ENG-1110 | UiT

Type of course

This course may be taken as a single course. A good command of oral and written English is recommended.

Admission requirements

Higher Education Entrance Qualification (generell studiekompetanse) or prior learning and work experience (realkompetanse).

Application code: 9199 - Enkeltemner (ikke realfag), lavere grad (Nordic applicants).

Course content

This course provides an introduction to British literature and culture. The syllabus ranges from the Renaissance (Shakespeare) to contemporary texts and cultural phenomena. Lectures and seminars focus on the importance of literature and on how we understand fiction, poetry, drama, and a variety of texts in historical and sociocultural contexts, and in contemporary settings. Lectures, seminars and assignments develop critical thinking, verbal fluency and writing skills.

Objectives of the course

The students have the following learning outcomes:

Knowledge

The student has:

some knowledge of the history and society of the British Isles in different historical periods- understanding of the interplay between culture and literature in British history and culture
insight into the main formal and thematic characteristics of literary genres
in-depth knowledge of individual texts of the period

Skills

familiarity with a diversity of texts and genres of British Literature
proficiency in close reading, analysis, and interpretation of literature
to be able to write persuasively and effectively in academic English

Language of instruction and examination

Language of instruction and examination: English.

Teaching methods

The course meets for four hours (two hours lecture and two hours discussion seminar) each week during 13 teaching weeks of the semester. Please see Canvas on a daily basis for specific details. Any course changes in meeting times will be announced on Canvas and study questions and discussion material will be available on Canvas or at the course meetings.

Quality assurance: All courses undergo a halfway evaluation once in a 3-year period at the bachelor´s level.

Information to incoming exchange students

This course is available for inbound exchange students. There are no academic prerequisites to add this course to your Learning Agreement. A good command of oral and written English is recommended.

Schedule

Se timeplan

Examination

Examination:	Date:	Duration:	Grade scale:
School exam	06.05.2025 09:00	6 Hours	A–E, fail F
Coursework requirements: To take an examination, the student must have passed the following coursework requirements:
Written assignment 2			Approved – not approved
Written assignment 3			Approved – not approved
Class attendance			Approved – not approved
Written assignment 1			Approved – not approved

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More info about the coursework requirements

Three compulsory written assignments of varying length and 60% class attendance.

Re-sit examination

Students who do not pass the previous ordinary examination can gain access to a re-sit examination.

spring 2025 ENG-1110 Introduction to British Studies - 10 ECTS