Registration
Roll-call (upprop) and registration will take place on Monday January 18, 2021 at 1-2 pm outside of E-house, 2nd floor, entry from the side of the parking lot (see map):
Schedule
Spring Term 2021 Schedule: Opens in TimeEdit
Course Content and Structure
The course consists of a general obligatory part and an elective part, where the student chooses a specific subject within Baltic history of literature and Baltic cultural history or ancient Baltic religion in cooperation with the examiner.
Learning Outcomes
Having completed the course the student has demonstrated an ability to:
- use bibliographical aids concerning the history of Latvian literature and Latvian cultural history and ancient Baltic religion
- acquire basic knowledge about the history of Latvian literature and Latvian cultural history and ancient Baltic religion
- acquire basic knowledge about general Baltic history of literature and cultural history and ancient Baltic religion
Grades and Forms of Instruction
a. The following methods of examination are used: written and oral examination in connection with classroom instruction.
b. Grades are given according to a criterion referenced seven-point scale: A=Excellent, B=Very Good, C=Good, D=Satisfactory, E=Adequate, Fx=Insufficient, F=Fail.
Instruction is in the form of lectures and seminars. Teaching will be on-line in order to stop the spread of Covid-19.
The Syllabus regulates the Course
The course’s goals, content, and literature list are regulated by a syllabus which is approved by the Board of the Faculty of Humanities. The relevant syllabus can be found on the department’s homepage. Forms of examination and attendance criteria are also regulated by the syllabus. These cannot be changed during the term. After each term, the course is reviewed, and your viewpoints on course content and structure are taken into account. You are always welcome to make comments about the course during the term, or in the course evaluation, which is distributed at the end of the course.
Pre-Conditions
In order to pass the course, you need computer access to the university platform ATHENA and have basic word-processing and internet skills. We assume that you have activated your university account. See https://aktivera.su.se for information on how to activate your university account.
Plagiarism and Cheating
The Department of Slavic and Baltic Languages, Finnish, German and Dutch, does not accept any form of plagiarism and cheating. You as student are responsible for carrying out your studies and exams in a correct manner. This means, among other things, that in all written work, you must designate sources and references and take care to see that all direct quotations are correctly presented. The use of other person’s work and formulations, without designating the source, means that you are guilty of plagiarism. Plagiarism can be a type of cheating and can lead to your failing class and/or suspension from studies.
Class Attendance
Participation in the seminars—a part of the examination process—is obligatory.
Course Teacher: professor Jenny Larsson (jenny.larsson@balt.su.se)
Course Coordinator: Lilita Zalkalns (lilita.zalkalns@balt.su.se)
Literature List
- Zauberga, I., A. Veisbergs and A. Chesterman: Bear's Ears: an Anthology of Latvian Literature. Riga, Zinatne, 2014. (Excerpts available on Athena)
- Ziedonis, A., (ed): Baltic Literature and Linguistics, Ohio State Univ, Ohio, 1973 (Excerpts available on Athena)
- O'Connor, Kevin: Culture and Customs of the Baltic States. Greenwood Press, 2006. (Available as e-book at Stockholm University Library)
- Sabaliauskas, Algirdas: We, the Balts. Science and encyclopedia Publishers, 1993.
- Bojtár, Endre: Foreword to the Past. A Cultural History of the Baltic People. CEU Press, 1999. (Available as e-book at Stockholm University Library)
- Velius, Norbertas: The World Outlook of the Ancient Balts. Vilnius, 1989.
- Gimbutas, Marija: The Balts, London, 1963.
- Materials distributed in class
- Latvian fiction in translation, 100 - 500 pages, chosen together by the student and the examiner.
