Course content

Course content

This course explores themes in the borderland between linguistics, literature, and/or cultural studies. The focus will vary from semester to semester. A more detailed description of the academic content will be available in the reading list at the beginning of the semester.

Learning outcome

Learning outcome

Knowledge

Candidates who have passed this course

• have in-depth understanding of the relevant interdisciplinary topic.

Skills

Candidates who have passed this course

• are able to demonstrate a critical understanding of a given interdisciplinary subject or cross-disciplinary approach;
• demonstrate an understanding of the subject’s/approach’s interdisciplinary nature;
• are able to craft an analytical text within the interdisciplinary subject or regarding the cross-disciplinary topic;
• can express themselves via written English which is appropriate to the genre and topic, utilizing and demonstrating understanding of the appropriate genre-related vocabulary.

General competence

Candidates who have passed this course

• recognize the importance of critical reflection on the relationships between the disciplinary topics;
• can critically evaluate the credibility and relevance of different sources of knowledge;
• develop stronger cross-cultural competency skills.

Learning methods and activities

Learning methods and activities

Lectures, seminars, supervision. Students are required to use the course learning platform regularly.

Students should expect that this 7.5 credit course equates with approximately 10 hours of work per week, including teaching time.

Compulsory assignments

Written work(s) (approx. 2000 words in total).

Approved obligatory assignment is valid for 2 semesters (the semester in which the approval is given, plus the following semester).

Compulsory assignments

• Written work of approx. 2000 words/5 pages
• Written work, approx. 2000 words/5 pages

Recommended previous knowledge

Recommended previous knowledge

Completed all courses at ENG1000-level in the bachelor's programme in English or equivalent approved education.

Course materials

Curriculum/reading list will be announced at the beginning of the semester.