Type of course

Admission requirements

Higher Education Entrance Qualification (generell studiekompetanse) or prior learning and work experience (realkompetanse).

Application code: 9199 - Enkeltemner (ikke realfag), lavere grad (Nordic applicants).

A good grasp of oral and written English is recommended.

Course content

Objectives of the course

The students have the following learning outcome:

Knowledge

The students have:

• an understanding of generic conventions and innovative techniques that contribute to the development of several literary forms, such as poetry, short stories, novels and plays

Skills

The students are able to:

• read critically and interpret a variety of literary texts
• recognize and use terminology related to the formal analysis of literature
• explain ideas in a succinct, coherent manner and support them with close readings of texts
• express complex ideas in precise and correct English

Language of instruction and examination

Teaching methods

Teaching consist of 11-13 lectures followed by seminars.

Quality assurance

All courses undergo a halfway evaluation once in a 3-year period at the bachelor's level. The study programme leader determines which programme options will be evaluated per year, and which courses will be evaluated by the students and the teacher per year.

Information to incoming exchange students

This course is open to incoming exchange students.

Study Level: Bachelor's

This course should be taken as part of a course package.

This course has admission prerequisites, which are listed under the Admission requirements section. Please review this information carefully before adding the course to your Learning Agreement.

For details on how to apply for exchange, course selection guidelines, or to contact the Incoming Admissions Team, please visit: Admissions for Student Exchange.