ENG4310 - Literary Theory in English
Course content
The course offers an overview of major trends within literary theory of the twentieth century, such as Formalism, Structuralism, Deconstruction, New Historicism, Feminist criticism, Post-colonial studies, Queer studies, Book history and Reception studies. The syllabus consists of a selection of important theoretical articles.
Learning outcome
After completing this course you will have:
- increased your theoretical awareness before writing your master`s
thesis by having been introduced to a selection of critical approaches and methodologies. - developed a better understanding of central developments within
literary theory in the twentieth century and up until today.
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.
This course is only for students admitted to the master program Europeiske litteraturstudier or LeP/LaP.
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
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Teaching
Seminar. Taught throughout the first half of the semester with 2 hours per week, 14 hours in all.
Attendance is obligatory at at least five out of the seven seminars. Read more about guidelines relating to obligatory activities.
Students are expected to participate actively in the seminar discussions, which are the basis for teaching (in addition to a certain amount of lecturing). Students prepare by studying the syllabus and completing assignments they are given in class or that are posted in Fronter. All handouts in connection with the course will be available in Fronter.
Access to teaching
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The assessment of the course is based on three-day take-home exam where students are to write an essay of approximately 5 pages.
You must hand in your paper in Fronter. Read more about submission procedures.
Previous exams: http://www.uio.no/studier/emner/hf/ilos/ENG4310/Eksamensoppgaver/Eksamensoppgaver.xml
Examination support material
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Grading scale
Grades are awarded on a pass/fail scale. Read more about the grading system.
Results will be found on the StudentWeb within three weeks after completing 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.
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 to us in our efforts to ensure and further improve the high quality of our programmes and courses. All courses are subject to continuous evaluation. At regular intervals we also ask students on a particular course to participate in a more comprehensive, periodic evaluation of this course.
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Modulen er obligatorisk for studenter som skal ta en mastergrad i litteratur, engelskspråklig studieretning.