Syllabus, valid from 2022-01-17
Syllabus, valid from 2022-01-17
Title
Introduction to the Theory of Literature
Swedish title
Introduction to the Theory of Literature
Course code
EN241B
Credits
7.5 credits
Grading scale
UA / Excellent (A), Very Good (B), Good (C), Satisfactory (D), Pass (E) or Fail (U)
Language of instruction
English
Decision-making body
Faculty of Culture and Society
Syllabus approval date
2021-11-24
Syllabus valid from
2022-01-17
Level
Basic level
Entry requirements
Basic eligibility for university studies and the higher education course English I, 30 credits
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Progression level
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The course can normally be included as a part of a general degree at undergraduate level.
Course objectives
The students learn how different theories of literature have emerged as responses to particular issues in culture, philosophy, and in society. The course is organized around specific theoretical paradigms (e.g. feminism, Marxism, postcolonialism) and the students learn to frame aesthetic issues using concepts and strategies from these paradigms of theory.
Course contents
During the course the students develop an understanding of different theories of literature and aesthetics, and thereby develop tools to frame literary and cultural issues in theoretically informed ways.
Learning outcomes
On completion of the course the student:
- understands some of the most important distinctions in the theory of literature;
- can practice techniques of analysis through concepts and reflect on their own ability to produce interpretations, and;
- can seek and evaluate further information within the field of literary theory and aesthetics.
Learning activities
The language of instruction is English.
Learning activities are lectures, seminars, written assignments, self-studies of course literature and independent work on a particular topic.
Assessment
The course is examined through one oral exam (2,5 credits) and one written assignment (5 credits). Learning outcomes 1 and 3 are examined in the oral exam, and outcomes 1, 2 and 3 in the written assignment.
Course literature
Dickens, Charles. 2009. Bleak House. [S.l.]: The Floating Press. Available online through the University Library.
Levine, Caroline. 2015. Forms: Whole, Rhythm, Hierarchy, Network. Princeton: Princeton University Press.
Further materials to be made available via Canvas.
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Course evaluation
The University provides students who participate in or who have completed a course with the opportunity to make known their experiences and viewpoints with regards to the course by completing a course evaluation administered by the University. The University will compile and summarize the results of course evaluations as well as informing participants of the results and any decisions relating to measures initiated in response to the course evaluations. The results will be made available to the students (HF 1:14).
Interim rules
If a course ceases to be available or has undergone any major changes, the students are to be offered two opportunities to retake the examination during the year following the change for re-examination, based on the syllabus which applied at registration.
Additional information
The language of instruction is English.