BA-students are assessed on the basis of a 25-minute oral examination plus 25 minutes preparation.

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1 COURSE INFORMATION ORGANISER Stefan Iversen Assistant Professor Jens Chr. Skous Vej 7 Nobelparken, norsi@hum.au.dk ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF Tina Friis, International Coordinator, Scandinavian Department, Gunvor Engsig-Karup, Student helper, English Department, PARTNER INSTITUTIONS Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg University of Tampere University of Tartu University of Oslo University of Southern Denmark University of Groeningen University of Copenhagen

2 TEACHING STAFF James Phelan, Ohio State University, USA Suzanne Tesselaar, consultant, Netherlands Maria Mäkelä, University of Tampere, Finland Marina Grishakova, University of Tartu, Estonia Per Krogh Hansen, University of Southern Denmark Kjetil Sandvik, University of Copenhagen Esben B. Nielsen, Henrik Skov Nielsen, Stefan Iversen, TEACHING The course consists of three-hour sessions of classroom instruction. Class attendance is compulsory, and students are expected to participate actively in discussions. Interaction and dialogue between students and professors is something that is highly encouraged. All classes take place in the Nobel Park (Nobelparken), building 1451, room 219. EXAMINATIONS Exams will be held on Friday, 19 th August. All students are assessed on the basis of an oral examination. All exams are graded. To ensure objectivity and high academic quality, all students are examined and graded by a lecturer and a co-examiner. Grading is based on the academic regulations under the auspices of the Board of Studies for the Scandinavian Department. Upon request, and with the permission of both examiners, examinations may be held in one of the Scandinavian languages; otherwise, examinations will be held in English. BA-students are assessed on the basis of a 25-minute oral examination plus 25 minutes preparation. MA-students are assessed on the basis of 25-minute oral examination without preparation. Transcripts will be sent to your home address at a later date. Please help us to make sure we have the right postal address for you, either by ing us or when you get here. PREPARARATION All texts on the reading list will be included in class discussion and should be read as part of your preparation for the course. Several of these texts are excerpts, and should you have the time and/or the energy, I would encourage you to seek out and read some or all of the full texts. The texts on the reading list are available for download at Login is summer and password is ipin11 (both are case sensitive) If you experience any problems with this, please contact Stefan Iversen at norsi@hum.au.dk. SOCIAL EVENTS Receptions There will be a welcoming reception on Sunday, 7 th August, for all course participants. The reception will take place at the Department of Scandinavian Studies at, Nobelparken, building 1465, room 315 at 6.30 pm. There will be someone to meet the international students in the reception at the residence halls at 6 pm and show you the way to the Department of Scandinavian Studies.

3 On Friday, 19 th August, I invite all of you to a farewell reception at the Department of Scandinavian Studies. More information will follow. Excursion On Sunday, 14th August, from 9.00 to approx , you are invited to join us on a trip to the forest of Moesgård. The trip has two parts: The first is the internationally renowned Moesgaard Museum, which holds many unique archaeological finds from prehistoric Denmark. Two finds from the Iron Age - the Grauballe Man, the only completely preserved bog body, and the impressive sacrifices of weapons from Illerup Ådal - are the absolute highlights. See more at The second will be a very nice and very cozy meal at the nearby restaurant Skovmøllen ( ). The trip costs 20 and must be paid for in advance using Barbeque On Friday, 12 th July, there will be a barbeque at the residence halls. The barbeque is for all students, both those staying at the residence halls and those staying elsewhere. The programme for the evening will be organised by students attending the course. You are expected to bring your own drinks; the meal will be provided by the summer school and prepared by the students. Preliminary registration is not needed. Participation in social events and excursions is not compulsory. ACCOMMODATION I have organised accommodation at The Green Academy in central Aarhus, located close to the University as well as to a beautiful forest and a lovely beach: , &sspn= , &ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=Tretommervej+31,+8240,+%C3%85rhus,+D anmark&ll= , &spn= , &z=15&iwloc=a Address: Tretommervej Risskov Denmark Your room will be ready from 12 am on 7 th August. If possible, check-in should be completed by 5.30 pm. A student helper will give you the keys to your room as well as a welcome pack from containing various information and guides. All participants who have requested accommodation will be staying in single rooms. Kitchen facilities are shared, and there are several nearby shopping malls. Quilts/slips are provided in the room, but you must bring your own towels. You must leave the room no later than Sunday the 21 st of August at noon. If you are currently enrolled at one s partner universities, the accommodation will cost you 150. If you are not enrolled at one of the partner universities, the accommodation will cost you 350. In order to pay for accommodation, please visit and select as appropriate. Please do this as soon as possible and no later than 26 th of June.

4 TRANSPORT Airports Aarhus Airport ( ) is connected to Copenhagen Airport by several daily departures. The flight between Copenhagen-Aarhus takes 35 minutes. In Copenhagen, a free transit bus links the international and the domestic airport terminals. Aarhus Airport, located 40 km north of the city, offers several direct international flight connections. Billund Airport ( located 100 km south of Aarhus, has direct international flight connections to Alicante, Amsterdam, Barcelona, Brussels, Bergen, Berlin, Birmingham, Dublin, Düsseldorf, Edinburgh, Frankfurt, Faroe Islands, Gothenburg, Helsinki, London/Gatwick, London/Stansted, Madrid, Malaga, Manchester, Milano, Munich, Nice, Olbia, Oslo, Paris, Pisa, Prague, Reykjavik, Riga, Rom, Stavanger, Stockholm, and Valencia. There is a bus service to Aarhus city from both airports. Journey time from Aarhus Airport to the city of Aarhus is 45 minutes (one way ticket DKK 95) and from Billund Airport to Aarhus 1.5 hours (one way ticket DKK 180). Taxi service is also available. Trains There are direct hourly train services from Copenhagen Airport to Aarhus. The journey takes 3.5 hours (one way ticket approximately DKK 380). For bookings and time tables, please see By car and/or ferry Aarhus is only a 3-hour-drive from Hamburg and motorway links are excellent. Getting from one end of Denmark to the other is easy, whether by car or by ferry. It is possible to go directly by car from Copenhagen to Aarhus by crossing the Great Belt Bridge the drive takes approx. 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can go by ferry by the routes of either Odden-Ebeltoft or Odden-Aarhus. From Britain and the Scandinavian countries there are good ferry-links to a number of cities and towns in Denmark from which there are excellent motorway links to Aarhus. Aarhus City Busses The city bus system in Aarhus is very efficient. Yellow busses depart approximately every 15 minutes from around 6 a.m. to midnight. Busses stop close to the university and the residence halls. Reimbursement of travel expenses International students (only applies to students who are enrolled at one of the partner institutions): The course will pay up to 250 of your travel expenses. You will be reimbursed after the summer school has taken place, and you are strongly advised to hold on to all tickets and receipts as these are necessary in order to receive the reimbursement. Danish Students (only applies to students who are enrolled at one of the partner institutions, except Aarhus University): The course will pay up to 100 of your travel expenses. You will be reimbursed after the summer school has taken place, and you are strongly advised to hold on to all tickets and receipts as these are necessary in order to receive the reimbursement.

5 CONTACT INFORMATION Stefan Iversen Assistant Professor Jens Chr. Skous Vej 7 Jens Chr. Skous Vej 7 Nobelparken, 1467 Nobelparken, 1467 Tina Friis International Coordinator norsi@hum.au.dk semtina@hum.au.dk AND WHAT TO DO NOW: Pay for accommodation at the summer school web shop at no later than the 26th of June, If you want to participate in the excursion to Moesgård Museum, you should pay at our summer school web shop at no later than 26th of June Payment will function as registration.