English Literature and Culture with Term Paper

Language of Instruction

English

Learning Outcomes

After completing the course the student will:

- have acquired extended knowledge about the characteristics of the literature and/or culture the course focuses on

- be able to reflect on the theoretical issues the course raises

- have a critical and independent understanding of the issues related to the study of literature and/or culture

- be able to express her/himself academically correct in spoken and written English

Contact Information

studierettleiar@if.uib.no

Course offered (semester)

Spring

Language of Instruction

English

Course Unit Level

Bachelor

Access to the Course Unit

The course is open to all students with admission to the University of Bergen.

Aim and Content

ENG212 gives a critical and theoretical introduction to English language literature or themes related to culture. The course focuses on a period or genre in English language literature, or on a literary, cultural or inter-disciplinary subject.

The course will give the student expanded knowledge about the literature and/or culture in the English speaking world and train the critical and independent understanding of issues related to the study of literature and/or culture. The course will also improve the students' ability in written and oral English.

ENG212 or a corresponding course is an elective part of the specialization in English. Students taking two courses in English at the 200 level can choose between either taking ENG211 and ENG252 or ENG212 and ENG251.

Learning Outcomes

After completing the course the student will:

- have acquired extended knowledge about the characteristics of the literature and/or culture the course focuses on

- be able to reflect on the theoretical issues the course raises

- have a critical and independent understanding of the issues related to the study of literature and/or culture

- be able to express her/himself academically correct in spoken and written English

Recommended previous knowledge

It is advised that the students have completed their first semester studies. Additionally they should have completed ENG101, ENG106, ENG122, and ENG125 or corresponding courses.

For students with a background other than the Norwegian school system, a level of competence in English corresponding to B2 in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages is recommended.

Teaching Methods

Type

h/week

weeks

total

days

compulsory

Seminar

1 x 2 h

12

24

Theory

1 x 2 h

10

20

44

Compulsory Requirements

The students have the right and obligation to supervision of their work on the semester paper. At least two supervision meetings are required. The students are obligated to keep the deadlines for submitting work and supervision that have been determined by the course instructor. Students who do not follow these guidelines lose the right to take the course exam.

Assessment methods

There is an exam in ENG252 each semester.

The exam is a supervised semester paper of 4-5000 words (about 12-15 pages), bibliography and attachments not included, on a topic chosen by the students in cooperation with the course teacher.

Additionally, there is an oral exam where the students will be examined in the whole curriculum as well as their semester paper. The semester paper must be passed before the students can take the oral exam. The oral exam has a separate grade.

When determining the final grade for the course, the semester paper counts two thirds and the oral exam one third. The students must pass both exams in order to pass the course.

Grading Scale

The grading scale is A-F, where F is a fail.

Reading List

The curriculum (consisting of 7-10 works) may include fictional, non-fictional and theoretical texts.

Place of Teaching

Bergen

Course Unit Evaluation

The teaching is evaluated according to the quality assurance system of the University of Bergen.

Contact Information

studierettleiar@if.uib.no