Course syllabus autumn 2008
Course syllabus autumn 2008
Title
Reading and Responding
Swedish title
Reading and Responding
Course code
EN218E
Credits
7.5 credits
Grading scale
UV / Fail (U), Pass (G) or Pass with Distinction (VG)
Language of instruction
English
Decision-making body
Board of Studies at Faculty of Culture and Society
Syllabus approval date
2009-12-10
Syllabus valid from
2010-01-19
Entry requirements
English B.
Level
Basic level
Main field
English
Progression level
G1N
Progression level in relation to degree requirements
The course can normally be included as a part of a general degree at undergradate level.
The course overlaps with English I (EN101E).
Course contents
Reading and Responding is an introduction to the analysis of literature in English, literature both canonical and contemporary, but with clear focus on questions of migration, ethnic relations and gender.
Learning outcomes
Knowledge and understanding
After finishing the module, the student:
* has knowledge of some of the major literary genres;
* has a basic understanding of literary form;
* knows terminology employed in the analysis of literature, in fictional prose and other genres, and
* can show knowledge of Malmö University’s perspectives: environment, gender, and migration and ethnicity.
Skills and ability
After finishing the module, the student:
* can perform basic analyses of fictional prose, poetry and other genres, both orally and in writing;
* is able to read literary texts closely with a particular attention to thematic questions;
* can assess others’ analyses of fictional prose and and other genres;
* demonstrates ability to work to agreed timetables, manage workloads, and meet deadlines, and
* can apply knowledge of Malmö University’s perspectives to issues pertaining to English Studies.
Critical skills and approach
After finishing the module, the student:
* demonstrates awareness of basic critical methodology in the analysis of literature in English, and
* is critically aware of his or her own cultural standpoint in literary analysis.
Learning activities
Learning activities are lectures, seminars, self-study, peer review work and oral presentations.
Assessment
Reading and Responding is examined by two exams and a portfolio. Students must receive a passing grade in all examination elements to pass the course.
Students who do not pass the regular course exams have the minimum of two re-sit opportunities. Re-sits follow the same form as the original exams.
Course literature and other study material
Oates, Joyce Carol (ed.): The Oxford Book of American Short Stories. Oxford University Press ISBN10: 0195092627 ISBN13: 9780195092622
Klarer, Mario. An Introduction to Literary Studies. Routledge. ISBN 978-0-415-33382-5.
Doyle, Roddy. Paula Spencer. Vintage. ISBN 9780224078672.
Further material, in the form of out-of-copyright poetry, will be supplied
online via It's Learning.
Course evaluation
All students are offered an opportunity to give oral and written feedback at the end of the course. A summary of the results will be made available in the school's web-pages.
Student participation takes place through the course council.