Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the course, students will be able to:
- discuss and evaluate terms and concepts used in research on cultural encounters from different perspectives
- apply relevant theories in the field of intercultural studies to the analysis and interpretation of literary texts
- explain and discuss the academic background and identity of intercultural literature studies in relation to other subject disciplines
- in writing and speech communicate and argue for their own interpretations
- discuss other students‘ written work by giving constructive criticism.
Course Content
The course provides a broad overview of the various academic disciplines that define the field of intercultural literature studies. Theories of hermeneutics, gender theory, postcolonialism, translation science and ecocriticism are explored with the aim of contextualising intercultural literature studies and providing different perspectives on the subject‘s academic identity.
Assessment
The course is examined by assessing active participation in seminars and written assignments.
Forms of Study
The course consists of lectures and obligatory seminars. The language of instruction is English.
Grades
The Swedish grades A–F.
The final grade for the course is based on an overall assessment by the examiner.
Reporting of grades:
Module 1: Written Assignments - 5 cr
Module 2: Seminars - 2.5 cr
Prerequisites
- Bachelor Degree of 180 credits in the field of Humanities, Social Sciences or Education and English 6. No knowledge of Swedish is required.