EN-459 English Literature in Shifting Contexts (Spring 2025)
- ECTS Credits:
- 10
- Responsible department:
- Faculty of Humanities and Education
- Course Leaders:
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- Håvard Haugland Bamle
- Michael John Prince
- Lecture Semester:
- Spring
- Teaching language:
- English
- Duration:
- ½ year
Table of contents
The course is connected to the following study programs
- Advanced Teacher Education level 8-13, 5-year Master's Programme
- Translation and Professional Communication, Master's programme
- Master's Programme in English
Teaching language
English
Recommended previous knowledge
It is recommended that EN-455-1 has been completed or is taken during the same semester.
Learning outcomes
Upon successful completion of the course, students will have acquired
- in-depth knowledge of important literature in relation to literary conventions, history and culture
- insight into different critical approaches to literary analysis
- knowledge of standards for academic writing and reliable use of sources
Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to
- competently search texts for important topics of investigation
- competently evaluate and test different approaches to literary analysis
- competently evaluate critical secondary material
- write independent texts based on critical use of sources in line with relevant academic practices
- use appropriate vocabulary and concepts with subtlety and stylistic variation
Contents
This course provides insight into ways in which literature represents and interrogates reality and identity in relation to cultural trends and transitions, continuity, change and innovation.
Teaching and learning methods
Seminars. Regular, active participation expected. Estimated workload: Approximately 270 hours.
Examination requirements
An obligatory essay (2000-3000 words) and an oral presentation must be approved.
Examinations
The exam consists of two parts: A revised version of the essay (see "Examination requirements") and a two-week individual home exam. The essay will make up 30% for the final grade, and the home exam will make up 70 %. Both parts must receive passing grades to pass the course. 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.
Offered as a free-standing course
Yes, if there are places available.
Admission Requirement if given as a free-standing course
Identical to the admissions requirements for the programme.
Admission for external candidates
No.
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 |
|---|---|
| EN-433 – English Literature in Shifting Contexts. | 10 |
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Oct. 15, 2026 1:59:15 PM