IBS2102 – Henrik Ibsen's oeuvre in the perspective of its reception history

Schedule, syllabus and examination date

Course content

This course gives an overview of the reception of selected works by Henrik Ibsen in a range of cultures during different periods of time. Reception takes many forms such as translations, rewritings, performances, reviews, scholarly studies, and popular consumptions. The course covers all aspects of reception in various degrees. The aim of this course is to demonstrate the capacity for influence and renewal in Ibsen’s works through processes of reception and adaptation, and to explore their status as "classics" in both world literary canons and theatre traditions.

Learning outcome

  • To comprehend the range of reception studies within the field of Ibsen Studies;
  • To understand the methods and analytical tools in conducting reception studies;
  • To be able to apply these methods and analytical tools in one’s own research (as reflected in final exam paper).

Admission to the course

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Overlapping courses

Teaching

This course consists of 10 units, a total of 20 hours, lasting for one semester. The form of teaching combines intensive lecture / seminar teaching, workshops, and class activities. Additional screenings and group activities are to be expected as preparation for coursework.

Each student must submit a 5-page (approximately 2300 characters without spaces per page) qualifying paper assigned by the teacher during the course of the seminar. The qualifying assignment must be approved by the instructor before the student can take the final exam.

Approved obligatory assignments are valid the next two times the course is given.

Dersom du har gjennomført og fått godkjent obligatorisk undervisning, har du ikke krav på ny undervisning. Dersom du har fått undervisningsopptak til emnet, men ikke har gjennomført eller fått godkjent obligatorisk undervisning, har du rett til ny undervisning når det er ledig kapasitet.

Examination

Each student writes an assignment of 10 pages in length (2300 characters without spaces per page) on a topic relevant to the course content. In their assignment, students attending will be requested to develop their argument with particular reference to the syllabus provided.

Assessment guidelines term paper

Language of examination

The examination text is given in English, and you submit your response in Norwegian, Swedish, Danish or 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.

More about examinations at UiO

You will find further guides and resources at the web page on examinations at UiO.

Last updated from FS (Felles studentsystem) Nov. 6, 2026 3:27:25 AM

Facts about this course

Level
Bachelor
Credits
10
Teaching
Spring

The course is last held spring 2024

Examination
Spring .

Examination is last held spring 2024

Teaching language
  • English
  • Norwegian

Contact

Department of Linguistics and Scandinavian Studies