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ENG-1120: Introduction to American Studies Work Load
10 credits (ECTS) | Type of course
Theoretical subject | Level of course/Year of study
Normally first or second year. | Language of instruction
English | Examination semester
Autumn
| Objectives
The course is a general historical introduction to American literature and culture, and provides insight into the use of methods and terms in textual analysis. | Contents
As an American Studies course, this historical survey of American literature from its beginnings to the present attempts to integrate literary and cultural studies, discussing the selected texts from the various periods in their sociocultural context. The main literary genres are represented in this course, which also introduces the students to basic methods and tools of textual analysis.
Since both the syllabus and teaching will be in English, a good command of English is required. | Form of teaching
13 weeks of teaching and 4 weeks for writing.
| Coursework requirements
Students must hand in essay outline.
| Exam and assessment
Assessment method:
A home exam of up to 8 pages (double line spacing) halfway through the semester, and a 4-hour school exam at the end of the semester. The home exam counts for 2/3 and the school exam for 1/3 of the final grade. The students will receive only one final grade at the end of the course.
Performance in the course will be assessed with the grades A-F.
Exam language(s): English | Contact person/lecturer
Associate Professor Sandra Lee Kleppe, tel. 776 45619, e-mail: sandra.lee.kleppe@hum.uit.no | Recommended reading/syllabus
Available on request | Course overlap
ENG-1120 -H03 10 sp | Homepage
http://uit.no/humfak/fakultetet/
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