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ENG-3112: William Faulkner and American Modernism Work Load
10 credits (ECTS) | Type of course
Theoretical subject. | Level of course/Year of study
First or second year at master''s level. | Language of instruction
English | Objectives
The course is an introduction to Faulkner''s literary works from the 1920s, 1930s, and 1040s. | Contents
Dealing with William Faulkner''s most prominent works of the 1920s, 30s, and 40s, this course has a four-fold focus: its seeks to 1) define Faulkner''s particular brand of literary modernism, 2) discuss the typical formal and thematic traits of his fiction, 3) situate his works in their Southern socio-cultural context, and 4) pursue close readings of particular texts.
The courser requires a bachelor''s degree with intermediate courses in English or equivalent. | Form of teaching
7 weeks of teaching, 2-3 weeks of supervision (mid-term paper), 7 weeks of teaching, 3-4 weeks of supervision (end-of-term paper).
Teaching consists of lectures, seminars, discussions led by students, student presentations, and tuition in paper writing.
| Coursework requirements
Oral presentation of a topicIn charge of one hour''s seminar
| Exam and assessment
Coursework Requirements:
Each student is required to give an oral presentation of a topic (10-15 minutes). Each student must also lead the discussion during one 45-minute seminar session (or two students may lead the discussion together for a double session). The presentation and the discussion session must be approved by the teacher before the student can submit the end-of-term paper.
Assessment method:
Mid-term paper (up to 8 pages, double line spacing, submission after approximately nine weeks) and an end-of-term paper (up to 14 pages, double line spacing, submission at the end of the semester). The mid-term paper counts for 1/3 and the end-of-term paper for 2/3 of the final grade.
Performance in the course will be assessed with the grades A-F.
Exam language(s): English | Contact person/lecturer
Professor Fredrik Chr. Brøgger, tel.: 776 44276, e-mail: fredrik.brogger@hum.uit.no | Recommended reading/syllabus
http://uit.no/humfak/3509/ |
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