Program Overview

Program Overview

The Nordic Mythology program is a 3-credit course that explores mythology, literature, ritual, traditions, medieval folklore, and religion from Nordic areas and Scandinavia.

Course Details

Requisites

• Sophomore standing

Course Designation

• Breadth - Literature
• Counts toward the Humanities requirement
• Level - Intermediate L&S
• Credit - Counts as Liberal Arts and Science credit in L&S
• Repeatable for Credit: No
• Last Taught: Fall 2025

Learning Outcomes

1. Recognize, describe, and analyze cultural phenomena, specifically pre-Christian Nordic Religion, and put it into context.
2. Demonstrate an understanding of the major theories, approaches, concepts, and current research findings concerning medieval Nordic mythology and religion.
3. Synthesize the written and material information and use insight and creativity to demonstrate an understanding of the knowledge base from the field.
4. Communicate effectively through written essays, oral presentations, and discussion.
5. Retrieve, analyze, and interpret the professional and lay literature providing information to both professionals and the public.
6. Guide, mentor, and support peers to achieve excellence in practice of the discipline.
7. Work in multi-disciplinary teams to analyze the cultural material from various disciplinary points of view.

Audience

The program is designed for undergraduate students.