction is English.

Assessment

Campus-based course: examination is done both orally and in writing as well as by continuous assessment. Internet-based course: examination is done in writing. Grades used are either Fail, Pass, or Pass with Distinction.

Students who do not achieve a passing grade on the regular examination will have another opportunity to take the examination within a reasonable period of time after the regular examination.

Students who fail a certain examination twice have the right upon request, following consultation with the head of department, to have another examiner appointed.

Transitional provisions

For transitional regulations in the case of changes in the syllabus, please contact the student adviser.

Other directives

For admission to the course Celtic languages B another 22.7 higher education credits from Celtic languages A are required.

If the syllabus or course reading for a component has been changed, students have a right to be examined under the original syllabus and course reading on two occasions during the following semester. Normally this right then expires. Otherwise there are no limitations on the number of examination opportunities.

Syllabus Revisions

Reading list

Reading list

Applies from: Autumn 2022

Some titles may be available electronically through the University library.

Main Readings

Secondary Readings

  • Chadwick, Nora K. Cunliffe, Barry W. The Celts

    2. ed. /b with an introductory chapter by Barry Cunliffe: London: Penguin, 1997

    Find in the library

  • Cunliffe, Barry W. The Celts : a very short introduction

    Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2003

    Find in the library

  • James, Simon Exploring the world of the Celts

    London: Thames and Hudson, 2005

    Find in the library

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