Specialisation in Literature
Summary
Specialisation in literature examines a field of specialisation chosen by the teacher. The aim is that students learn about a particular specialisation and gain competence to conduct a critical discussion within the specialisation, thus also an ability to recognise other relevant topics of inquiry within literary studies, and a skill to begin conducting discussions with other topics.Admission requirements
Basic eligibility for university studies and the higher education courses English I, 30 credits (en101E/A).
- English Studies, 180 credits - Autumn 2014 compulsory course
- English Studies, 180 credits - Autumn 2014 compulsory course
- English Studies, 180 credits - Autumn 2015 compulsory course
- English Studies, 180 credits - Autumn 2015 compulsory course
- English Studies, 180 credits - Autumn 2016 compulsory course
- English Studies, 180 credits - Autumn 2017 compulsory course
- English Studies, 180 credits - Autumn 2018
Syllabus
Syllabus for students autumn 2019, autumn 2018, autumn 2017
- Course Code:
- EN242A revision 3.1
- Level of specialisation
- G1F
- Main fields of study:
- No main fields
- Language:
- English
- Date of ratification:
- 22 February 2017
- Decision-making body:
- Faculty of Culture and Society
- Enforcement date:
- 28 August 2017
- Replaces Syllabus ratified:
- 22 February 2017
Entry requirements
Basic eligibility for university studies and the higher education courses English I, 30 credits (en101E/A).
Specialisation and progression relative to the degree regulations
The course can normally be included as a part of a general degree at undergraduate level.
Purpose
Specialisation in literature examines a field of specialisation chosen by the teacher. The aim is that students learn about a particular specialisation and gain competence to conduct a critical discussion within the specialisation, thus also an ability to recognise other relevant topics of inquiry within literary studies, and a skill to begin conducting discussions with other topics.
Contents
With reference to a number of literary texts, the students learn how to locate and join a current discussion of a field of specialisation and how to find literary evidence and critical support for the discussion. The specialisation, critical discussions and the literary texts analysed will be chosen by the teacher.
Learning outcomes
Knowledge and understanding:
After completing this course, the student
1) has knowledge of the topic of the specialisation;
Competence and skills:
After completing this course, the student
2) can analyse literary texts with a particular attention to the field of the specialisation;
3) can discuss the topic of the specialisation with reference to a number of literary texts;
Judgement and approach:
After completing this course, the student
4) can independently locate and discuss critical sources that pertain to the specialisation.
Learning activities
Learning activities are lectures, seminars, written assignments, self-studies of course literature and independent work on a particular topic.
Assessments
The course is examined through one timed exam (3,5 credits) and one written assignment (4 credits). The exam assesses learning outcomes 1-3, and the written assignment learning outcomes 1-4; both are graded U-A.
Grading system
Excellent (A), Very Good (B), Good (C), Satisfactory (D), Pass (E) or Fail (U).
Course literature and other teaching materials
Rebecca West, The Return of the Soldier (Virago 2010)
Andre Breton, Nadja, trans. Richard Howard (Penguin 20th Century Classics 1999)
D.H. Lawrence, The Woman Who Rode Away/St. Mawr/The Princess, ed. Paul Poplawski (Penguin Classics 2006)
Elizabeth Smart, By Grand Central Station I Sat Down and Wept (Fourth Estate 2015)
Other texts to be made available via Its Learning
Note! The reading list will be updated every year in May/June (course start autumn semester) depending on area of specialisation.
Course evaluation
The course is concluded with an individual course evaluation focusing on the goals of the course. The evaluations are summarized and made available to the students at the completion of the course.
Interim rules
In a case when a course is no longer given, or the contents have been changed essentially, the student has the right to two opportunities during a one year period to be examined according to the course plan which was valid at the time of registration. The exam opportunities are set by the department and it is the student’s responsibility to contact the department to find out how and when the re-examination will take place.
Other Information
The language of instruction is English.
Contact
The education is provided by the Faculty of Culture and Society at the department School of Arts and Communication.