World of the Vikings

Overview

Subject area

ANTH

Catalog Number

248

Course Title

World of the Vikings

Department(s)

Description

This course focuses on early Norse culture, migration, and settlement across the North Atlantic ca. 750–1050 A.D. Issues related to Viking raids, shipbuilding, social organization and integration, agriculture, and religion are explored through archaeological evidence and historical references. How we know what we think we know about the Norse is critically examined so as to provide a more nuanced view beyond the received wisdom and popular interpretations of the Vikings in the media.

Typically Offered

Fall, Spring

Academic Career

Undergraduate

Liberal Arts

Yes

Credits

Minimum Units

3

Maximum Units

3

Academic Progress Units

3

Repeat For Credit

No

Components

Name

Lecture

Hours

3

Requisites

033209

Course Schedule