Course content

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

Candidates who have passed this course will
- have familiarity with a selection of important works within English-language prose literature.
- have knowledge of different types of English-language prose.
- be able to explain how different types of prose convey stories or meanings.
- be familiar with and able to use the English-language terminology connected to literary prose.
- write a text which analyzes literary works in correct English.
- be able to read literary prose texts critically and independently.

Learning methods and activities

Lectures, seminar sessions and supervision. Students are required to use the course learning platform regularly.

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

Compulsory assignments

• One written assignment, approx. 1000 words/2,5 pages

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 and ENG1302 Literature: Drama and Poetry.

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