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ENG-2115: American Romanticism Work Load
10 credits (ECTS) | Objectives
The course is a general introduction to the literature of the American Romanticism, and combines a historical approach with a systematic close analysis of individual works. | Contents
This survey of the typical features of American prose, fiction and poetry of the Romantic Age combines an historical perspective with systematic close analysis (formal as well as thematic) of particular texts. Special focus is given to the view of nature in this period of American literature.
Since both the syllabus and teaching will be in English, a good command of English is required. | Form of teaching
7 weeks of teaching, 2-3 weeks of supervision (mid-term paper), 7 weeks of teaching, 3-4 weeks of supervision (end-of-term paper).
Teaching consists of lectures, seminars, discussions led by students and tuition in paper writing.
| Compulsory teaching
In charge of one hour''s seminar | Assessment
Coursework Requirements:
Each student is required to lead the discussion during one 45-minute seminar session (or two students may lead the discussion together for a double session). This session must be approved by the teacher before the student can submit the end-of-term paper.
Assessment method:
Mid-term paper (up to 6 pages, double line spacing, submission after approximately nine weeks) and an end-of-term paper (up to 9 pages, double line spacing, submission at the end of the semester). The mid-term paper counts for 1/3 and the end-of-term paper for 2/3 of the final grade.
Performance in the course will be assessed with the grades A-F.
Exam language(s): English | Examination semester
Spring | Type of course
Theoretical subject. | Level of course/Year of study
Normally third year. | Contact person/lecturer
Professor Fredrik Chr. Brøgger, tel.: 776 44276, e-mail: fredrik.brogger@hum.uit.no | Recommended reading/syllabus
Available on request | Language of instruction
English | Timetables
http://timeplan.uit.no/emne.php?department=ALLE&module=ENG-2115-1 |
Teaching spring 2005
Første gang: Fredag 14. januar kl 0915, rom A 3018 | | Forelesning | Midtterminoppgave: Innlevering 11. mars.
Semestersluttoppgave: Innlevering 03. juni
Fredag 09:15 to12:00
A 3018 SV-fak. og HUM-fak. bygget
Ansvarlig Prof. Fredrik C. Brøgger
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