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Learning outcomes

After completing the course, the students will both have gained a general overview of ecocritical theory, and advanced knowledge of the specific approaches addressed in the course. The students will know how to apply these approaches in the analysis of literary and filmic texts and genres, and they will know how to situate their own work-in-progress in relation to ecocritical theory.

Contents

The course will provide insights into a variety of theoretical approaches related to ecocriticism, such as critical theory, risk theory, postcolonial ecocriticism, the "material turn" and material ecocriticism, as well as cognitive narratology and empirical ecocriticism. Students will also have opportunity to discuss and receive feedback on their own work-in-progress.

Teaching and learning methods

The course will consist of lectures with following discussions, as well as presentations and discussion of theory-related aspects in students¿ own projects. The participants will read a selection of theoretical texts in advance of the course, which will both prepare them for the thematic lectures and serve as an additional basis of discussion.

Examination requirements

The course will award 5 ECTS for registrants who read the required literature prior to the course, participate in all lectures, and do a presentation of theory-related aspects in their own research project. It is also expected from participants that they participate actively in the discussion of lectures and of the other participants¿ projects.

Examinations

Assessment of whether participants have achieved the learning outcomes of the course will be based on the oral presentations described above ("examination requirement"). In the case of candidates who are in a very early stage of their projects, a written assignment can be used as an alternative assessment method.
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