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ALIT1104 - Drama, Poetics and Literary Theory 1800-2000

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Examination arrangement

Examination arrangement: School exam
Grade: Letter grades

Evaluation Weighting Duration Grade deviation Examination aids
School exam 100/100 6 hours E

Course content

The module has two main components. It offers an introduction to modern drama from late 19th century Romanticism to the present. The syllabus includes playwrights from Henrik Ibsen and Anton Chekhov to Samuel Beckett. The second component is a historical introduction to modern poetics ant theory of literature from Romanticism to the 21st century. The syllabus includes texts by Wordsworth and Coleridge, Charles Baudelaire and Viktor Shklovsky as well as Sigmund Freud and Susan Sontag.

Learning outcome

The candidate will after successfully completing this course have KNOWLEDGE about:

- the outlines of Western literary theory from Romanticism until today

- of essential dramatic works since Romanticism

- key concepts of literary theory

- different schools of literary theory

The candidate will after successfully completing this course be SKILLED in:

- employ her/his acquired knowledge in literary analysis

- presenting his/her knowledge of theory in writing.

The candidate’s GENERAL COMPETENCY includes:

- an understanding om the modern drama in its historical and cultural connection

- a basic understanding of the function of literary theory.

Learning methods and activities

Lectures and group sessions including written assignments. 1-2 obligatory activities, including one approved written assignment (4-5 pages) with feedback.

Compulsory assignments

  • 1-2 obligatory activities

Course materials

A reading list will be available first day of class. Students that use the standard list do not have to hand in a reading list to the department. Students that want to use an alternative curriculum must apply for this by handing in an alternative reading list to the department for approval. Deadline is 10th October in the autumn semester and 10th March in the spring semester.

Credit reductions

Course code Reduction From To
HFALIT104 15.0
ALIT1106 15.0 AUTUMN 2017
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Facts

Version: 1
Credits:  15.0 SP
Study level: Foundation courses, level I

Coursework

Term no.: 1
Teaching semester:  SPRING 2024

Language of instruction: -

Location: Trondheim

Subject area(s)
  • Comparative Literature
Contact information
Course coordinator:

Department with academic responsibility
Department of Language and Literature

Examination

Examination arrangement: School exam

Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
Autumn ORD School exam 100/100 E 2023-10-09 09:00 INSPERA
Room Building Number of candidates
SL310 Sluppenvegen 14 1
Spring ORD School exam 100/100 E 2024-05-10 09:00 INSPERA
Room Building Number of candidates
SL311 orange sone Sluppenvegen 14 31
  • * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
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