AUSCA 101 - Beginners' Norwegian I

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-1)

AUSCA 101 and 102 are designed to develop ability in reading and writing Norwegian, with a strong emphasis on the development of comprehension and oral communication skills. During this process, the student participates in a wide variety of interactive activities and is also exposed to contemporary Norwegian culture. These two courses not only encourage the student to think critically about the principles of grammar as they relate to the Norwegian language, but also stimulate an in-depth understanding of the principles by which language functions in general. These two courses also lead the student through the steps of reflective learning as they consider and discuss language learning strategies.

AUSCA 102 - Beginners' Norwegian II

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-1)

Continuation of AUSCA 101. Prerequisite: AUSCA 101.

AUSCA 142 - Viking Age Mythology

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0)

A survey of Viking Age / Old Norse mythology and heroic legends, focusing on readings in translation from the Poetic and Prose Eddas. The influence of Old Norse mythology on European and North American visual art, literature, popular culture, and music from the 19th century to the present is also examined.