Theoretical Approaches to Literature

This course gives a thorough introduction to selected theoretical approaches to literature and/or cultural history, in some cases from a more general standpoint of the philosophy of science. The course will focus on one or more theories or compare a range of different theories.

Candidates who have passed this course

Skills

• are able to explain and discuss the main characteristics of selected theoretical approaches to literature
• can present, discuss and compare different theoretical approaches to literature
• can discuss the relationship between different texts and theories, literature and society and how they work together
• are able to apply selected theoretical approaches to literary texts and expressions.

Lectures/seminars. The course is taught in English or Norwegian. Students are expected to participate actively in the lectures/seminars for example by presentations, comments and other contributions. Students are required to use the course learning platform regularly.

1-2 assignments; the format of the individual assignments may vary depending on the course plan.

An approved obligatory assignment is valid for 2 semesters (the semester in which the approval is given, plus the following semester).