Syllabus, valid from 2019-09-02
Syllabus, valid from 2019-09-02
Title
Specialisation in Literature
Swedish title
Specialisation in Literature
Course code
EN242A
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
2019-08-27
Syllabus valid from
2019-09-02
Level
Basic level
Entry requirements
Basic eligibility for university studies and the higher education courses English I, 30 credits (en101E/A).
Main field
No main field.
Progression level
G1F
Progression level in relation to degree requirements
The course can normally be included as a part of a general degree at undergraduate level.
Course objectives
With reference to a number of literary texts, the students learn how to locate and join a current discussion of a field of specialisation and how to find literary evidence and critical support for the discussion. The specialisation, critical discussions and the literary texts analysed will be chosen by the teacher.
Course contents
With reference to a number of literary texts, the students learn how to locate and join a current discussion of a field of specialisation and how to find literary evidence and critical support for the discussion. The specialisation, critical discussions and the literary texts analysed will be chosen by the teacher.
Learning outcomes
Knowledge and understanding:
After completing this course, the student
1) has knowledge of the topic of the specialisation;
Competence and skills:
After completing this course, the student
2) can analyse literary texts with a particular attention to the field of the specialisation;
3) can discuss the topic of the specialisation with reference to a number of literary texts;
Judgement and approach:
After completing this course, the student
4) can independently locate and discuss critical sources that pertain to the specialisation.
Learning activities
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 a self-reflective report (2 credits) and portfolio assignments (5,5 credits). The self-reflexive report assesses learning outcomes 1-2, and the process-written assignment learning outcomes 1-4. The portfolio is graded A-U, self-reflective report pass-fail.
Course literature and other study material
Note! The literature list is not decided yet!
Course evaluation
The course is concluded with an individual course evaluation focusing on the goals of the course. The evaluations are summarized and made available to the students at the completion of the course.
Interim rules
In a case when a course is no longer given, or the contents have been changed essentially, the student has the right to two opportunities during a one year period to be examined according to the course plan which was valid at the time of registration. The exam opportunities are set by the department and it is the student’s responsibility to contact the department to find out how and when the re-examination will take place.
Additional information
The language of instruction is English.