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The courses under this heading (ENG4471-ENG4479), while focussing on literary works from one or several genres will focus on or more specific literary theories in their approach to literary texts. The courses aim to develop analytical abilities both in literary interpretation and in work with theoretical texts. Texts are chosen from works that invite and richly repay academic study.
Themes that fall under this heading include ENG4471 - The Return of the Author, and Narrative, History, Fiction
To acquire extensive knowledge about the theories studied. To develop the ability to analyse literary texts within a theoretical framework.
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.
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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 suitable master programs.
Seminar, two hours per week for ten weeks. Regular attendance and active participation is required, e.g. in the form of one or more oral presentations.
A term paper of 10 standard pages (topic to be decided between teacher and student).
All written papers must be accompanied by a declaration concerning cheating Obligatorisk erklæring vedr. fusk
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.
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.
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.
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