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Course syllabus - English 4, Narrative and theory
Scope
7.5 credits
Course code
ENA403
Valid from
Spring semester 2023
Education level
Second cycle
Progressive Specialisation
A1N (Second cycle, has only first-cycle course/s as entry requirements).
Main area(s)
English
School
School of Education, Culture and Communication
Ratified
2013-02-01
Revised
2021-12-14
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
The Cambridge introduction to narrative
Third edition : Cambridge : Cambridge University Press, 2021 - xix, 273 pages
ISBN: 9781108830782 LIBRIS-ID: t6kpw2j2r8frdntc
The Good Soldier
2010
H is for Hawk
The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie
London : Penguin, 2012 - 127 s.
ISBN: 9780241956779 LIBRIS-ID: 14815401
The strange case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde : and other tales of terror
London : Penguin, 2003 - xliii, 177 s.
ISBN: 0141439734 LIBRIS-ID: 10173931
Compendiums
Additional theory and criticism will be made available on Canvas.
Articles
Articles and other materials will be made available in Canvas.
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Books
The Cambridge introduction to narrative
Third edition : Cambridge : Cambridge University Press, 2021 - xix, 273 pages
ISBN: 9781108830782 LIBRIS-ID: t6kpw2j2r8frdntc
The Good Soldier
2010
The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie
London : Penguin, 2012 - 127 s.
ISBN: 9780241956779 LIBRIS-ID: 14815401
The strange case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde : and other tales of terror
London : Penguin, 2003 - xliii, 177 s.
ISBN: 0141439734 LIBRIS-ID: 10173931
Compendiums
Additional theory and criticism will be made available on Canvas.
Articles
Articles and other materials will be made available in Canvas.
Objectives
The objective of the course is for students to acquire more in-depth knowledge within literary studies, with a special focus on narrative techniques, narratology and related fields. The course also provides enhanced insights regarding English-language literature as well as writing in English within literary studies.
Learning outcomes
Upon completion of the course, students are expected to be able to:
- define and describe core concepts within narratology and related fields
- read, analyze and discuss literary theory and literary criticism within narratology
- apply narratology and methods within literary studies to the analysis of works of literature
- plan and write an argumentative essay supported by narrative theory
Course content
- British and North American works of literature belonging to different genres
- literary theory and literary criticism within narratology and related fields
Tuition
Seminars and supervision as well as spoken and written assignments. Some ICT. Participation in all scheduled teaching events is mandatory.
The course may also be offered as a distance course, via a web-based course platform. In this case, too, mandatory meetings may occur.
Specific requirements
90 credits English, of which 22.5 credits with progressive specialization in literature, and of these 7.5 credits must be from English 3, or equivalent. In addition, Swedish course 3/Swedish course B and English course 6/English course A are required. For courses given entirely in English, exemption is made from the requirement regarding Swedish course 3/Swedish course B.
Examination
INL1, hand-in assignment, 5 credits: essay; grades Fail (U), Pass (G) or Pass with distinction (VG).
INL2, hand-in assignment, 2.5 credits: course portfolio of continuous spoken analyses with written documentation; grades Fail (U), Pass (G) or Pass with distinction (VG).
For a VG on the course as a whole, a VG is required on INL1.
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 4.