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Course syllabus - Literature 3: Imaginations
Scope
7.5 credits
Course code
ENA302
Valid from
Autumn semester 2013
Education level
First cycle
Progressive Specialisation
G2F (First cycle, has at least 60 credits in first-cycle course/s as entry requirements).
Main area(s)
English
School
School of Education, Culture and Communication
Ratified
2013-02-01
Literature lists
Course literature is preliminary up to 8 weeks before course start. Course literature can be valid over several semesters.
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Books
An introduction to literature, criticism and theory
4. ed. : Harlow : Pearson Longman, 2009 - vi, 379 s.
ISBN: 978-1-4058-5914-1 LIBRIS-ID: 11480538
Compendiums
A selection of Literary Criticism
Akademin för utbildning, kultur och kommunikation,
Web Addresses
Christabel
Akademin för utbildning, kultur och kommunikation,
Objectives
The objective of the course is to provide broad and specialised knowledge about literary studies in English, an introduction to literary theory and literary criticism, and increased familiarity with English literature of different genres. Another objective is for students to get further practice in academic writing in the context of literary studies.
Learning outcomes
After having completed the course, students are expected to be able to:
- define and describe key concepts in various areas of literary theory
- read and discuss examples of literary theory and literary criticism
- read, analyse and interpret literary texts from different periods as well as define and apply relevant strategies for literary analysis and literary criticism in speech and in writing
- plan and carry out a limited literary study
Course content
- contemporary and canonical works of fiction in different genres
- introduction to literary theory and selected examples of literary criticism
Tuition
Teaching on the course consists of seminars, tutorials, assignments and presentations, including some ICT components. Participation in all scheduled teaching is mandatory. The course can also be offered as distance education via a web-based learning platform. Even in the latter case, mandatory meetings may occur.
Specific requirements
English 1, 30 credits, and English 2, 30 credits (of which at least 22.5 credits passed at the start of the course), or the equivalent.
Examination
INL1, 2.5 credits, marks Pass (G) or Pass with distinction (VG), Assignment. Essay.
INL2, 5 credits, marks Pass (G) or Pass with distinction (VG), Assignment. Portfolio of oral and written analyses.
All forms of examination require students to express themselves in correct and idiomatic English.
For the grade Pass with Distinction, students must reach this grade on INL2.
A student who has a certificate from MDU regarding a disability has the opportunity to submit a request for supportive measures during written examinations or other forms of examination, in accordance with the Rules and Regulations for Examinations at First-cycle and Second-cycle Level at Mälardalen University (2020/1655). It is the examiner who takes decisions on any supportive measures, based on what kind of certificate is issued, and in that case which measures are to be applied.
Suspicions of attempting to deceive in examinations (cheating) are reported to the Vice-Chancellor, in accordance with the Higher Education Ordinance, and are examined by the University’s Disciplinary Board. If the Disciplinary Board considers the student to be guilty of a disciplinary offence, the Board will take a decision on disciplinary action, which will be a warning or suspension.
Grade
Pass with distinction, Pass, Fail
Interim Regulations and Other Regulations
The course cannot be included in a degree together with English 3.