ENG2305 - The Victorian Period
Course content
The course will give a comprehensive introduction to both the poetry and prose of the Victorian period. The literary works will be seen in relation to key developments within the social and political spheres, and to the history of ideas.
Learning outcome
After completing this course you will have:
- gained a solid introduction to the Victorian period, as well as having familiarized yourself with some of its central literary texts.
- developed your skills in interpreting texts in relation to their historical and social contexts.
Admission
Students at UiO must apply for courses in StudentWeb.
International applicants, if you are not already enrolled as a student at UiO, please see our information about admission requirements and procedures for international applicants.
The examination in this course is not available for external candidates. Only students admitted to the course may sit for the examination.
Prerequisites
Formal prerequisite knowledge
The students must have taken at least 10 SP in literature/culture, preferably ENG1303 - British Literature, an introduction / ENG1505 - British Civilisation, an introduction or equivalent. Admission to the course is required.
Recommended previous knowledge
The course assumes a good proficiency in written and oral English
Overlapping courses
10 credits overlap with ENG4345 - The Victorian Period.Teaching
Seminar, two hours per week for 14 weeks, 28 hours in all.
Attendance is an obligatory class requirement (80%). Additional absences must be justified by documentation to the exam coordinator.
Students must turn in an essay of 5 standard pages on a given topic. Students will receive written feedback provided they hand in the first draft within a given deadline. Read more about guidelines for obligatory activities.
Examination
The course requirements must be fulfilled in order to qualify for the exam.
The evaluation is based on a 4-hour written exam.
Previous exams: http://www.uio.no/studier/emner/hf/ilos/ENG2305/Eksamensoppgaver/Eksamensoppgaver.xml
Examination support material
You are allowed to use an English-English dictionary.
Language of examination
English.
Grading scale
Grades are awarded on a scale from A to F, where A is the best grade and F is a fail. Read more about the grading system.
The results will be found on the StudentWeb within three weeks after the exam.
Explanations and appeals
You may request an explanation of your grades, and you may also appeal against your grades or make a complaint about formal examination errors. Read more about explanations and appeals.
Resit an examination
You can usually resit an exam, but the conditions depend on whether you had a valid reason for absence from the regular exam. Read more about resitting an exam.
Withdrawal from an examination
A student may sit this exam up to 3 times. If a student wishes to withdraw from the exam, s/he must do so in StudentWeb at least two weeks prior to the first day of the exam. Failure to do so will be counted as one of the three opportunities to sit the exam.
Once the course requirements have been fulfilled, they remain valid for the current and the two consecutive semesters when the course is given.
Special examination arrangements
If you have a disability or a health problem that entails significant inconvenience in an examination situation, you may be considered for special examination arrangements. Mothers who are breastfeeding may apply for extra time to complete the exam.
Evaluation
Feedback from our students is essential if we are to provide the best possible education. As a student at the University of Oslo you will be asked to participate in various types of evaluation of our courses. Every time a course is given, we ask students to participate in mid-term evaluations, and periodically we ask them to participate in periodic evaluation of the course.