Syllabus

Literature in English

Code
GEN3C5
Points
12 Credits
Level
First Cycle
School
School of Language, Literatures and Learning
Subject field
English (ENA)
This course can be included in the following main field(s) of study
English1
Progression indicator within (each) main field of study
1G1N
Approved
Approved, 19 June 2024.
This syllabus is valid from 19 June 2024.

Learning Outcomes

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

  • describe ideology-critical perspectives on fiction and use these in the analysis of formal and narrative features
  • 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.

Course Content

The course consists of two modules.
The module Form and Function 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.
The module Literature, Identity and Culture introduces ideological perspectives on fiction. Modern and contemporary prose, poetry and drama, mainly from Great Britain, Ireland, North America and Oceania, are treated.

Assessment

  • Active participation in seminars and supervision
  • Essays

Grades

The grading scale used for the final course grade is U–VG.

For a final course grade of VG, students must achieve VG in both modules.

Grades are reported as follows:

  • Form and Function - 6 Credits | U–VG
  • Literature, Identity and Culture - 6 Credits | U–VG

Entry Requirements

  • General entry requirements and English 6. Exemption from Swedish can be given.

Other Information

This ocurse overlaps previous course codes GEN2VE and EN1120 and the course Literature and Culture in English, 15 credits.

This course cannot be counted towards the same degree along with courses that have equivalent content.

If the student has received a decision/recommendation granting study support from Dalarna University because of a disability, then the examiner has the right to offer an alternative examination arrangement. The examiner takes into account the objectives in the course syllabus when deciding whether the examination can be adapted in accordance with the decision/recommendation.