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English (level 31-60): Literary history and Intertextuality, 15 Higher education credits

Engelska (nivå 31-60): Litteraturhistoria och intertextualitet, 15 Högskolepoäng

Established: 2019-06-13

Established by: Department for Studies of the Individual and Society

Applies from: V20

Learning outcomes

The course aims at developing the student’s ability to analyze literary texts, as well as the ability to discuss how texts relate to each other, to historical and cultural contexts, and to changing aesthetic and social ideals.

Upon completion of the course, the student should be able to:

1. show knowledge of different canonical texts in English-speaking literature and be able to place them in their historical and cultural contexts,
2. demonstrate an ability to analyze and understand intertextual connections in classic and recent cultural narratives from the English-speaking world, in particular Great Britain and North America,
3. plan, carry out and compose a literary analysis that demonstrates independent critical thought and argumentation according to academic conventions.

Entry requirements

22,5 higher education credits in English 1-30 or equivalent.

The forms of assessment of student performance

Examination methods include:

• individually written take-home exams (learning outcomes 1, 2 and 3)
• individual oral presentations (learning outcomes 1 and 2)
• individual contributions to online discussion forums (learning outcomes 1 and 2)

The content and examination forms are described in more detail in the Course Guidelines.

Other regulations

Course grading: Failed, Passed and Passed with Distinction

Course language: The teaching is conducted in English.

General rules pertaining to examination at University West are available at www.hv.se.

If the student has a decision/recommendation on special support due to disability, the examiner has the right to examine the student in a customized examination form.

Course Overlap

Read about course overlap in the Swedish version of this course syllabus.

Cycle

First cycle

Progressive specialization

G1F - first cycle, has less than 60 credits in first-cycle course/s as entry requirements

Main field of study

English