Modern Norwegian Literature: Film and Fiction 2607

Forkunnskaper

One year of university level education required, some literary studies are recommended

Læringsmål

Students will explore modern works in Norwegian literature and film. Students be able to analyze and compare text and film as expressions of art.  Further, students will develop the ability to review modern works critically. Aspects of the cultural context will be included.

Organisering

Approx 3 hrs/week, 16 weeks, fall semester.
Lectures, discussions, film viewing, response papers, study trip, oral presentations, essays and mandatory and recommended readings.The language of instruction is English.

Innhold

Four Norwegian novels and their corresponding film adaptations will be studied and discussed. Aspects of the cultural context will be included. A focus will be placed on modern texts and films, and all texts will be read and discussed in English. (Norwegian as required).

Vurderingsformer

Portfolio evaluation including: 1 mid-term paper 40%; final written, essay examination 60%. All assessed elements of the course must be passed to pass the course.