IBS2205 – New Perspectives in Ibsen Studies

Schedule, syllabus and examination date

Course content

New perspectives in Ibsen Studies selectively focuses on the latest topics and methods in the field of Ibsen Studies. Taught in the spring semester, this course builds upon the foundational understanding of Ibsen’s works and the methodologies in studying his works both as text and in performances.

In Spring 2023, the approaches and perspectives discussed in the course are all related to the field of Digital Humanities. Detailed syllabus will be provided

Learning outcome

  • To know the contemporary trends in the field of Ibsen Studies
  • To be able to present and discuss the topics, methods, and theories covered in the syllabus
  • To be able to apply some of these new perspectives 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 14 units, a total of 28 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 three short reports (1-2 pages each) as qualifying assignments during the course. The qualifying assignments must be approved by the teacher before the student can take the final exam.

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

A student who has completed compulsory instruction and coursework and has had these approved, is not entitled to repeat that instruction and coursework. A student who has been admitted to a course, but who has not completed compulsory instruction and coursework or had these approved, is entitled to repeat that instruction and coursework, depending on available capacity.

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

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.

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Last updated from FS (Common Student System) Mar. 19, 2024 12:11:56 PM

Facts about this course

Level
Bachelor
Credits
10
Teaching

The course is not offered spring 2024

Examination
Spring
Teaching language
English