Course - General Literary Theory 2 - ALIT3101
ALIT3101 - General Literary Theory 2
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: Home examination
Grade: Letter grades
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home examination | 100/100 | 7 days |
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
Candidates will have obtained the following general competence after successfully completing this course:
Knowledge:
- The candidate has specialized theoretical and methodological knowledge which can be used in reflecting on one's own and other's practical research, as well as a tool for further research
Proficiency:
The candidate has the ability to:
- analyse and assess theoretical and methodological perspectives in literary works
- assess and compare analyses of fiction
- present and reflect on literary science in practice
Learning methods and activities
Seminars. Students are expected to participate by making oral presentations, comments, etc.
Obligatory assignments:
- Approved reading list
- Approved oral presentation and/or essay
Compulsory assignments
- Approved reading list
- Approved oral presentation and/or essay
Further on evaluation
Assessment: 7 days home examination, approx. 3500-4000 words.
Recommended previous knowledge
Bachelor's degree with specialisation in comparative literature or other relevant coursework equivalent to 80 credits.
Required previous knowledge
None
Course materials
A reading list will be available first day of class.
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALIT3301 | 7.5 | AUTUMN 2010 |
No
Version: 1
Credits:
7.5 SP
Study level: Second degree level
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: SPRING 2024
Language of instruction: -
Location: Trondheim
- Comparative Literature
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Language and Literature
Examination
Examination arrangement: Home examination
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
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Autumn
ORD
Home examination
100/100
Release
2023-12-07Submission
2023-12-14
09:00
INSPERA
12:00 -
Room Building Number of candidates -
Spring
ORD
Home examination
100/100
Release
2024-05-31Submission
2024-06-07
09:00
INSPERA
12:00 -
Room Building Number of candidates
- * 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.
For more information regarding registration for examination and examination procedures, see "Innsida - Exams"