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Course syllabus - English 1: Literature 1
Scope
7.5 credits
Course code
ENA125
Valid from
Autumn semester 2026
Education level
First cycle
Progressive Specialisation
G1N (First cycle, has only upper-secondary level entry requirements)
Main area(s)
English
Organisation
Department of Social Sciences and Humanities
Ratified
2018-12-07
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
The Norton introduction to literature
ISBN: 9780393664942 Edition: Please get the 13th SHORTER edition, NOT the "portable edition" (which does not include all the materials).
Objectives
The purpose of the course is for students to become familiar with English literature and literature analysis and the basic conventions for academic writing in a literary context.
Learning outcomes
On completion of the course, students are expected to:
- Conduct and discuss basic literary analyses using good written and spoken English
- define and use relevant terminology and methods for basic literary analyses in good written and spoken English
- apply basic conventions for academic writing in a literary context
Course content
- Contemporary literature in various genres from different English-speaking countries
- Introduction to literary analysis and its terminology
- Basic academic writing in a literary context
Requirements
Basic eligibility and English 6 Or: English level 2
Examination
OBN1, compulsory attendance, 1 credit, attendance at scheduled activities concerning learning outcomes 1-2, grades Fail (U) or Pass (G).
INL1, assignment, 3.5 credits, concerning learning outcomes 1-3, grades Fail (U), Pass (G) or Pass with distinction (VG).
TEN1, written examination, 3 credits, concerning learning outcomes 1-3, grades Fail (U), Pass (G) or Pass with distinction (VG).
For Pass with distinction (VG) on the course as a whole, the student must have earned that grade for INL1 and TEN1.
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