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EN-134-1 Modern British Fiction
Bachelor's Programme in English , , English, One-year Programme
Spring
English
After completing the course the student shall - be able to account for the British contemporary novel and its sub-genres. - have developed an understanding of how large socio-political and technological changes have influenced contemporary narrative strategies.
The course gives an introduction to the genre of the novel as it is expressed in Britain in novels written after 1990. Emphasis is placed on the changes and constants in the use of the genre compared to the "classical" and modern novels. The complexity of a globalized and post-industrial world has led to changes in the traditional genres and led to new narrative mixed structures.
Lectures and seminars
4-hour written examination. Compulsory essay written under supervision and an oral presentation must be assessed as a Pass. Graded marks.
6 h. written exam
Roy Eriksen
Face-to-face
The syllabus will be published on the home page of the course when finalised. See link in the upper right hand corner of the page.
Yes
Faculty of Humanities and Education
University of Agderpost@uia.no
Phone: +47 38 14 10 00 Fax: +47 38 14 10 01
