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Module description
This module aims to give students insight into the Icelandic language, its structure and history. The module equips students with a basic knowledge of Icelandic, both written and spoken, so that they will be able to read elementary texts, engage in simple daily conversation, and pursue further studies in the modern language.
Students will gain knowledge of the fundamentals of Icelandic grammar, vocabulary, sentence structure and pronunciation. Modern texts will be studied as well, and students will practice both spoken and written Icelandic to develop their skills in expressing themselves in Icelandic. In addition, the module will cover in broad outline the history of the language and contemporary 鈥榣anguage politics鈥� (loan-words, neologisms etc.).
Preparatory Reading
Dictionaries
- ISLEX Or冒ab贸kin ()
- Sverrir H贸lmarsson, C Sanders & J Tucker, 脥slensk-ensk or冒ab贸k (1989).
- J贸n Skaptason et al., Ensk-铆slensk sk贸laor冒ab贸k (1998).
- 脥slensk-ensk ensk-铆slensk vasaor冒ab贸k (Forlagi冒 2012)
Readings, Grammar and Exercises
- S贸lborg J贸nsd贸ttir og 脼orbj枚rg Halld贸rsd贸ttir, 脥slenska fyrir alla (2011)
- 脼orbj枚rg Halld贸rsd贸ttir, Litli m谩lfr忙冒ingurinn (M铆mir)
- Icelandic Online I
Please note: This module description is accurate at the time of publication. Minor amendments may be made prior to the start of the academic year.
Module deliveries for 2024/25 academic year
Last updated
This module description was last updated on 8th April 2024.
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