Literature and History

Language of instruction is English.

This course will explore a selection of English-language literary works produced during a particular historical period or at several historical "moments". Attention will be given to the ways in which the selected works respond to and/or intervene in contemporary society and culture.

A more detailed description of the academic content will be available in the reading list at the beginning of the semester.

Knowledge

Candidates who have passed this course

• are familiar with a selection of English-language literary works from one or more historical periods
• are able to explain how the works are formed by and influence society and culture in the period(s)
• are familiar with discipline-specific knowledge and critical understanding of one or more historical periods

Skills

Candidates who have passed this course

• are able to demonstrate discipline-specific knowledge and critical understanding of one or more historical periods
• are able to write independent literary analysis in advanced English using academic writing conventions
• can locate and use relevant secondary literary sources

General Competence

Candidates who have passed this course

• recognize the importance of critical reflection on the relationship between culture and history
• have more advanced oral and writing English skills that expand beyond the literature classroom
• develop cross-cultural literacy
• can critically evaluate the credibility and relevance of different sources of knowledge
• can engage in a critical reflection on different cultural works and their own works.

A combination of lectures, seminars, group activity, and/or supervision. Students are required to use the course learning platform regularly.

Students should expect that this 7.5 credit course equates with approximately 10 hours of work per week, including teaching time.

Compulsory assignments

1-3 written and/or oral assignments, equivalent to 2000-2500 words in total. Specific tasks will be defined at the start of the semester.

Approved obligatory assignments are valid for 2 semesters (the semester in which the approval is given, plus the following semester). All obligatory assignments must be completed in the same semester.