University of Manitoba Icelandic Field School
The Icelandic Field School group from The University of Manitoba of 2009 at the University Centre. Here togeher with their professor, Dr. Birna Bjarnadóttir (back row, right) and University Centre Director, Dr. Peter Weiss (back row, left).
The Icelandic Field School 2008 will take place July 17 - 31, 2009. The aim of the course is to explore Icelandic culture, highlighting the relation between nature, culture and environment. This field school program will offer instruction around the country in cooperation with the University of Iceland in Reykjavík and the University Centre of the Westfjords. Icelandic writers, poets and visual artists will also give readings and performances.
Courses offered:
Contemporary Culture: Iceland here and now
Medival Culture: Sagas and Mythology
Conversational Icelandic
