ENG-3112 William Faulkner and American Modernism - 10 stp

Theoretical subject. First or second year at master's level.

The course requires a bachelor's degree with intermediate courses in English or equivalent.

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.

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).

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.

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