Gothic level 2
Continue to learn the ancient language spoken by the Goths, the ancient Germanic population from Scandinavia who settled in North-Eastern and Eastern Europe.
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- Start Date: 29 Apr 2026End Date: 17 Jun 2026Wed (Evening): 18:00 - 20:00OnlineFull fee £219.00 Senior fee £219.00 Concession £219.00
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What is the course about?
This course will go beyond the basics of Gothic to give you a more thorough understanding of the language.
What will we cover?
The course will progress from the basics of grammar and syntax learnt at level 1. It will include readings from Gothic-language texts, which will be parsed in class as a guided collaborative venture among students. Aspects of Gothic culture and history will be introduced where appropriate.
What will I achieve?
By the end of this course you should be able to...
- Have a more solid understanding of Gothic grammar and syntax
- Describe the key characteristics of Gothic.
- Parse Gothic
- Be familiar with significant vocabulary.
What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?
This course is for those who have completed level 1 or have an equivalent knowledge.
How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?
Demonstration, and individual and group tasks.
Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?
The tutor will provide all the documents required on Google Classroom.
When I've finished, what course can I do next?
Other language or literature classes at City Lit. See website for details.
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.
Please note: We reserve the right to change our tutors from those advertised. This happens rarely, but if it does, we are unable to refund fees due to this. Our tutors may have different teaching styles; however we guarantee a consistent quality of teaching in all our courses.
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