General Literary Theory 2

The curriculum consists of texts from modern literary theory, aesthetic theory, poetics, genre theory, theory of interpretation, as well as from relevant debates in literary studies. It may also include a history of comparative literature as academic discipline and theory of literary history. As a whole the curriculum must have a broad academic scope. The curriculum shall consist of approximately 600 pages.

Candidates will have obtained the following general competence after successfully completing this course:

Knowledge:

- The candidate has specialized theoretical and methodological knowledge which can be used in reflecting on one's own and other's practical research, as well as a tool for further research

Proficiency:

The candidate has the ability to:

- analyse and assess theoretical and methodological perspectives in literary works

- assess and compare analyses of fiction

- present and reflect on literary science in practice

Seminars. Students are expected to participate by making oral presentations, comments, etc.

1-3 obligatory assignments:

- Approved reading list

- Approved oral presentation and/or essay