Course content

The course focuses on understanding the significance and relevance of theoretical issues in scholarly work with literary texts, and how to use theory and method when working with texts.

Learning outcome

The candidate has obtained a specialised and methodological knowledge, which may be applied when reflecting on one's own and others' research practice in order to elaborate on existing research.

Candidates will have obtained the following qualifications after successfully completing this course:

Skills:

• analyze and assess theoretical and methodological perspectives in literary studies
• assess and compare analyses of literary texts
• present and reflect on scholarly practice in literary studies

Learning methods and activities

Seminars. Students are expected to take active part in the seminars, with oral presentations, in discussions etc.

Obligatory assignments: Approved reading list and up to 3 approved written assignments. Approved obligatory assignments are valid for 2 semesters (the semester in which the approval is given, plus the following semester).

Obligatory activities from a previous semester may be approved by the department.

Compulsory assignments

• Approved written and/or oral assignment(s) and/or test(s).
• Up to 3 approved written assignments
• Approved reading list

Recommended previous knowledge

Bachelor's degree with specialization in Scandinavian Studies, or equivalent.

Course materials

The reading list will be made available at the beginning of the semester.