Literature in English

On completion of the course, students will be able to:

• describe ideology-critical perspectives on fiction and on the analysis of formal and narrative features in fiction
• reflect on the complexity that characterises societal phenomena related to national, social and cultural identity, and the role of literature in illuminating these phenomena
• analyse literature from the English-speaking world using relevant literary terminology and argue for their own interpretations of literary works in a correct, clear and coherent way, both orally and in writing.

The course consists of two modules.
Module 1: Form and Function
The module introduces perspectives on fiction that focus on literary form. Form-related aspects such as narrative tempo and perspective, poetic structure, dramaturgical techniques and literary approaches are treated.
Module 2: Literature, Identity and Culture
The module introduces ideological perspectives on fiction. Modern and contemporary prose, poetry and drama, mainly from Great Britain, Ireland, North America and Oceania, are treated.

• Active participation in seminars
• Written Assignments
• A final written exam for module 1 and for module 2

Lectures and obligatory seminars. The language of instruction is English.

The Swedish grades U–VG.

For a final course grade of VG, students must achieve VG in both module 1 and module 2.

• Form and Function - 6 cr
• Literature, Identity and Culture - 6 cr