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 |
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
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 have passed this course
- are able to explain how cultural texts are formed by and influence specific 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 have 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
Lectures/seminars, discussions. Supervision. Students are required to use the course learning platform regularly.
Approved obligatory assignment is valid for 2 semesters (the semester in which the approval is given, plus the following semester).
Compulsory assignments
- Written work, approx. 2000 words/5 pages
Further on evaluation
The course is assessed by a written home examination (7 days), approx. 3000 words.
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.
No
Version: 1
Credits:
7.5 SP
Study level: Intermediate course, level II
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: SPRING 2023
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
2022-11-28Submission
2022-12-05
09:00
INSPERA
12:00 -
Room Building Number of candidates -
Spring
ORD
Home examination
100/100
Release
2023-06-02Submission
2023-06-10
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"