ENG4413 - The Early English Novel
Course content
During the course we will study five works that cover the first century or so of the development of the novel in Britain. The course will focus on important elements in the development of the novel from romance, epistolary novel, travel literature, to the romantic-realistic novel. The emphasis will be on textual analysis and on the acquisition of knowledge about the social, political and cultural context.
Learning outcome
To acquire extensive knowledge about the development of the early English novel. To develop ability to analyse texts within their social, political and cultural context.
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 minimum number of attendants for this course is 3, the maximum 10.
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
Id does not exist in shared textAdmission to the course is required. Students outside the literature program must have at least 20 sp English literature, language or civilisation.
Teaching
The course is taught throughout the semester with 2 hours per week for 14 weeks, 28 hours in all.
Half-way through the semester there is a period of one (autumn term) or two (spring term) reading weeks without teaching, to be used for individual study and work on assignments.
Attendance is mandatory (min. 80%)
Access to teaching
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Students will give an oral presentation on a given topic to be able to take 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. The exam consists of a term paper of abt. 10 standard pages which potentially can form the basis for an MA dissertation.
Examination support material
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Id does not exist in shared textGrading 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 result can be found at 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.
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.