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ALI-2111: Fantastic literature and science fiction 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 fantastic literature and science fiction. | Contents
We shall work with a selection of novels and short stories from several periods and language environments, from Mary Shelley''s Frankenstein to Marge Piercy''s He, She and It, with the aim of studying different genre conventions and other literary features, as well as providing an overview of the development of fantastic literature. Particular emphasis will be placed on how and to what purpose literary texts may mediate the unknown (e.g. the supernatural or the new). One central theoretical starting point will be Tzvetan Todorov''s book about the fantastic.
Recommended 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 an emphasis on student participation. The students must write at least two minor assignments within the duration of the course. Tutoring will be given during the course. | Coursework requirements
En mindre skriftlig oppgave (2-3 sider).
| Exam and assessment
Coursework requirements:
A short essay (2-3 pages) on a set topic has to be submitted within the given deadline in the course of the term. An early draft has to be submitted for supervision three weeks prior to the final deadline. The essay will assessed according to a pass/fail grade by the tutor.
Assessment method:
The final grade will be based on a term project (10 pages) on a set topic that has to be submitted within the given deadline. The topics will be announced 10 weeks before deadline. An early draft has to be submitted for supervision three weeks prior to the final deadline.
Performance in the course will be assessed with the grades A-F.
Exam language(s): Norwegian | Contact person/lecturer
Associate Professor Johan Schimanski, tel: 776 44231, e-mail: johan.schimanski@hum.uit.no | Recommended reading/syllabus
Available on request | Course overlap
ALITTMFT -1 10 sp
ALI-3101 -1 10 sp |
Teaching spring 2007
Første forelesning: Torsdag 25. januar kl 1415, rom A 3019 | | Prosjektoppgave | Oppgave utlevering: Mandag 19. mars. Innlevering tirsdag 29. mai. Første versjon av prosjektoppgaven innleveres mandag 7. mai. |
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