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ENG-1110: Introduction to British Studies Work Load
10 credits (ECTS) | Type of course
Theoretical subject | Level of course/Year of study
Normally first or second year at bachelor´s level | Language of instruction
English | Examination semester
Spring
| Objectives
To develop an insight into and a critical understanding of literature and its role in different cultural and historical periods. This is achieved through the study of selected works in different genres, and the introduction of central terms of analysis. | Contents
The British Studies syllabus will be organized into two to four week blocks which focus on particular historical periods and investigate specific literary and cultural texts and genres within those periods. Each section of the course will examine the development of a particular genre: the drama, love poetry, the novel, and expository texts which explore the social, political, and aesthetic tensions of each period. The course will introduce the student to the techniques of close textual reading of literary and cultural texts in British literature; develop an appreciation of the historical and literary conditions under which texts are produced; examine the development of specific genres within historical time periods; and ask the student to write essays about the texts on the reading list using the vocabulary and strategies of literary study.
A good command of written and oral English is required. | Form of teaching
The course is organized around lecture, discussion, and composition instruction. The course will meet for four hours each week during 12-13 teaching weeks of the semester.
Please note that a study trip of two weeks to The Norwegian Study Center, York University is part of the course and it is expected that students participate. | Coursework requirements
Submit essay draft and exercises
| Exam and assessment
Coursework requirements: Students must hand in essay draft, as well as exercises.
Assessment: 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. | Date(s) of written examination
04.06.2007
The exam date is preliminary and may be subject to change. Definitive exam date will be announced on the notice boards at the faculties in the beginning of May for the spring semester and in the beginning of November for the autumn semester. | Contact person/lecturer
Associate Professor Ruben Moi, tel.: 776 46502, email: ruben.moi@hum.uit.no | Recommended reading/syllabus
See faculty homepage |
Teaching spring 2007
Første forelesning: Mandag 8. januar kl 1215, rom E 0105 | | Seminargruppe 1 | Foreleser Ruben Rune Moi
| | Seminargruppe 2 | Foreleser Katrine Nikolaisen
| | Hjemmeeksamen | Innleveringsfrist for hjemmeoppgaven: Fredag 25. mai. |
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