Table of contents

The course is connected to the following study programs

Teaching language

Norwegian.

Learning outcomes

Upon completion of the course, the student shall

Knowledge

  • have advanced knowledge about the thematic area, including scientific theory and method
  • have the ability to use this knowledge independently on new fields within the thematic area and in other scientific contexts

Skills

  • be able to work independently with theories, methods and interpretations within the thematic area, both practically and theoretically
  • be able to assess and criticize sources, theories, methods and interpretations within the thematic field

General competence

  • be able to use knowledge and skills when meeting relevant scientific challenges and processes of change in society
  • be able to discuss scientific problems, analyses and conclusions within the thematic field, both with specialists and with the public in general

Contents

The course is a study of literary theory. The themes may change on a yearly basis, but will be founded in current research within the field of literary science, and related to ongoing research activities at the faculty. A detailed description of the scientific content will be available when the semester starts.

Teaching and learning methods

Lectures and seminars. The students are actively participating in discussions and analyses. Two weeks of practice are included. The students will work with literature. If this is not possible, the practice may be replaced by other tasks in agreement with the teacher.

Examination requirements

Practice or an alternative task must be completed and passed. This will be specified at the start of the semester.

Examinations

Oral examination. Graded assessment.

Student evaluation

The study programme manager, in consultation with the student representative, decides the method of evaluation and whether the courses will have a midterm- or end of term evaluation, see also the Quality System, section 4.1. Information about evaluation method for the course will be posted on Canvas.

Reduction of Credits

This course’s contents overlap with the following courses. A reduction of credits will occur if one of these courses is taken in addition:

Course Reduction of Credits
NO-6600 – Common subject. 15
NOU404 – Specialization in Nordic 2: Literature - for International Students. 15
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