Course content

Course content

Language of instruction is English.

This course allows students of English-language literature to specialize in a particular research area relating to literature before 1900, although modern adaptation of pre-1900 literature may also be taught. A course offered under this code might, for example, focus on literary genres, movements, or a particular author during the Enlightenment, Romantic or Victorian periods.

A more detailed description of the academic content will be made available in the reading list at the beginning of the semester.

Learning outcome

Learning outcome

Knowledge

Candidates who have passed this course

• have specialized knowledge of a particular author, genre, period or topic in pre-1900 English-language literature
• are familiar with academic and critical understandings of pre-1900 English-language literature

Skills

Candidates who have passed this course

• are able to use advanced close reading or other interpretative skills for advanced literary analysis
• are able to develop and write an independent and critical literary analysis in correct academic English
• can use relevant theory and secondary literary sources using appropriate academic writing conventions
• can use digital tools for archival research

General Competence

Candidates who have passed this course

• have strong oral and written English skills
• can critically evaluate the credibility and relevance of different sources of knowledge
• have strong analytical skills
• may be able to work across old genres and new media of storytelling

Learning methods and activities

Learning methods and activities

A combination of lectures, seminars, group activity, and/or supervision. Students are required to use the course learning platform regularly and to make an active contribution in class.

Students should expect that this 7.5 credit course equates with approximately 10 hours of work per week, including teaching time.

Compulsory assignment(s)

• 1-3 written and/or oral assignments, equivalent to 3000-3500 words in total. Specific tasks will be defined at the start of the semester.

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 3000-3500 words in total

Recommended previous knowledge

Bachelor's Degree with specialisation in English.

Course materials

Curriculum/reading list will be announced at the beginning of the semester.