This diploma thesis deals with possibilities of the use of the Nordic mythology in the lower-secondary schools through project teaching. The target of this diploma thesis is to introduce the legends, culture and history of Nordic nations to the 6th form pupils through project teaching. Furthemore, using the legends, the thesis aims at introducing the best known fantasy and science-fiction literature, which might encourage the pupils of this age category to show some interest for reading. The theoretical part of this thesis is divided into two basic sections. The first section introduces a concise history of project teaching, its principles, teacher´s role and pupil´s position in project teaching. The second section of the theoretical part outlines general problems of mythological stories with orientation at the Nordic mythology. Furthemore, the thesis contains an outline of culture and history of Germanic tribes, with which some of the important heroic Nordic sagas are firmly connected, and the following connection with modern literature. The empiric part of the thesis contains designed Art lessons for the project teaching, which also contain a reflection of implemented lessons.

<p>Andersson, J. 2008. <em>Bildstenarna och den muntliga traditionen på Gotland under yngre järnålder</em>. <em>The Picture Stones and the Oral Tradition of Gotland During the Late Iron Age. </em>Högskolan i Kalmar ht 2008.</p><p>This is a study of the picture stones of Gotland and the oral tradition connected to them. This study consists of two main parts; in the main part the discussion focus on the oral tradition and the continuity of the same, where the memory plays a significant role. It also contains a discussion of the physical environment and its influences of the oral tradition. The second part concentrates around the picture stones, the variation of the scenes and the numerous of them. </p><p>Keywords: oral traditions, picture stones, late iron age, Gotland, Nordic mythology.</p><p> </p><p> </p>

Andersson, J. 2008. Bildstenarna och den muntliga traditionen på Gotland under yngre järnålder. The Picture Stones and the Oral Tradition of Gotland During the Late Iron Age. Högskolan i Kalmar ht 2008. This is a study of the picture stones of Gotland and the oral tradition connected to them. This study consists of two main parts; in the main part the discussion focus on the oral tradition and the continuity of the same, where the memory plays a significant role. It also contains a discussion of the physical environment and its influences of the oral tradition. The second part concentrates around the picture stones, the variation of the scenes and the numerous of them.  Keywords: oral traditions, picture stones, late iron age, Gotland, Nordic mythology.