1872.09 - Regin Dahl as a Renerver of Faroese Poetry


Course number
1872.09
Title
Regin Dahl as a Renerver of Faroese Poetry
ECTS
5
Purpose
The course introduces the poet Regin Dahl and his work in light of his period and the influences which are important for his poetry.
Content
Regin Dahl (1918 – 2007) belongs to the generation of Faroese poets, who distance themselves from national poetry. He explores new linguistic territory and the contents of his poems are a new medium in the interplay with the surrounding world at large and with other purposes.
Learning and teaching approaches
The course will be organized into lectures, student presentations and discussions.
Assessment method
Open or set take-home assignment.
Contact
Turið Sigurðardóttir