Villains in English Literature
About the course
This course may be taken as a single course.
We will trace the evolution of literary representations of evil from the Renaissance to the late 19th century by studying a number of key figures in the English canon from Dr. Faustus to the infamous Dracula. We will discuss the manner in which different historical contexts effect significant changes in the conceptualization and articulation of notions of antagonism and transgression. Similarly, we will test the manner in which the evolution of genre and the rise of the novel contribute to these marked fluctuations.
Admission requirements
Higher Education Entrance Qualification (generell studiekompetanse) or prior learning and work experience (realkompetanse).
A good grasp of oral and written English is recommended.
Application code: 9199 - Enkeltemner (ikke realfag), lavere grad (Nordic applicants).
Objectives of the course
The students have the following learning outcomes:
Knowledge
- Students will learn and become proficient in the primary and secondary texts assigned for the course.
- Students will gain knowledge of the historical shifts evident in the modern negotiation of evil, criminality and transgression.
- Students will gain knowledge of the effects of the rise of the novel on representations of evil in literature.
Skills
- Students will be able to demonstrate an ability to convincingly analyze the texts both orally and in writing.
- Students will demonstrate their ability to articulate theoretical concepts orally by their class participation and formal presentation of their final paper
- Students will locate, cite, and intelligently incorporate several sources into their final paper and shorter essays.
Teaching methods
The course will be taught over thirteen weeks of two-hour seminar meetings. There will be teaching-free periods for academic supervision.
Quality assurance:
The course undergoes a midterm evaluation or an end-of-term evaluation every third year.
Language of instruction and examination
English.Information to incoming exchange students
Examination
| Off campus exam | Hand in: 13.12.2024 14:00 Hand out: 06.12.2024 09:00 Duration: 1 Weeks |
Grade: A–E, fail F |
To take an examination, the student must have passed the following coursework requirements
| Papers | Grade: Approved – not approved |
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More info about the coursework requirements
- Two short papers (5 pages each).