Course - Drama, Poetics and Literary Theory 1800-2000 - ALIT1104
ALIT1104 - Drama, Poetics and Literary Theory 1800-2000
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: School exam
Grade: Letter grades
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| School exam | 100/100 | 6 hours | E |
Course content
The module has two main components. It offers an introduction to modern drama from late 19th century Romanticism to the present. The syllabus includes playwrights from Henrik Ibsen and Anton Chekhov to Samuel Beckett. The second component is a historical introduction to modern poetics and theory of literature from Romanticism to the 21st century. The syllabus includes texts by Wordsworth and Coleridge, Charles Baudelaire and Viktor Shklovsky as well as Sigmund Freud and Susan Sontag.
Learning outcome
The candidate will after successfully completing this course have KNOWLEDGE about:
- the outlines of Western literary theory from Romanticism until today
- of essential dramatic works since Romanticism
- key concepts of literary theory
- different schools of literary theory
The candidate will after successfully completing this course be SKILLED in:
- employ her/his acquired knowledge in literary analysis
- presenting his/her knowledge of theory in writing.
The candidate’s GENERAL COMPETENCY includes:
- an understanding om the modern drama in its historical and cultural connection
- a basic understanding of the function of literary theory.
Learning methods and activities
Lectures and group sessions including written assignments. 1-2 obligatory activities, including one approved written assignment (4-5 pages) with feedback.
Compulsory assignments
- 1-2 obligatory activities
Recommended previous knowledge
ALIT1111 og ALIT1112
Course materials
A reading list will be available first day of class. Students that use the standard list do not have to hand in a reading list to the department. Students that want to use an alternative curriculum must apply for this by handing in an alternative reading list to the department for approval. Deadline is 10th October in the autumn semester and 10th March in the spring semester.
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| HFALIT104 | 15.0 | ||
| ALIT1106 | 15.0 | AUTUMN 2017 |
No
Version: 1
Credits:
15.0 SP
Study level: Foundation courses, level I
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: SPRING 2025
Language of instruction: -
Location: Trondheim
- Comparative Literature
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Language and Literature
Examination
Examination arrangement: School exam
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
- Autumn ORD School exam 100/100 E 2024-10-07 09:00 INSPERA
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Room Building Number of candidates SL310 hvit sone Sluppenvegen 14 3 SL310 turkis sone Sluppenvegen 14 1 - Spring ORD School exam 100/100 E INSPERA
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Room Building Number of candidates
- * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
For more information regarding registration for examination and examination procedures, see "Innsida - Exams"