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Course syllabus - English 4, Narrative and theory
Scope
7.5 credits
Course code
ENA403
Valid from
Spring semester 2025
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
2023-12-12
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
A Lost Lady
Virago, 2011, 167 s,
The great Gatsby
[London] : Penguin English library, 2018 - 151 sidor
ISBN: 9780241341469 LIBRIS-ID: 5ffm4z9x34867lw3
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
Articles
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
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
MUN1, Oral examination, 1 credit, individual oral examination concerning learning outcomes 1-3, grades Fail (U), Pass (G), or Pass with distinction (VG).
INL3, Written assignment, 4 credits, individual essay concerning learning outcome 4, grades Fail (U), Pass (G), or Pass with distinction (VG).
INL4, Written assignment, 2.5 credits, individual course portfolio of written and spoken seminar assignments concerning learning outcomes 1-4, grades Fail (U), or Pass (G).
For Pass with distinction on the course as a whole, the student must have earned that grade for MUN1 and INL3.
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.