This summer, the Department of Icelandic Studies at the Árni Magnússon Institute organized two summer schools in cooperation with the Faculty of Humanities at the University of Iceland.

The Nordkurs language course, which is funded by the Nordic Co-operation and intended for Nordic university students, was held in June. In July, it was followed by the International Summer School in Modern Icelandic Language and Culture, which is intended for students from across the globe.

Twenty students attended the Nordkurs course in June, and thirty-five students attended the International Summer School in July. In addition to on-site classes, online participation was offered to those who could not take part in the July course in Reykjavík.

In addition to about seventy hours of Icelandic language classes, students could attend guest lectures on Iceland’s nature, the country’s culture and history, and modern Icelandic literature and society. The students also visited cultural institutions and explored historical sites.

The Nordkurs language course in Reykjavík has been offered since 1959, and the International Summer School was held for the thirty‑ninth time this year. Both courses last four weeks and grant 10 ECTS credits. Further information about the summer schools can be found on the Nordkurs website and on the website of the Árni Magnússon Institute.

These courses allow international students to become better acquainted with the Icelandic language and culture, thereby promoting the spread of Icelandic culture abroad. Over the years, both summer schools have contributed to an interest in the study of Icelandic and fostered the education of new scholars and translators.