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ALI-2110: Novels of Modern decadence Work Load
10 credits (ECTS) | Type of course
Theoretical subject. | Level of course/Year of study
Normally third year. | Language of instruction
Norwegian | Examination semester
Spring | Objectives
The course aims to give students a historical, theoretical and analytical insight into the genre. | Contents
We shall work with a selection of recent decadence novels: Tom Kristensen, Hærværk (Havoc), Charles Bukowski, Post Office, Bret Easton Ellis, American Psycho, Nick Cave, And the Ass Saw the Angel, Alexander Brenning, Trist som en matros (Sad as a Sailor), Michel Houellebecq, Plateforme (Platform). Emphasis will be placed on the issue of decadence as an individually and culturally conditioned phenomenon.
Required previous qualifications/courses
At least three modules at basic level from the Literary Studies programme. Texts will be read in Scandinavian languages and in English. | Form of teaching
The course runs throughout the semester, with scheduled periods for study and writing. Method of teaching: seminars, with emphasis on student participation. The students must write at least one minor assignments within the duration of the course. Tutoring will be given during the course. | Exam and assessment
Assessment method:
Portfolio assessment: a minor asignments and a concluding home assignment (10-12 pages) form the basis for establishing an academic grade.
Performance in the course will be assessed with the grades A-F.
Exam language(s): Norwegian | Contact person/lecturer
Associate Professor Even Arntzen. Tel: 776 44260
E-mail: even.arntzen@hum.uit.no | Recommended reading/syllabus
Available on request | Course overlap
ALITTMFT -1 10 sp
ALI-3100 -1 10 sp |
Teaching spring 2006
Første forelesning: Tirsdag 10. januar kl 1215, rom A 3019 | | Forelesning | Ingen undervisning i ukene 6, 7 og 15
Foreleser f.aman. Even Arntzen
| | Hjemmeeksamen | Oppgave - utlevering: Mandag 24. april. Innlevering onsdag 03. mai |
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