2ML354 Reading and Adapting Literature

    • Emnekode
      2ML354
    • Studiepoeng
      10
    • Undervisningssemestre
      2027 Høst
    • Undervisnings- og eksamensspråk
      Engelsk
    • Undervisningssted
      Hamar
    • Forkunnskapskrav

      None

Emnets innhold
  • This is an introductory course in reception and adaptation studies. The course will involve close readings of primary texts and adaptations in their historical contexts.
  • The course operates from a broad definition of text and reading – films and other cultural expressions are also texts that may be read in this course.
  • Working from the premise that all texts are historically situated and acquire new meanings in new contexts, we will explore a number of different works, including works for young adults, from different historical periods and their reception.
  • The course will also contain discussions of key theoretical contributions to the field of adaptation and reception studies, didactic theory and praxis-oriented perspectives on the uses of literary texts and adaptations in teaching and other forms of culture work.

Læringsutbytte

Upon successful completion of the course, the student will have achieved the following learning outcomes:

Kunnskap

The student

  • has comprehensive knowledge about a selection of literary texts in English and their adaptations, including works for young adults
  • has thorough familiarity with relevant literary and didactic theory
  • has a broad understanding of the manifold lives of literary texts and their adaptations
  • has advanced knowledge about perspectives within theories of reception and adaptation
  • has broad knowledge about the use of literature and adaptations in teaching and/or other forms of dissemination
Ferdigheter

The student

  • can analyse literary texts and films by using relevant theories and methods within the fields of literature and film
  • can employ knowledge about reception theory, and adaptation theory in order to understand literary texts, adaptations and their contexts
  • can use theoretical perspectives on Reading literature and adaptations in order to employ that understanding in teaching and/or other dissemination situations
  • can make use of perspectives from reception theory in teaching and/or other forms of dissemination, in order to understand, differentiate for and supervise a variety of readers in their learning and development
Generell kompetanse

The student 

  • can reflect on how literary texts and adaptations, including works for young adults, appear in historical and material forms
  • can analyse relevant theoretical and ethical topics within the field
  • can communicate fluently in English about relevant topics with other students, specialists, and the general public
  • can use his or her knowledge and skills independently in order to complete oral and written tasks in English
  • can analyse and critically relate to research and use these skills in his or her profession
Arbeids- og undervisningsformer

On-campus seminars and digital seminars.

Practice

Practice is an integrated part of the subjects included in the 5-year Lecturer Education in Language and Literature. All the courses in the program, together with the practical training, have responsibility for ensuring that students develop professional competence and a strong teacher identity.

Obligatoriske aktiviteter
  • An attendance record of at least 75 % according to the semester plan. Students are responsible for registration of attendance
  • An online seminar to be specified in the semester plan
  • Up to 4 obligatory assignments (oral and/or written)
Eksamen
Form of assessmentGrading scaleGroupingDuration of assessmentSupport materialsProportionComments
Mappeeksamen
ECTS - A-F
Individuell
  • Alle
100
All relevant sources except AI permitted
Eksamen

Individual portfolio exam

  • The exam will consist of a portfolio assessment, including the final, revised version of up to two obligatory assignments and an individually written reflection note with justification on the student’s use of sources and resources, and how the essay’s academic integrity has been maintained.
  • The portfolio will be given one combined grade on a scale from A to F, with E as the lowest passing grade. Both content and English language skills must satisfy minimum requirements in order for the candidate to obtain a pass grade.
  • All relevant syllabus and academic sources except AI permitted.
  • Exceptions will be explicitly specified in individual task instructions.
Emnet overlapper med
NameCreditsDateComment
2M354 Reading and Adapting Literature
10
Emnenavn på engelsk: 
Reading and Adapting Literature
Fakultet
Fakultet for lærerutdanning og pedagogikk
Fagområde
Femårig lektorutdanning
Studieprogram
Lektorutdanning i språkfag
Emnenivå
Høyere grads nivå (500-HN)