Course - Texts, Culture, Context - ENG2502
ENG2502 - Texts, Culture, Context
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: Home examination
Grade: Letter grades
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home examination | 100/100 | 7 days | ||
| Home exam | 100/100 | 3 days |
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
Further on evaluation
About the assessment
The exam must be answered in English. The course is assessed by a written home examination (3 days), approximately 3000 words.
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.
No
Version: 1
Credits:
7.5 SP
Study level: Intermediate course, level II
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: SPRING 2025
Language of instruction: English
Location: Trondheim
- English Literature
- English
- English Cultural Studies
- English Literature
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Language and Literature
Examination
Examination arrangement: Home examination
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
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Autumn
ORD
Home examination
100/100
Release
2024-10-07Submission
2024-10-14
09:00
INSPERA
12:00 -
Room Building Number of candidates -
Spring
ORD
Home exam
100/100
Release
2025-05-13Submission
2025-05-16
09:00
INSPERA
12:00 -
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"