2ENL512-2 Literature and Culture 1

    • Number of credits
      15
    • Teaching semester
      2023 Autumn
    • Language of instruction
      English
    • Campus
      Hamar
    • Required prerequisite knowledge

      None

Course content
  • Introduction to the study of literature written in English
  • An overview of the  historical background relevant to the texts on the syllabus
  • Essay writing on topics from English-language literature and culture
  • Basic critical concepts and terminology relevant for the study of literature and culture

Learning Outcome

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

Knowledge

The student

  • has broad knowledge of English-language literature and culture in a historical perspective from the Renaissance to the 20th century
  • is familiar with different literary genres
  • is familiar with basic critical and theoretical approaches to the study of literature and culture
Skills

The student

  • is able to present and discuss English-language literature and culture in a historical perspective using an academic register
General competence

The student

  • has insight into academic issues relevant to the field of English-language literature and culture
  • can plan and carry out relevant assignments, alone and as part of a group, in accordance with academic conventions and ethical requirements and principles
Teaching and working methods

Teaching takes the form of interactive lectures and seminars, student presentations, and discussions. The learning platform Canvas is used for course information and guidance. Regular and active participation in class is required.

Required coursework

To sit the examination a student must:

  • have an attendance record of at least 80 % according to the semester plan. Students are responsible for registration of attendance
  • have completed a maximum of 5 assignments, of which at least one is oral and one must be written. Details will be outlined at the beginning of the semester. These assignments must be approved no later than two weeks before the examination. A certificate of participation from the Norwegian Study Centre in York will be accepted as substitute for one of the assignments
Form of assessment

A five-hour individual written examination, 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.

Assessments
Form of assessmentGrading scaleGroupingDuration of assessmentSupport materialsProportionComment
Written examination with invigilation
ECTS - A-F
Individual
5 Hour(s)
100
Professional overlap
NameCreditsDateComment
2EN35-2 Literature and Culture 1
15
2EN35-2K Literature and Culture 1
15

Reading list

Faculty
Faculty of Education