Course content

Language of instruction is English.

This course will focus on a specific body of cultural texts that are linked through a shared context or contexts—social, historical, ideological or intellectual. It will examine the text-context dialectic—the ways in which texts are formed by the context from which they emerge, and also the ways in which they react back upon this context. The texts involved may all be of the same type or they may be mixed. More detailed information concerning the syllabus will be made available in the reading list at the start of the semester in which the course is taught.

Learning outcome

Knowledge

Candidates who have passed this course

• have knowledge of a selection of English-language cultural texts which are connected by a common context or contexts
• have insight into the mutual relationship between text and context

Skills

Candidates who have passed this course

• are able to explain how cultural texts are formed by and influence specific social contexts
• are able to write independent literary analysis in advanced English utilizing relevant secondary literary sources
• can conduct research using digital tools

General competence

Candidates who have passed this course

• can engage in critical analysis of different cultural productions
• can critically evaluate the credibility and relevance of different sources of knowledge
• develop stronger oral and writing English skills
• develop stronger cultural literacy skills

Learning methods and activities

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

Compulsory assignments

• 1-3 written and/or oral assignments - equivalent to 2000-2500 words in total

Recommended previous knowledge

Recommended previous knowledge

Courses at ENG1000 level, completed one-year programme in English or equivalent approved education.

Course materials

Curriculum/reading list will be announced at the beginning of the semester.