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This course is an examination of contemporary American literature through the lens of multiculturalism. We will read a variety of literary genres, including novels, plays and creative non-fiction, by writers who are concerned with issues of race, identity and America as a multicultural society. Some of the important questions we will address are: What are the concerns of so-called “ethnic” writers in contemporary American culture? What is the relationship between identity politics and literature? How can we use critical race analysis as a part of literary study?
Students will deepen their knowledge of American literature by analyzing texts written by authors who openly challenge the literary canon, and who furthermore acknowledge the race and class divisions at the heart of American culture. Also, students will gain an understanding of the relationship between politics, identity, and the place of literature in contemporary American society.
Students who are admitted to study programmes or individual courses at UiO must each semester register which courses and exams they wish to sign up for by registering a study plan in StudentWeb.
International applicants, if you are not already enrolled as a student at UiO, please see our information about admission requirements and procedures for international applicants.
Only students admitted to the course may take part in instruction and tuition and sit for the examination.
Students have to be accepted into the MA program in literature or LAP, or other relevant MA programs.
The course is a semester long seminar (2 class meeting hours per week for 14 weeks.) There is a 2-week mid-term break in which students are asked to work independently on their written assignment. Students must attend the course on a regular basis.
Students must turn in a portfolio of 2 essays that total 10 pp. These should be written in English.
Marks will be published on Studentweb no later than three weeks after the submission date/exam.
Course grades are awarded on a descending scale using alphabetic grades from A to E for passes and F for fail.
A student may appeal against an awarded grade and/or file a formal complaint about exam procedures.
Students who due to illness or other valid reason of absence were unable to sit for their final exams may apply for participation in make-up exams. Make-up exams are arranged either later in the same semester or early in the semester following the exam in question. Documentation of valid reasons for absence from the regular exam must be submitted upon application to participate in make-up exams.
Students who have failed an exam and students who wish to re-take an exam to achieve a better grade may not participate in make-up exams, but must re-take the exam when it is regularly scheduled.
A student can sit for this exam up to 3 times. If a student wishes to withdraw from the exam, s/he must do this in StudentWeb at least two weeks prior to the first day of the exam. Failure to do so will be counted as one of the three opportunities to sit for the exam.
Students may apply for access to alternative exam resources or exam forms on the basis of chronic illness and/or special needs that create a marked disadvantage to other students in the exam situation. Mothers who are breastfeeding may apply for extra time to complete the exam.
Visiting address:
Niels Treschows hus, Level 7
Postal address:
P.O. Box 1003 - Blindern
0315 Oslo
Visiting hours:
Monday - Friday 12.30-15.00
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