Course content

An advanced course in selected themes within European literature from Antiquity to the Early Romantic period.

The course may focus on a specific period, a trend, or a genre (the tragedies of Antiquity, the Gothic horror novel, the literature of Classicism, modernist poetry, the picaresque tradition of the novel etc.)

The course may also focus on inter-aesthetic connections within a specific period (for example the art, music and literature of the Baroque) or the mutual influence and adaptability between literature and other media.

Learning outcome

Candidates will have obtained the following qualifications after successfully completing this course:
- has specialised knowledge of essential literary works within the genres epic poetry, lyric poetry and drama, as well as general knowledge of the origin, development and poetics witin the genres
- understands literature in an extensive aesthetic, historical and cultural context
- has the ability to present the academic content of the course critically and independently both orally and in writing
- has the ability to formulate a current problem based on a given assignement, as well as write an academic text

Learning methods and activities

Seminars. Active student participation is expected.
Course requirements:
Approved seminar presentation (approx. 15 minutes) or written assignment (approx. 4-5 pages).
Form of assessment:
2 week written assignment of 12-15 pages.

Compulsory assignments

• Approved class presentation or written assignment

Recommended previous knowledge

Basic courses in comparative literature or other relevant coursework equivalent to 60 credits.

Required previous knowledge

None.

Course materials

A reading list will be available first day of class.

Credit reductions