Course content - Learning outcome - Admission - Prerequisites - Teaching - Examination - Evaluation - Other

Course content

The course will give an introduction to Charles Dickens and his texts. In undertaking a close study of a small part of Dickens’s large universe, we will explore how his novels capture and negotiate central features of a modernity which we may still share. Such an undertaking raises issues related to the historicity of his texts and their durability, and we will be paying particular attention to Dickens’s afterlives in the academy, popular culture, films and TV series.

Learning outcome

After completing this course you will have:

• acquired extensive knowledge about Charles Dickens and his literary works;
• developed the 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 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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Admission to the master program in literature, LAP or other suitable master programs.

Recommended previous knowledge

Good written and oral abilities in English.

Teaching

Seminar, two hours per week for 10 weeks, 20 hours in all. Regular attendance and active participation is required, e.g. in the form of one or more oral presentations.
Attendance is an obligatory class requirement (80%).

Access to teaching

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Examination

A term paper of 10 standard pages (topic to be decided between teacher and student).
All written papers must be accompanied by a declaration concerning cheating Obligatorisk erklæring vedr. fusk

Examination support material

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Language of examination

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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.

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

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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

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Other

Minimum 3 students, maximum 15. Students admitted for the Master programme in literature (English language specialisation) will be given priority.

With a somewhat extended reading list, the module will count as 15 study points in the old system.