Publication

The Leiden University Old English ColloQuest

The Leiden University Old English ColloQuest is a digital, dynamic edition of an Old English text that adapts to each different learner to offer an appropriate level of challenge. The nature and number of glosses (translation aids) on the text adjust for each individual user based on the user’s answers to diagnostic questions. As such, each learner is challenged at an appropriate level. This unique tool for teaching and studying Old English is available online, for free.

Author

Amos van Baalen (student assistant), Jennifer Jansen (student assistant), Krista A. Murchison, Thijs Porck

Date

01 August 2018

The edition was produced using Storyline 360 (Articulate) and was made possible through funding from Leiden University’s ExpertiseCentrum Online Leren (ECOLe).

‘Oblate’ version of The Leiden University Old English ColloQuest

A fun reading experience for anyone, without grammatical feedback or level information. Recommended for those who have no or limited experience with Old English. This version is available here: http://www.hum2.leidenuniv.nl/ECOLe/Colloquest-NF/story_html5.html

‘Clerk’ version of The Leiden University Old English ColloQuest

A fun way to test and improve your skills in Old English, with grammatical feedback and level information. Recommended for those who have anywhere from a basic to advanced understanding of Old English grammar. This version is available here.

More information?

If you want to know more about The Leiden University Old English ColloQuest, feel free to contact Dr. Krista A. Murchison ([e-mail]) and/or Dr. Thijs Porck ([e-mail]). 

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