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ALI-3110: Theory and Method

Work Load
30  credits (ECTS)
Type of course
Theoretical subject.
Level of course/Year of study
First or second year at master''s level.
Language of instruction
Norwegian
Examination semester
Autumn
Objectives
Students are to acquire an overview of, and be able to work independently with, central problems in literary science, upon which their subsequent theoretical reading and the work on their master''s thesis can be based.
Contents
This course gives the students an introduction to general topics and problems in literary science.

Required previous qualifications/ courses:
A bachelor''s degree with courses in literature (90 ECTS) or equivalent is required, including at least 50 ECTS in 1000-level courses in literature.
Form of teaching
Teaching lasts for one semester in the form of a seminar, including periods designated for individual study and writing.
Coursework requirements

Minst ett forberedt muntlig fremlegg.
Exam and assessment
Coursework Requirements:
Each student must give at least one presentation during the semester. This presentation must be approved before the student can take the final exam. This requirement is assessed with pass/fail.

Assessment method:
The examination consists of a three-week home exam of 18-20 pages on a given topic at the end of the semester.

Grading: Performance in the course will be assessed with the grades A-F.
Contact person/lecturer
Associate Professor Ruben Moi, e-mail: ruben.moi@hum.uit.no, tel. 77 64 42 28.
Recommended reading/syllabus
Available on request


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