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ALI-1110: Epic I Work Load
10 credits (ECTS) | Type of course
Theoretical subject. | Level of course/Year of study
Normally first or second year. | Language of instruction
Norwegian | Examination semester
Autumn
| Objectives
The purpose of the course is to give a fundamental introduction to the world literature, especially to the European/Western tradition. This is accomplished through the study of a selection of main works from antiquity to approximately 1800, combined with systematic reading of literary history and the introduction of central concepts of analysis. | Contents
Epic writing from ancient times to approximately 1800. The course includes works from the most important national literatures (mainly Greek, Roman, Spanish, French and Nordic).
Recommended previous qualifications/ courses:
Good reading proficiency in English is required. Most students will find reading proficiency in at least two foreign languages useful. | Form of teaching
Weeks 1-5 of the semester: seminars; weeks 6 and 11 of the semester: writing/individual study; weeks7-10 of the semester: seminars; weeks 12-16 of the semester: seminars; weeks 17-18 of the semester: Exam work/evaluation.
| Coursework requirements
En skriftlig oppgave.
| Exam and assessment
Coursework Requirements:
One paper is to be submitted by a given deadline during the semester.
This requirement is assessed with pass/fail.
Assessment method:
The examination consists of two parts:
A paper of 8-10 pages is to be submitted by a given deadline. A final 3-hour written exam is given at the end of the semester.
Together, the paper and the exam form the basis for grading in the course.
Grading: Performance in the course will be assessed with the grades A-F.
Exam language(s): Norwegian | Contact person/lecturer
Assistant Professor Atle Tord Nordøy, tel. 77 64 62 84, e-mail: atle.tord.nordoy@hum.uit.no | Recommended reading/syllabus
Available on request | Course overlap
ALITTGF -1 10 sp |
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