Course content

A study of a selection of Scandinavian literary works and a selection of relevant theoretical texts. The content of the course will change from semester to semester.

Learning outcome

The course aims at providing students with a deeper understanding of a defined topic in Norwegian or Scandinavian literature based on competence related both to literary texts and literary theory.

Learning methods and activities

Form of instruction: Lectures/group sessions. Tutoring. Course requirement: Approved reading list. Form of assessment: 14 day long home exam with tutoring. Extent of paper should be 12 - 15 pages.

Compulsory assignments

• Approved reading list

Recommended previous knowledge

NORD1102, NORD1104, NORD1106 and 1108 or equivalent.

Required previous knowledge

None.

Course materials

The reading list consists of 10 works, and at least 3, but no more than 5 of these must be of a theoretical nature. One work of theory is defined as a text/texts counting at least 150 pages. The rest of the works on the reading list will consist of fiction. The curriculum could center on e.g. one authorship, a literary epoch, a genre, a theme or theoretical perspective. It is expected that the students read necessary secondary literature in connection to the literary texts on the reading list.

Credit reductions