Curricular information is subject to change.
By the end of the trimester, students should be able to:
1. Describe the apocalyptic ideals of the Anglo-Saxons
2. Explain the complex relationships that Anglo-Saxons had with their Viking cousins/ancestors
3. Perform a close reading of an Old English text (in translation) that recognizes both formal and historical details
4. Analyze literary research and create an effective argument that combines both literary scholarship and literary analysis.
| Student Effort Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Specified Learning Activities | 76 |
| Autonomous Student Learning | 100 |
| Seminar (or Webinar) | 24 |
| Total | 200 |
Not applicable to this module.
| Description | Timing | Component Scale | % of Final Grade | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assignment(Including Essay): 2500-word essay on a selection of topics. Essay is due in week 12. Exact date will be given at start of term. | Week 14 | Graded | No | 60 |
No |
| Participation in Learning Activities: Students will be asked to choose 3 seminars during the term to write Discussion questions and to help lead discussion along with other students. | Week 1, Week 2, Week 3, Week 4, Week 5, Week 6, Week 7, Week 9, Week 10, Week 11 | Graded | No | 10 |
No |
| Portfolio: This portfolio is 3 seperate assignments that are meant to build a scaffolding for the essay. You will write a review of a journal article, an annotated bibliography, and an essay draft. | Week 6, Week 9, Week 11 | Graded | No | 30 |
No |
| Resit In | Terminal Exam |
|---|---|
| Spring | No |
• Feedback individually to students, on an activity or draft prior to summative assessment
• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment
• Peer review activities
The first half of the module will have writing assignments keyed to reading assignments. Group feedback in class will be offered on these. After the midterm, various writing tasks keyed to the final essay will be assigned. Students will receive both written and oral feedback individually on these assignments.
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Assoc Professor Rebecca Stephenson | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |