2ENL51-14 Utopias and dystopias
- Emnekode2ENL51-14
- Studiepoeng10
- Undervisningssemestre2027 Høst
- Undervisnings- og eksamensspråkEngelsk
- UndervisningsstedHamar
- Forkunnskapskrav
None
- Works of art imagining other ways of organizing societal structures – either for better or worse – are called utopias or dystopias. These works build on existing tendencies in current or previous societies, e.g. in relation to power dynamics. In this course, we will engage critically with the idea of utopia/dystopia in a selection of texts and artistic expressions, including how these texts relate to the cultures that engendered them, and explore their didactic potential today. A selection of utopian and dystopian texts (including literary texts, texts for young readers, and other cultural and/or artistic expressions)
- A selection of theoretical and critical texts concerned with utopias and dystopias
- Perspectives on the use of utopias and dystopias in education
Læringsutbytte
Upon successful completion of the course, the student will have achieved the following learning outcomes:
The student
- has thorough knowledge about a broad selection of utopian and dystopian texts
- has an understanding of how utopian and dystopian texts relate to their historical and cultural contexts
- has knowledge about the major critical theories pertaining to various aspects of utopia/dystopia
- has knowledge about how generic and formal traits in literature and other artistic forms are linked to utopic/dystopic textual expression
The student
- communicates fluently and with precision in oral and written English
- can analyse and interpret utopian and dystopian works formally and thematically
- can place utopian and dystopian works in their literary and cultural context
The student
- can plan and carry out relevant assignments and projects over time, alone or as part of a group, and in accordance with ethical requirements and principles
- can communicate important academic subject matter and discuss relevant materials, both in writing and orally
- can reflect on how the knowledge and skills developed in the course may be used in teaching
Campus-based seminars. The learning platform Canvas is used for course information and guidance. The course requires regular and active participation in seminars.
- An attendance record of at least 75 % according to the semester plan. Students are responsible for registration of attendance.
- Two or more obligatory assignments (oral and/or written) within specified deadlines for the course. The assignments must be approved by the teacher no later than two weeks before the exam.
| Vurderingsordning | Karakterskala | Gruppe/individuell | Varighet | Hjelpemidler | Andel | Kommentarer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Skriftlig eksamen med tilsyn | ECTS - A-F | Individuell | 5 Time(r) |
| 100 | Alle trykte og håndskrevne hjelpemidler tillatt. |
Individual 5-hour school exam graded on a scale from A to F. A is the highest pass grade and E is the lowest pass grade.
Both content and English language skills must satisfy minimum requirements in order for a candidate to obtain a pass grade.
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