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ALIT3101

General Literary Theory II

New from the academic year 2010/2011

Credits 7.5
Level Second degree level
Course start Spring 2011
Duration 1 semester
Language of instruction Norwegian
Examination arrangement Written examination

About

About the course

Course content

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.

Learning outcome

The course will provide students with an understanding of theories of science, literary theory, and a history of comparative literature as academic discipline, giving them a foundation for scholarly work with literature on the master level.

Learning methods and activities

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

Compulsory assignments

  • Approved reading list
  • Oral presentation

Required previous knowledge

None

Course materials

A reading list will be available first day of class.

Credit reductions

Course code Reduction From
ALIT3301 7.5 sp
This course has academic overlap with the course in the table above. If you take overlapping courses, you will receive a credit reduction in the course where you have the lowest grade. If the grades are the same, the reduction will be applied to the course completed most recently.

Subject areas

  • Comparative Literature

Contact information

Course coordinator

Lecturers

Examination

Examination

Examination arrangement: Written examination
Grade: Letters

Ordinary examination - Spring 2011

Skriftlig
Weighting 100/100 Date 2011-05-25 Time 09:00 Duration 4 timer Place and room Not specified yet.

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