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Course ENG122

American Literature and Culture

Course offered :

Number of credits 15
Course offered (semester) Autumn
Subject overlap Ein kan ikkje få utteljing for både ENG122 og ENG122L.
Schedule Schedule
Reading list Reading list

Language of Instruction

English

Learning Outcomes

The course aims to increase students' knowledge of the diversity of American culture and society, and to improve their understanding of the basic premises for the development of literature and society. The course also aims to develop students' ability to express themselves in English, both orally and in writing.

ENG122 provides a general introduction to American literature, history, culture and politics from the 1600s up to the present. The texts on the required reading list cover literary periods and historical events, and include both representative literary and non-literary texts.

Contact Information

studierettleiar@if.uib.no

Course offered (semester)

Autumn

Language of Instruction

English

Learning Outcomes

The course aims to increase students' knowledge of the diversity of American culture and society, and to improve their understanding of the basic premises for the development of literature and society. The course also aims to develop students' ability to express themselves in English, both orally and in writing.

ENG122 provides a general introduction to American literature, history, culture and politics from the 1600s up to the present. The texts on the required reading list cover literary periods and historical events, and include both representative literary and non-literary texts.

Recommended previous knowledge

It is recommended that students have a good command of English, both written and spoken.

Contact Information

studierettleiar@if.uib.no