Course - Cultural Studies - ENG6017
ENG6017 - Cultural Studies
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: Portfolio assessment
Grade: Letters
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio assessment | 100/100 | 1 semesters |
Course content
This online course offers an introduction to social and political conditions in the USA and Britain. The course will focus on topics pertaining to the people and minorities, political values and social principles and conditions, among others. These topics will be explored through the lens of contemporary history.
Learning outcome
Candidates who have passed this course
-can demonstrate basic knowledge about social and political conditions in the American and British societies.
-can analyze conditions and factors of a social and political nature within a historical context
-are able to compare different English-speaking cultures from political and social perspectives
-can demonstrate insight into methods and academic approaches relevant to Cultural Studies
-are able to produce independent analyses of Cultural Studies topics that have been explored throughout the course
-are able to demonstrate a good command of English
Learning methods and activities
The course offers online teaching in a 13-week period. The course has online teaching units, which cover the various topics introduced in the course.
Obligatory activities cover various aspects of the course. Students are given feedback on obligatory activities and offered supervision.
The course blog and discussion forum are actively used for course-related interaction.
Other:
The course is wholly taught online. Information pertaining to access to the course will be sent to the email address registered for the student. All communication throughout the run of the course will take place on the course site and learning platform, and NTNUs student email. Students are required to follow all communication channels used by the course.
Compulsory assignments
- 1 oral and 3 written activities
Further on evaluation
Assignments are assessed as approved/not approved, and they are not part of the final examination grade, but all obligatory assignments must be approved in order for the student to qualify to take the exam.
Two of the obligatory assignments are subject to revision based on feedback and will be submitted in the exam portfolio at the end of the semester.
The course concludes with a portfolio exam, consisting of 3 elements (written assignment, video presentation, reflective text). The portfolio is given one overall grade, and all elements must be assessed as meeting requirements for a passing grade. This applies to postponed exams as well.
Specific conditions
Compulsory activities from previous semester may be approved by the department.
Admission to a programme of study is required:
- (KENG1-8-13)
English - One Year Programme - continuing education for teachers (FJENGVUÅ)
Recommended previous knowledge
Good language skills in English (reading, writing and oral language skills).
Required previous knowledge
Students should have knowledge of English equivalent to that of students who have learned English over two years at Norwegian "videregående skole".
Admission to a study program is required:
KENG1-8-13
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENG1401 | 7.5 | 01.09.2019 | |
| ENG1402 | 3.0 | 01.09.2019 | |
| ENG1404 | 3.0 | 01.09.2019 | |
| ENG1004 | 3.0 | 01.09.2019 | |
| ENG6011 | 7.5 | 01.09.2019 |
No
Version: 1
Credits:
7.5 SP
Study level: Further education, lower degree level
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: AUTUMN 2020
Language of instruction: English
Location: Trondheim
- English
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Language and Literature
Department with administrative responsibility
Centre for Continuing Education and Professional Development
Examination
Examination arrangement: Portfolio assessment
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Digital exam Room *
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Autumn
ORD
Portfolio assessment
100/100
Release
2020-12-02Submission
2020-12-16
09:00
INSPERA
12:00 -
Room Building Number of candidates -
Spring
UTS
Portfolio assessment
100/100
Release
2021-05-14Submission
2021-05-31
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"