autumn 2022
ENG-3112 William Faulkner and American Modernism - 10 ECTS
Admission requirements
Bachelor's degree (180 ECTS), or equivalent qualification, in English literature, or a degree combining English literature and a closely-related discipline (minimum 80 ECTS in English). An average grade equivalent to C or better (in the Norwegian grading system) is required.
Application code: 9371 - Enkeltemner på masternivå (Nordic applicants).
Course content
Dealing with William Faulkner's most prominent works of the 1920s, 30s, and 40s, this course has a four-fold focus: it seeks to 1) define Faulkner's particular brand of literary modernism, 2) discuss the typical formal and thematic traits of his fiction, 3) situate his works in their Southern sociocultural context, and 4) pursue close readings of particular texts.
The course requires a bachelor's degree with intermediate courses in English or equivalent.
Objectives of the course
The students have the following learning outcomes:
Knowledge
- In-depth understanding of the work of a single author (Faulkner) within the context of broader aesthetic, cultural and historical paradigms.
- Understanding of the process of canon formation and notions of the literary and authorship in relation to a single body of work.
Skills
- Increased proficiency in writing and speaking English.
- Strengthened ability to explain ideas in a coherent manner with support from close readings of texts.
- Increased competence in interpreting literary texts in historical, cultural, and critical contexts.
- Improved ability to conduct original research, and to integrate ideas and concepts gleaned from research into students¿ own written work.
Examination
Examination: | Date: | Grade scale: |
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Assignment | 09.12.2022 13:00 (Hand in) | A–E, fail F |
Coursework requirements:To take an examination, the student must have passed the following coursework requirements: |
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Mid-term paper | Approved – not approved | |
Draft of end-of-term paper | Approved – not approved |
- About the course
- Campus: Tromsø |
- ECTS: 10
- Course code: ENG-3112
- Responsible unit
- Institutt for språk og kultur
- Spørsmål om emnet
- E-post: aisi@hjelp.uit.no
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