ENG3-1015 English-Speaking Literature 2

Contents and structure

Special attention is given to writing and academic criteria for text production. The students will receive training in oral presentations and are expected to participate actively in group work and seminars. The students will be taught how to appreciate literature and use 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

• appreciate and analyse English-speaking literature
• follow cultural and social conventions in English-speaking countries
• apply stylistic and cultural conventions in text Production

General competence

• 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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