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ALIT3100 - General Literary Theory 1

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Examination arrangement

Examination arrangement: Oral examination
Grade: Letter grades

Evaluation Weighting Duration Grade deviation Examination aids
Oral examination 100/100 30 minutes

Course content

The curriculum consists of texts from modern literary theory, aesthetic theory, poetics, genre theory, theory of interpretation, as well as from relevant debates in literary studies. It may also include a history of comparative literature as academic discipline and theory of literary history. As a whole the curriculum must have a broad academic scope. The curriculum shall consist of approximately 600 pages. The students are expected to participate in discussions and be able to communicate and discuss texts from the curriculum in class.

Learning outcome

Candidates will have obtained the following general competency after successfully completing this course:

Knowledge

- The candidate has specialized theoretical and methodological knowledge which can be used in reflecting on one's own and other's practical research, as well as a tool for further research.

Proficiency

The candidate should have the ability to:

- analyze and assess theoretical and methodological perspectives in literary works

- assess and compare analyses of fiction

- present and reflect on comparative literature studies in practice.

Learning methods and activities

Seminars. Students are expected to participate by making oral presentations, comments, etc.

1-3 compulsory assignments: Approved written and/or oral assignment

Compulsory assignments

  • Written assignment(s) and/or presentation(s)

Required previous knowledge

None

Course materials

A reading list will be available first day of class.

Credit reductions

Course code Reduction From To
ALIT3301 7.5 AUTUMN 2010
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Facts

Version: 1
Credits:  7.5 SP
Study level: Second degree level

Coursework

Term no.: 1
Teaching semester:  AUTUMN 2024

Language of instruction: -

Location: Trondheim

Subject area(s)
  • Comparative Literature
Contact information

Department with academic responsibility
Department of Language and Literature

Examination

Examination arrangement: Oral examination

Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
Autumn ORD Oral examination 100/100
Room Building Number of candidates
Spring ORD Oral examination 100/100
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.
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