Course content

The course consists of literary texts prior to 1800. The curriculum consists of about ten works, minimum three theoretical and minimum five fictional. The course instruction will be in collaboration with ALIT2202.

Learning outcome

Candidates will have obtained the following general competency after successfully completing the course ALIT3302:

The candidate:

- has specialized knowledge on a limited or specialized topic from the Antiquity till 1800

- has the ability to reflect critically and independently on literature in a more significant aesthetic, historical, social and cultural context

- has the ability to present the academic content of the course on a higher academic level both orally and in writing

- can formulate a research problem and write a more substantial academic text

Learning methods and activities

Lectures and seminars. Active student participation is expected.

1-3 compulsory requirements: Approved reading list. Approved written and/or oral assignment(s) and/or test(s) (determined by lecturer).

Compulsory assignments

• Approved written and/or oral assignment(s) and/or test(s) (determined by lecturer).

Recommended previous knowledge

Bachelor's degree with specialisation in comparative literature or other relevant coursework equivalent to 80 credits.

Required previous knowledge

None.

Course materials

A reading proposal will be available first day of class. The students decide their own curriculum based on this suggestion, but the list must be approved by the lecturer.

Credit reductions