Course - Interdisciplinary Course - ENG2501
ENG2501 - Interdisciplinary Course
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: Home exam
Grade: Letter grades
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home exam | 100/100 | 3 days |
Course content
Course content
This course will focus on a specific body of cultural texts that are linked through a shared context or contexts - social, historical, ideological or intellectual. It will examine the text-context dialectic - the ways in which texts are formed by the context from which they emerge, and also the ways in which they react back upon this context. The texts involved may all be of the same type or they may be mixed. More detailed information concerning the syllabus will be made available in the reading list at the start of the semester in which the course is taught.
Learning outcome
Learning outcome
Knowledge
Candidates who have passed this course
- have knowledge of a selection of English-language cultural texts which are connected by a common context or contexts
- have insight into the mutual relationship between text and context
Skills
Candidates who passed this course
- are able to explain how cultural texts are formed by and influence specific social contexts
- are able to write independent literary analysis in advanced English utilizing relevant secondary literary sources
- can conduct research using digital tools
General Competence
Candidates who passed this course
- can engage in critical analysis of different cultural productions
- can critically evaluate the credibility and relevance of different sources of knowledge
- develop stronger oral and writing English skills
- develop stronger cultural literacy skills
Learning methods and activities
Learning methods and activities
Lectures/seminars, discussions. 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 approximately 2000 words / 5 pages 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 assignment(s) (approx. 2000 words)
Further on evaluation
About the assessment:
The exam must be answered in English. The course is assessed by a written home examination (3 days), approx. 3000 words.
Recommended previous knowledge
Recommended previous knowledge
Courses at ENG1000 level, completed one-year programme in English or equivalent approved education.
Course materials
Curriculum/reading list will be announced at the beginning of the semester.
Version: 1
Credits:
7.5 SP
Study level: Intermediate course, level II
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: AUTUMN 2024
Language of instruction: English
Location: Trondheim
- English
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Language and Literature
Examination
Examination arrangement: Home exam
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
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Autumn
ORD
Home exam
100/100
Release
2024-12-10Submission
2024-12-13
09:00
INSPERA
12:00 -
Room Building Number of candidates - Spring ORD Home exam 100/100 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"