Course content

Language of instruction is English.

This course is a genre-based introduction to prose fiction in English. Presenting important English-language literary texts, the course explores a range of novels and short stories so as to illuminate the different forms and techniques found within these principal generic categories. The course also provides a short introduction to diverse literary and scholarly approaches to the study of texts.

Learning outcome

Knowledge

Candidates who have passed this course

• are familiar with a selection of important works within English-language prose literature.
• have knowledge of different types of English-language prose.
• are able to explain how different types of prose convey stories or meanings.
• are familiar with the English-language terminology connected to literary prose.

Skills

Candidates who have passed this course

• can write a text which analyzes literary works in correct English.
• are able to read literary prose texts critically and independently.

General competence

Candidates who have passed this course,

• have oral and written competence in English that expand beyond the literature classroom.
• develop introductory cross-cultural literacy.
• can engage in a critical reflection of diverse cultural works.

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 1000-1500 words in total. Specific tasks will be defined at the start of the semester. Students with the MLSPRÅK program may be assigned a separate obligatory assignment.

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 1000-1500 words in total

Recommended previous knowledge

Students should have knowledge of English equivalent to that of students who have learned English as a programme subject over two years at Norwegian "videregående skole".

ENG1201 Proficiency and Grammar or ENG1202 Academic Literacy for English Studies, and ENG1302 Literature: Drama and Poetry.

Required previous knowledge

None.

Course materials

The specific syllabus will vary, but will include: a selection of texts from a range of different periods and English-language cultures representing the main genres of prose literature in English; a selection of critical essays; material offering guidance on the study of literature; a dictionary of literary terms. The curriculum/reading list will be announced at the beginning of the semester.

Credit reductions