An Introduction to Literature in English (ENG115)
This course explores literary production in English emphasizing shifts in thought as well as genre innovation. It introduces key texts, authors, and literary periods, exploring the relationship of texts to their contexts and considering multiple perspectives in the periods.
Course description for study year 2024-2025
Course code
ENG115
Version
1
Credits (ECTS)
15
Semester tution start
Autumn
Number of semesters
1
Exam semester
Autumn
Language of instruction
English
Content
Learning outcome
Knowledge:
After completing this course, you have:
- an overview of changes, periods, central writers, and literary works in British literature
Skills:
After completing this course, you are:
- able to analyse literary texts in a variety of genres
- able to express yourself in appropriate academic English
- able to write academic texts that makes literary-critical arguments
General competence:
After completing this course, you can:
- demonstrate critical, analytic, and interpretive skills using academic English
- conduct precritical and critical analysis of a variety of texts
- understand, discuss, and contextualise literary texts in English
Required prerequisite knowledge
Recommended prerequisites
Exam
2 written home exams
Form of assessment | Weight | Duration | Marks | Aid |
---|---|---|---|---|
Written mid-term home exam | 1/2 | 5 Hours | Letter grades | |
Written home exam | 1/2 | 5 Hours | Letter grades |
Two written exams, mid-term and final. Students must pass both exams to earn a final grade in this course. English language and academic writing skills are accounted in the grading, as well as the course content and any documentation of primary and secondary source material (if used).
Coursework requirements
The first part of the course has a short obligatory writing assigment that has to be completed in order to sit for the mid-term exam
Grade: pass/fail
Course teacher(s)
Course coordinator:
Sonya Louise VeckCourse coordinator:
Janne Stigen DrangsholtStudy Adviser:
Margrethe MelinStudy Adviser:
Signe EkenbergStudy Adviser:
Anne Marie NygaardMethod of work
Overlapping courses
Course | Reduction (SP) |
---|---|
British and Irish Literature (ENG105_1) | 10 |
English Literature after 1950 (ENG130_1) | 5 |
Other Voices - Global English Literature (ENG130_2) | 5 |
British and Irish Literature (MENG105_1) | 10 |
English Literature after 1950 (ÅEN130_1) | 5 |
British Literature and Culture (HU0138_1) | 5 |
British Literature and Culture (HU0138_A) | 5 |
An Introduction to Literature in English (LENG115_1) | 15 |
Introduction to British and Irish Literature (ENG116_1) | 10 |
Introduction to British and Irish Literature (LENG116_1) | 10 |
An Introduction to Literature in English for lector students (LENG114_1) | 15 |