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An overview of the Gothic language, the earliest language in the Germanic group of which extensive records survive - principally a partial translation of the New Testament; an over view of Gothic history and some of its better-known characters - Eormanric, Attila, Theodoric, Alaric.
What will we cover?
Background to the language group and some of the specifics of Gothic; the Gothic script created by Bishop Wulfila; the evidence for the Goths using runes; the principles of spelling (and some pitfalls); overview of grammar and syntax; outline history of the Goths in eastern Europe, including their relations with the (Eastern and Western) Roman empire; if time allows, a look at elements of Gothic language in unexpected places.
What will I achieve? By the end of this course you should be able to...
• Recognise common forms of nouns, verbs and adjectives • Have an overview of the role of the Goths in European history
What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?
Absolute beginners; if you know some German, Old English or Latin you may be familiar with some of the basic ideas in the grammar and syntax.
How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?
Online by Zoom, in sessions dealing with specific topics; suggestions for further reading will be given
Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?
An outline grammar of Gothic is in preparation and will be provided.
Stephen is a freelance researcher, tutor, presenter and author specialising in the Old English language and the history of Anglo-Saxon England. He has worked with a wide range of organisations from the BBC, major universities and museums to local history and poetry groups in several countries, bringing history to life through a combination of written texts, readings and artefacts. He has written for publications as varied as ‘The Reader’ and ‘The Oxford Companion to Military History’. Stephen is the author of more than a dozen books on aspects of early mediaeval culture including social institutions, medical manuscripts, military life, the applied arts, death and the afterlife, writing systems, pre-Christian religion and the Sutton Hoo treasure. He has provided Old English and Old Norse dialogue for television, and both visual and audio content for museums. His voice-over in Old English for television documentaries and CDs of readings have been widely appreciated.
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