Introduction to British Studies
About the course
This course may be taken as a single course. A good command of oral and written English is recommended.
This course provides an introduction to British literature and culture. The syllabus ranges from the Renaissance (Shakespeare) to contemporary texts and cultural phenomena. Lectures and seminars focus on the importance of literature and on how we understand fiction, poetry, drama, and a variety of texts in historical and sociocultural contexts, and in contemporary settings. Lectures, seminars and assignments develop critical thinking, verbal fluency and writing skills.
Admission requirements
Higher Education Entrance Qualification (generell studiekompetanse) or prior learning and work experience (realkompetanse).
Application code: 9199 - Enkeltemner (ikke realfag), lavere grad (Nordic applicants).
Objectives of the course
The students have the following learning outcomes:
Knowledge
The student has:
- some knowledge of the history and society of the British Isles in different historical periods- understanding of the interplay between culture and literature in British history and culture
- insight into the main formal and thematic characteristics of literary genres
- in-depth knowledge of individual texts of the period
Skills
- familiarity with a diversity of texts and genres of British Literature
- proficiency in close reading, analysis, and interpretation of literature
- to be able to write persuasively and effectively in academic English
Teaching methods
The course meets for four hours (two hours lecture and two hours discussion seminar) each week during 13 teaching weeks of the semester. Please see Canvas on a daily basis for specific details. Any course changes in meeting times will be announced on Canvas and study questions and discussion material will be available on Canvas or at the course meetings.
Quality assurance: All courses undergo a halfway evaluation once in a 3-year period at the bachelor´s level.
Language of instruction and examination
Language of instruction and examination: English.Recommended reading/syllabus
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Examination
| School exam | Date: 06.05.2025 09:00 Duration: 6 Hours |
Grade: A–E, fail F |
To take an examination, the student must have passed the following coursework requirements
| Written assignment 2 | Grade: Approved – not approved |
| Written assignment 3 | Grade: Approved – not approved |
| Class attendance | Grade: Approved – not approved |
| Written assignment 1 | Grade: Approved – not approved |
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