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Course syllabus - Comparative Literature 1: Introduction to Literary Studies
Scope
7.5 credits
Course code
LIA034
Valid from
Autumn semester 2026
Education level
First cycle
Progressive Specialisation
G1N (First cycle, has only upper-secondary level entry requirements)
Main area(s)
Comparative Literature
Organisation
Department of Social Sciences and Humanities
Ratified
2021-12-14
Revised
2025-11-03
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
Requirements
Basic eligibility
Examination
INL1, Assignment, 1.5 credits, concerning learning outcome 3, grades Fail (U) or Pass (G).
SEM1, Seminar, 1.5 credits, oral examination concerning learning outcome 3, grades Fail (U) or Pass (G).
HEM1, Take-home examination, 4.5 credits, written examination concerning learning outcomes 1 and 2, grades Fail (U), Pass (G) or Pass with distinction (VG).
A passing grade requires that assignments are completed with appropriate language use.
For a Pass grade (G) on the course as a whole, the requirements for at least this grade on all examination components must have been fulfilled, as well as the requirements for active participation in the seminars and the successful completion of prescribed group assignments. In the event of individual absences, an opportunity will be given to submit supplementary work in accordance with the teacher's instructions.
A student who has a certificate from MDU regarding disability study support, can request adaptions for the examination. It is the examiner who takes decisions on any adaptions, based on the certificate and other conditions.
Grade
Three-grade scale