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. All students must give an oral presentation. In special cases this may be replaced by a written assignment. The workload is estimated at 400 hours.

Examination requirements

Approved oral presentation.

Examinations

Examination lecture of 45 minutes duration. Graded assessment.. The evaluation will emphasis on professional content and communicative skills. When it comes to assessment of language, the students' linguistic background will be taken into account.

Student evaluation

The person responsible for the course, 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.
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