ENG3-1010 English-Speaking Literature 1

Contents and structure

Literature is an independent module.

Special attention is given to writing and academic criteria for text production. The students are expected to participate actively in group work and seminars. The students will be taught how to appreciate and analyse literature and literary devices.

Learning Outcome

Knowledge

• English-speaking literature
• Genres and their central criteria
• Norms for academic text production and responsible and critical use of source material

Skills

• On successful completion of the module, students should be able to appreciate and analyse English-speaking literature understand cultural and social conventions in English-speaking countries , mainly in the British Isles and the USA apply stylistic and cultural conventions in text Production.

General competence

• On successful completion of the module, students should be able to plan and carry out individual assignments in accordance with ethical requirements and principles articulate ideas and professional standpoints both orally and in written language.

Entry requirements

None

Teaching methods

Teaching will primarily consist of seminars. The course requires systematic work with reading and active participation in class (also see 'arbeidskrav'). The learning platform Canvas will be used to relay information and provide feedback on student work.

Compulsory learning activities

Since English is our only teaching medium but also our target language, classes in literature are based mostly on interaction between students and lecturer, or between students, through a variety of activities (role-plays, group discussion, presentations, etc - all in English) revolving around the various texts studied in the course. In addition, each new lecture is made accessible through knowledge and skills acquired in previous lectures, which are then expanded through active participation in class. This is why attendance to all classes is compulsory. In addition, students will write two home assignments based on the texts studied in class. These assignments will receive feedback and are subject to approval by the lecturer.

Assessment

• Written exam, six hours, 60 %.
• Oral exam. 40 %.

Grading A-F.

Examination support material

English-English Dictionary; all texts selected for the exam and studied in class.

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