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This course is an introduction to early 20th century American and British literature loosely described as “modernist.” We will discuss what the term “modernism” means; in what ways modernist literature is related to other forms of artistic production such as film, photography, and painting; what role modernism played in early 20th century American and British culture; and the legacy of modernism in contemporary letters.
Students will familiarize themselves with several key works of modernist fiction and poetry; develop an understanding of the relationship between literature, culture and politics; and further develop their critical reading and writing skills.
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.
Admission to the master program in literature, LAP or other relevant master programs.
ENG1303 - British Literature, An Introduction or ENG1304 - American Literature, an introduction
10 credits against ENG2335 - British and American Modernism.
The course will be taught throughout the semester with a two-hour seminar for 14 weeks.
Each student must hand in an essay of about 5 pages (approximately 11.500 characters) by a certain date, and has to be approved by the teacher for the student to be able to sit for the exam. Once the course requirements have been fulfilled, they remain valid for the current and the two consecutive semesters when the course is given.
A three-day take-home exam.
All written papers must be accompanied by a declaration concerning cheating (Obligatorisk erklæring vedr. fusk
English.
The results will be found on the StudentWeb within three weeks after the exam.
Course grades are awarded on a descending scale using alphabetic grades from A to E for passes and F for fail.
An external auditor regularly evaluates the academic quality of the course, including the form of exam used on the course.
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.
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