ENG2302 – Early 20th Century Literature in English
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Course content
The first half of the 20th century was a turbulent and transformative period for American and British culture. Women and men began to define themselves in very different ways, and one of the tools they used to redefine themselves was literature.
The novels, short stories, and poetry of the early 20th century critiqued existing forms of identity, suggested new alternative forms, and provided readers with a space in which to reflect on the ways in which they might transform themselves and their surroundings.
This course will explore some of the forms American and British literature took during the first half of the 20th century, and it will consider the continuing relevance of these texts to our contemporary situation.
Learning outcome
After completing this course, you:
- have a sophisticated understanding of the relationship between literary texts and social structures,
- know the cultural, political, and stylistic protocols of modernism and its various literary movements,
- can read texts closely, and know how to read both formal and thematic aspects of texts as part of larger cultural and historical movements.
Admission
Students who are admitted to study programmes at UiO must each semester register which courses and exams they wish to sign up for in Studentweb.
If you are not already enrolled as a student at UiO, please see our information about admission requirements and procedures.
Teaching
Seminar, two hours per week for 10 weeks, 20 hours in all.
Obligatory activity:
- Attendance is obligatory on 8 out of 10 seminars. Read more about rules concerning valid excuses and how to apply for approved absences or postponements here. Please note that absence exceeding 50 % of all seminars may not be approved, regardless of any excuses.
All obligatory activities must be approved in the same semester. All obligatory assignments are only valid the semester you attend the course.
Examination
The exam consists of two parts:
- A term paper. You are required to write ca. 7 pages (+/- 10%).
- A 2-hour written exam at the end of the term.
A pass mark is required on both parts. Both exam parts have to be taken in the same semester. The exams will be graded separately with a combined final mark. The term paper counts towards 60% of the grade and the 2-hour exam counts towards 40%.
Previously given exam assignments and assessment guidelines.
Written examination
The written examination is conducted in the digital examination system Inspera. You will need to familiarize yourself with the digital examination arrangements in Inspera.
Read more about written examinations using Inspera.
Submission in Inspera
You submit your assignment in the digital examination system Inspera. Read more about how to submit in Inspera.
Use of sources and citation
You should familiarize yourself with the rules that apply to the use of sources and citations. If you violate the rules, you may be suspected of cheating/attempted cheating.
Examination support material
You are allowed to use one English-English dictionary on the exam. Thesaurus and Encyclopedias are not allowed.
Language of examination
The examination text is given in English, and you submit your response in 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
Resit an examination
For those who want to retake their exam: Since this exam includes a term paper, you must follow the classes and write a new paper in order to qualify. Admission depends on capacity.
If it's just the written exam you have missed because of illness, it is possible to apply for a postponed exam. Please contact the exam consultant for more information.
Withdrawal from an examination
A term paper or equivalent that is passed may not be resubmitted in revised form.
If you withdraw from the exam after the deadline, this will be counted as an examination attempt.
Special examination arrangements
Application form, deadline and requirements for special examination arrangements.
Evaluation
The course is subject to continuous evaluation. At regular intervals we also ask students to participate in a more comprehensive evaluation.