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ALI-2141: Post-Colonial Literature and Theory 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 is aimed to give students a historical, theoretical and analytical insight into post-colonial literature, as well as a basic knowledge of post-colonial theory. | Contents
We shall work with a selection of novels, plays, short stories and poetry from former colonies, with the intention of examining characteristic literary traits and their foundation in post-colonial identities and strategies. Particular emphasis will be placed on how those who were formerly colonized represent themselves and obtain a voice through literature. The texts are taken from many language environments and we shall be concerned with literature from India, Africa and the Caribbean, amongst other places. We shall also work with a text from the North Calotte, from a post-colonial perspective. Introductions are given to central figures in post-colonial theory, such as Said, Spivak and Bhabha.
Recommended previous qualifications/ courses:
At least two modules from the basic level of the Literary Studies programme.
Texts will be read in Scandinavian languages and in English. | Form of teaching
The course will take place throughout the semester, with scheduled periods for study and writing. Method of teaching: seminar, with an emphasis on student involvement. The students must write at least two minor assignments in the course of the semester. Tutoring will be given during the course of the semester.
| Coursework requirements
An oral presentation or a minor assignment.
| Exam and assessment
Coursework Requirements:
A minor assignment, to be submitted by a fixed date in the course of the semester. The set work will be assessed as acceptable/not acceptable.
Assessment method:
A minor assignment and a concluding home examination 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
Assistant Professor Bjørn Inge Berger Andersen
Tel: 77 64 56 98
E-mail: bjorn.andersen@hum.uit.no
| Recommended reading/syllabus
Available on request | Course overlap
ALITTMFT -1 10 sp |
Teaching spring 2007
Første forelesning: Torsdag 11. januar kl 1015, rom A 3019 | | Hjemmeeksamen | Oppgave utlevering: Onsdag 6. juni. Innlevering fredag 15. juni. |
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