Høst 2017

ENG-1122 Introduction to Literature - 10 stp

The course is administrated by

Institutt for språk og kultur

Type of course

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

Course contents

This semester we will read a diverse selection of literature in multipe genres. We will learn to understand and apply the methods of formal literary critique, a methodology that aims to improve students' abillity to interpret and appreciate literature in different historical and social contexts. In addition, emphasis will be put on the manner in which interpretation and analysis are articulated effectively in academic writing.

Application deadline

Applicants from Nordic countries: 1 June for the autumn semester and 1 December for the spring semester.

Exchange students and Fulbright students: 1 October for the spring semester and 15 April for the autumn semester.

Admission requirements

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

A good command of oral and written English is required.

Application code: 9199 (Nordic applicants).

Objective of the course

Knowledge:

The student has:

An understanding of generic conventions and innovative techniques that contribute to the development of several literary forms, such as poetry, short stories, novels and plays

Skills:

The student is able to:

Read critically and interpret a variety of literary texts

Recognize and use terminology related to the formal analysis of literature

Explain ideas in a succinct, coherent manner and support them with close readings of texts

Express complex ideas in precise and correct English

Language of instruction

Language of instruction and examination is English.

Teaching methods

13 weeks of teaching with one week of academic supervision.

Quality assurance: All courses undergo a halfway evaluation once in a 3-year period at the bachelor's level. The Programme Board determines which programme options will be evaluated per year, and which courses will be evaluated by the students and the teacher per year.

Assessment

The following coursework requirements must be completed and approved in order to take the final exam:

Coursework

A response paper (1-3 pages, 350 - 1050 words) and an essay (6 pages, 2100 words) that focuses on one or two of the literary works on the reading list. All written works is based on the following standard: Times New Roman, 12, 1,5, 2,5 cm.
Students must also complete the iKomp course offered through the library while enrolled in this course (http://ikomp.no/)

The exam will consist of:

A 6-hour written school exam. Performance in the course will be assessed on an A-F grades scale. Grades are A-E for passed and F for failed. A re-sit examination is offered in the event of an F grade.

The deadline to register for a re-sit examination is January 15th for the autumn semester and August 15th for the spring semester.

Date for examination

Written test 15.12.2017

The date for the exam can be changed. The final date will be announced at your faculty early in May and early in November.