Description
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 ‘language politics’ (loan-words, neologisms etc.).
Preparatory Reading
Dictionaries
- ISLEX Orðabókin ()
- Sverrir Hólmarsson, C Sanders & J Tucker, Íslensk-ensk orðabók (1989).
- Jón Skaptason et al., Ensk-íslensk skólaorðabók (1998).
- Íslensk-ensk ensk-íslensk vasaorðabók (Forlagið 2012)
Readings, Grammar and Exercises
- Sólborg Jónsdóttir og Þorbjörg Halldórsdóttir, Íslenska fyrir alla (2011)
- Þorbjörg Halldórsdóttir, Litli málfræðingurinn (Mímir)
- 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 19th August 2024.